Fortis M. Lawder, Business Attorney in St Louis, Missouri

Fortis concentrates on business, estate planning, real estate, and securities. Each area below outlines the kind of case Fortis handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

• Business

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• Estate Planning

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• Real Estate

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• Securities

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Fortis's primary office is at One Memorial Drive, 10th Floor, Suite 1000, St. Louis, MO, 63102. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Fortis usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Fortis discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in business practice — ask which fits.

• How much does it cost to hire Fortis for a business case?

  Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Fortis walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

• Does Fortis offer a free consultation?

  Fortis charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Fortis's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Fortis's current terms during booking.

• How long do business cases in Missouri typically take?

  Simple business matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Fortis gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

• Can Fortis take my case if I'm outside St Louis?

  Fortis is licensed in Missouri. Matters governed by Missouri law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Fortis will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

• What should I bring to my first meeting with Fortis?

  Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Fortis will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

• Is Fortis accepting new business clients right now?

  Fortis's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.