Build Your Empire with Crystal Sapphire Legal

Whether you are starting a new business, purchasing capital, entering into a joint venture, purchasing an existing business, or performing any myriad of business activities, having Crystal Sapphire Legal by your side will make all the difference.  We will help you when contracts need to be drafted and reviewed, terms need to be negotiated,  filings must be made with the proper agencies, and signatures must be obtained and notarized. We are prepared to make sure your empire is built on a solid legal foundation.

Your real estate is typically one of your most valuable assets so you want transactions involving your real estate to run smoothly .  We will assist you, your family, and your business with land transfers, leases (commercial, hunting, agricultural, retail, and residential), and easements.

*At this time, we provide land transfer and easement services for properties in Missouri only. Leases are provided in both Missouri and Iowa.  

Empires are built to last for generations and we want to make sure yours does as well.  We are prepared to work with you on a plan to ensure the fruits of your labor are able to produce seeds for your heirs to plant.  We will provide you with basic estate planning documents plus a plan for your business and property interests.    

You want to one-stop shop for your business needs and we aim to provide that with our referral sources.  Through our own small business journey, we have worked with numerous professionals who we believe provide exemplary service.  We are always happy to work with your chosen professional in any field, but if you would like a starting point, we can connect you to our trusted partners.

At Crystal Sapphire Legal, we stay up-to-date on the law to provide you with the most suitable entity for your business. We work with your tax advisor and consult with your professional licensing agency, if necessary.

There are quite a few details and nuances about business formation that the secretary of state, free documents, and "legal" websites omit.  For example, did you know that the law in Missouri requires all LLCs to have an operating agreement? The Secretary of State website does not tell you this and many LLCs are operating without one.  To see all the things that could go wrong without one, click here.  We have experience creating the appropriate legal documents to account for the realities of unique business and family dynamics.

You have a shiny new legal business entity and you are busy raking in the dollars.  Do you have time to worry about your business no longer being able to operate because you missed filing a document with the state or federal government? We make it a priority to maintain calendars for our clients to ensure timely compliance with filing deadlines.

As your businesses grows, you will acquire valuable assets in the form of real estate, leases, equipment, furnishings, inventory, and goodwill.  It used to be that you could handle business transactions with a handshake. That works wonderfully until those who shook hands disagree as to what exactly they shook hands on.  We prepare protective contracts memorializing the handshake that--although we hope you never need to rely on them--are there when you need them.

All businesses, from retail to professional service to agriculture, have assets and standards of operation.  Real estate, furnishings, and equipment assets often times require leases. Inventory needs supplier agreements.  If your business has employees or contractors, agreements between your business and those individuals are necessary.  So much of the day-to-day operation of a business happens because of an underlying contract (and its small print) that most business owners do not have the time or interest in reading before signing. We have the expertise to prepare and review these agreements before (or after) you sign to allow you to make the appropriate business decisions. 

You worked hard to build your empire and have significant assets to show for it, including tangible and intangible assets and possibly real property.  Getting fair value for your business in a sale or merger requires negotiation and attention to detail.  We will give you the peace of mind that you are receiving the most advantageous result when you are ready to move on to your next (ad)venture. 

Sometimes family members want to continue the family business, and for better or worse, sometimes they do not.  We will give you options whether you are passing the torch or cashing in for your own retirement.  

While your are busy building your empire, inevitably issues will arise and you will want to seek legal advice. Our forthcoming subscription service provides you with your attorney on call.  Even without a subscription, we would love to be your attorney when the unexpected happens.  

As an entrepreneur, you will want to connect with experts in a number of areas to keep your business going.  Wouldn't it be wonderful if those individuals were also entrepreneurs who understand your mindset and motivations?  We think so.

• Death and taxes.  We do not provide tax advice or full-service estate planning, but can advise you of your options and provide referrals to our trusted CPAs and advanced estate planning professionals.    
• Location, location, location.  We can refer you to experienced real estate professionals for locating a physical site for your operations.
• Money, money, money, mo-ney. We can direct you to trusted financial advisors and lenders to secure your financial success. 
• Hear ye, hear ye.  We can assist you with finding the right marketing professional for your particular idea and protecting your business identity.  
• Image is everything.   We can refer you to experts in trademarks, copyrights, and patents who do the crucial work of protecting your image and business interests.  
• The best laid schemes of mice and men... We are happy to provide contact information for reliable insurance professionals.