Gaetana Franklin Smith, Business Attorney in St Louis, Missouri

Gaetana concentrates on business, entertainment, general, litigation, and personal injury. Each area below outlines the kind of case Gaetana handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

• Business

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• Entertainment

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• General

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• Litigation

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• Personal Injury

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• Product Liability

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• Criminal Defense

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Gaetana's primary office is at 190 Carondelet Plaza, Suite 600, St. Louis, MO, 63105-3441. 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 Gaetana usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Gaetana 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 Gaetana for a business case?

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

• Does Gaetana offer a free consultation?

  Gaetana charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Gaetana's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Gaetana'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. Gaetana gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

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

  Gaetana 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 — Gaetana 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 Gaetana?

  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. Gaetana will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

• Is Gaetana accepting new business clients right now?

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