For 50 years, Shands, Elbert, Gianoulakis & Giljum LLP has been recognized as a leader in the St. Louis legal community. The Firm has long prided itself on its ability to deliver large-firm capability and expertise with the responsiveness and economy of a small firm. Other law firms, including some of the largest and best known in St. Louis, frequently engage our lawyers to represent them when they have legal trouble, demonstrating our Firm's reputation for excellence.

The Firm maintains an active litigation, arbitration, and appellate practice throughout Missouri and southern Illinois, representing clients ranging from individuals and families to small businesses and professional firms to nationwide businesses and publicly traded companies. Our lawyers also advise and counsel clients on the whole gamut of legal issues, most notably business transactions, corporate governance, education, estate planning, family law, labor & employment, professional liability, real estate, and taxation.