Shands, Elbert, Gianoulakis & Giljum, LLP combines small firm responsiveness with large firm capability and clientele in our areas of practice. We focus on business litigation, labor and employment counseling and litigation, education law, and corporate, real estate, tax and estate planning. Our goal is to provide the highest level of legal services and advice to allow our clients to satisfy their needs and achieve their desired outcomes at a reasonable cost. Generally, one partner is responsible for achieving that goal with respect to each client matter. By successfully and efficiently handling complex and difficult matters with skill, imagination and professionalism, we have earned an excellent reputation with our clients, including Fortune 500 companies, major public and private corporations in the St. Louis area, public utilities, closely held businesses, public school districts and other governmental entities, private schools and universities, law and accounting firms, medical practices and individuals. We take pride in the caliber of our lawyers, who include members of the American College of Trial Lawyers, the American College of Tax Counsel, the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel, and the American Law Institute. The Firm has been recognized in Chambers USA, America's Leading Business Lawyers. The Firm, founded in the early 1970s by lawyers from major law firms, is centrally located in Downtown St. Louis. While we primarily practice in Missouri and Southern Illinois, we have represented clients in courts and before administrative agencies in many other states. Our attorneys also are committed to the community. In addition to pro bono legal services, lecturing on a wide variety of law topics and various Bar Association activities, many of our lawyers are involved in charitable, civic, arts, and educational organizations and activities.