Business & Corporate Law

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Legal Strategy that
Moves You Forward

Running a business means making critical decisions every day, from structuring major agreements and managing risk to handling disputes and planning for the future. Our business advisory team provides strategic legal counsel tailored to the unique challenges businesses face.

At Danna McKitrick, we provide businesses of all sizes with strategic legal counsel, helping them navigate the complex and ever-changing legal landscape. From entity formation and contracts to employment policies and risk management, our business & corporate attorneys offer practical, forward-thinking solutions that keep your business protected and on track for growth.

"No matter the size of your company or the industry you’re in, our team is ready to partner with you to protect your interests, support your growth, and ensure your long-term success."

Legal challenges don’t exist in a vacuum — they impact everything from your bottom line to your ability to scale and adapt. That’s why our cross-disciplinary team collaborates across practice areas, giving businesses the benefit of comprehensive legal support in everything from employment law to cybersecurity and intellectual property protection. Whether you’re resolving disputes, structuring a franchise, or managing tax obligations, our attorneys bring decades of experience to help you make the best possible decisions for your business.

Our firm’s business advisory team is at the core of what we do, offering legal guidance that is practical, proactive, and tailored to your needs. We help businesses anticipate challenges before they arise, structure agreements that limit risk, and ensure compliance with complex regulations. No matter the size of your company or the industry you’re in, our team is ready to partner with you to protect your interests, support your growth, and ensure your long-term success.

With expertise in business formation, contracts, compliance, dispute resolution, and risk management across a wide range of industries, Danna McKitrick provides the comprehensive legal support your business needs to thrive. Below are just a few of the key areas where we help businesses stay protected and move forward with confidence.

"We’ve built a firm where businesses get more than just legal advice... they get trusted partners who understand their challenges, anticipate their needs, and work tirelessly to protect their interests."

Katherine M. Flett

Principal, Danna McKitrick, P.C.

Banks & Financial Institutions

Financial institutions operate in a highly regulated environment where compliance, risk management, and sound legal strategy are essential. Our attorneys provide trusted legal counsel to banks, lenders, and financial service providers, helping them navigate loan structuring, regulatory compliance, risk mitigation, and dispute resolution.

Whether you’re handling commercial lending transactions, creditor rights issues, or regulatory audits, we ensure your institution is protected and positioned for long-term success.

Bankruptcy & Creditors' Rights

Businesses facing financial difficulties need strong legal guidance to explore restructuring, debt recovery, and bankruptcy protections. Creditors must also act quickly to recover debts and protect their rights in bankruptcy proceedings.

Our team represents creditors in bankruptcy cases, debt recovery efforts, and restructuring negotiations, ensuring their rights are protected while working toward practical financial solutions. Whether you’re a business considering restructuring or a creditor seeking to enforce your claims, we provide clear, strategic legal solutions.

Business Advisory

Every business faces legal challenges, whether it’s structuring agreements, managing liabilities, or navigating industry regulations. Without proactive legal planning, small issues can quickly become costly problems.

Our business advisory attorneys help companies structure deals, draft strong contracts, and ensure compliance with state and federal regulations. We work with businesses at every stage, from startup formation to succession planning, to help them anticipate risks before they arise. Whether you need help with corporate governance, tax strategy, or regulatory compliance, our legal team provides strategic guidance to keep your business protected and positioned for growth.

Business Litigation

When disputes escalate, you need a legal team that knows how to win in court. Our litigation attorneys represent businesses, professionals, and individuals in high-stakes cases, ensuring strong, strategic representation of our clients in complex lawsuits.

We handle contract disputes, business litigation, employment claims, fiduciary matters, intellectual property disputes, real estate conflicts, and more. From pre-litigation strategy to trial and appeal, our attorneys provide relentless advocacy to protect your business, reputation, and financial interests.

Cybersecurity & Data Protection

In today’s digital world, cyber threats aren’t just a possibility — for unprepared businesses, they’re increasingly an inevitability. Data breaches, ransomware attacks, and security vulnerabilities can expose sensitive information, disrupt operations, and create costly legal consequences. Whether you’re a business handling customer data, a healthcare provider managing confidential records, or an organization navigating compliance regulations, cybersecurity must be a top priority.

We help businesses proactively strengthen their cybersecurity frameworks and respond swiftly to security incidents. Our attorneys provide compliance guidance, risk assessments, data breach response strategies, and regulatory defense to ensure your company is protected.

Employment Law

Your employees are one of your greatest assets, but managing a workforce also comes with complex legal responsibilities. Our employment law attorneys help businesses navigate hiring practices, workplace policies, wage and hour laws, and compliance with state and federal regulations.

We also assist in handling discrimination claims, wrongful termination disputes, and non-compete agreements, ensuring your business remains compliant while protecting your interests.

Franchise Law

Thinking about buying a franchise? Wondering what’s in a franchise agreement or how to protect your investment? Franchise agreements outline everything from fees and operational requirements to renewal and termination rights, but many franchisees don’t realize how restrictive or complex these contracts can be until they run into problems.

Our attorneys help franchise owners negotiate agreements before signing, help handle disputes with franchisors, navigate compliance issues, and ensure franchisees understand their rights and obligations.

Insurance Law

Insurance policies are critical for protecting businesses, but many policyholders don’t fully understand their coverage or how to handle claim denials. When disputes arise, businesses need strong legal advocacy to ensure their insurer upholds its obligations.

We assist businesses and policyholders in evaluating coverage, resolving claim disputes, and ensuring compliance with policy terms. Whether it’s commercial property insurance, liability coverage, or workers’ compensation, we help businesses protect themselves from financial risk and unexpected liabilities.

Intellectual Property Protection

Your intellectual property is one of your most valuable assets — but without proper protection, it’s also one of the most vulnerable. Whether it’s a trademark, copyright, trade secret, or patent, securing your intellectual property ensures that your brand, creative works, and competitive edge remain exclusively yours. Without legal safeguards, businesses risk unauthorized use, infringement disputes, and financial losses that can impact long-term success.

Real Estate

Buying, selling, leasing, or developing real estate comes with legal complexities that require skilled guidance. Our real estate attorneys help businesses, developers, lenders, and investors navigate property transactions, contract negotiations, land use and zoning issues, and real estate litigation.

Whether you’re securing a deal, resolving a dispute, or managing commercial property, we provide strategic legal solutions that protect your interests and maximize your investment.

Tax & Accounting

Are you paying more in taxes than you should? Is your business structured in the most tax-efficient way? Taxes affect every aspect of business operations, from corporate structuring to everyday financial decisions. Without the right legal strategy, businesses can face unnecessary tax liabilities or miss out on valuable financial opportunities.

Our tax attorneys help businesses navigate federal and state tax laws, structure transactions efficiently, and ensure compliance. We work with companies to develop tax strategies that minimize risk, optimize financial planning, and support long-term growth.

Workers' Compensation Defense

Managing workers’ compensation claims requires a proactive legal approach, as even valid claims can become costly and time-consuming for employers and insurers. Without strong legal defense, businesses risk increased premiums, fraudulent claims, and compliance penalties.

Our attorneys represent employers, insurers, and third-party administrators in workers’ compensation claims, providing litigation defense, compliance guidance, and risk management strategies. We help businesses navigate the complexities of Missouri and Illinois workers’ compensation laws, ensuring they handle claims effectively while protecting their financial stability.