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Business Lawyers in Godfrey, IL: 2026 rankings

17 business lawyers ranked by LFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Highest LFR Score in Godfrey: Morgan & Morgan, LFR Score 58/100; 4.6★ from 1,946 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Open 24 hours (per Google): HKM Employment Attorneys LLP, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 17.

  3. 5

    Most-reviewed: A & L, Licker Law Firm, LLC, 365 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 17 ranked after Morgan & Morgan; ranked #5.

Rankings can't be bought. Lawyers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

17 Godfrey business lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 5 are open 24/7, 6 open Saturdays and 5 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 17 rated law firms.

Most of this list also appears on the Business lawyers in Upper Alton ranking. See Business lawyers in Upper Alton

Top 10 business lawyers in Godfrey at a glance

Ranked by our published LFR Score from public data, not by payment; a rank is not an endorsement or a prediction of results.

Top 10 business lawyers in Godfrey at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Morgan & Morgan584.6★ (1,946)St. Louis, 23 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Top score
2HKM Employment Attorneys LLP554.6★ (356)St. Louis, 22 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours
3Schleiffarth Law Firm LLC545.0★ (84)Clayton, 23 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
4Mark Goldenberg , Founder and Managing Partner545.0★ (3)Edwardsville, 16 mi away——
5A & L, Licker Law Firm, LLC544.9★ (365)Saint Charles, 22 mi awaySatMost reviews
6Sivia Law Edwardsville515.0★ (85)Edwardsville, 16 mi away——
7Opel Bash Group505.0★ (57)Edwardsville, 16 mi away——
8Farrell, Hamilton & Julian, P.C.495.0★ (6)Godfrey——
9TdD Estate Planning And Real Estate Attorneys495.0★ (7)Creve Coeur, 24 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
10Stock Legal, LLC484.7★ (82)St. Louis, 22 mi away——

All 17 business lawyers in Godfrey, in rank order

Ordered by LFR Score, a 0–100 score from nine published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

Ranked by our published LFR Score from public data, not by payment; a rank is not an endorsement or a prediction of results.

Scores below: based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  1. Ranked #1 in Godfrey

    #1 Morgan & Morgan

    Based in St. Louis, 23 mi away

    58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 1,946 Google reviews, the most in Godfrey.

    • 4.6★ from 1,946 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    200 N Broadway Ste 720, St. Louis, MO 63102
    View profile for Morgan & Morgan(314) 955-1030

  6. #6 Sivia Law Edwardsville

    Based in Edwardsville, 16 mi away

    51/100LFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 85 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 85 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    217 S Main St, Edwardsville, IL 62025
    View profile for Sivia Law Edwardsville(618) 659-4499

  7. #7 Opel Bash Group

    Based in Edwardsville, 16 mi away

    50/100LFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 57 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Legal services”.

    • 5.0★ from 57 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–4:30 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 9 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    517 St Louis St, Edwardsville, IL 62025
    View profile for Opel Bash Group(618) 307-5241

  10. Based in St. Louis, 22 mi away

    48/100LFR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 82 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.

    • 4.7★ from 82 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4512 W Pine Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63108
    View profile for Stock Legal, LLC(314) 297-0855

  11. Based in St. Louis, 20 mi away

    48/100LFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 2.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Legal services”.

    • 2.3★ from 6 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    5145 Terry Ave, St. Louis, MO 63115
    View profile for Paralegal for Hire: Pro Bono Services: Legal Services: I am not an attorney. I'm just a paralegal give out resources.(314) 252-0611

  13. #13 The Taormina Firm

    Based in Clayton, 23 mi away

    46/100LFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    230 S Bemiston Ave Ste 530, Clayton, MO 63105
    View profile for The Taormina Firm(314) 866-0775

How we ranked Godfrey business lawyers

We scored 17 Godfrey business lawyers on nine factors, weighted as shown. A law firm is ranked when its practice area is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A law firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 9, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Attorney advertising businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

LFR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Godfrey data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Bar status10%An active bar or law society record matched to a lawyer at the firm (not measured until a record source is loaded)Not yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed firm on the listMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly office hours, Saturday, Sunday, and phones answered 24/7Measured
Practice focus15%How clearly the firm practises this area (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%An office in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The firm has claimed its Law Firms Ranked profile (free and paid earn the same)Measured
Law Firms Ranked reviews10%Verified client reviews collected by Law Firms Ranked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

How to choose a business lawyer

  1. Check the lawyer’s status and any public discipline in the state bar or law society directory.
  2. Ask how many business law matters the lawyer handles each year, and who at the firm will do the work.
  3. Get the fee arrangement in writing: hourly, flat or contingency, and which costs are charged on top.
  4. Ask how and how often the firm will update you, and how fast it answers calls and emails.
  5. Read recent reviews for how the firm communicated and billed, not only for outcomes.
  6. Ask for a written estimate or flat fee for a defined piece of work before it starts.
  7. Meet more than one firm; many offer a short first consultation, sometimes free.

Questions to ask a business lawyer

  • How would you approach a matter like mine, and what are the realistic options?
  • How do you charge, and what will the total likely cost?
  • Who will be my main contact, and how quickly do you reply?
  • Which of my contracts most need a review?
  • Can you work on a flat fee or a monthly retainer?
  • Is there any conflict of interest that would stop you representing me?

Terms explained

Contingency fee
A fee that is a share of the money recovered, paid only if there is a recovery. Common in injury cases; not allowed for criminal defense or for securing a divorce.
Retainer
Money paid up front and held in a trust account, which the lawyer draws on as fees are earned.
Flat fee
One set price for a defined piece of work, such as a will or an uncontested matter.
Limited-scope representation
Paying a lawyer for part of a matter only, such as reviewing documents or coaching for one hearing (also called unbundled services).
Statute of limitations
The deadline to file a lawsuit or charge. It differs by state or province and by type of claim.
Good standing
A lawyer’s status as active and eligible to practise with a state bar or law society.
Law society
The body that licenses and disciplines lawyers in a Canadian province or territory.
Board certification
Recognition in a field of law by a state program or an organisation accredited for that purpose. Lawyers may only claim it when they hold it, naming the certifying body.
Attorney–client privilege
The rule that keeps confidential communications between a client and lawyer, made for legal advice, out of court.
Conflict check
The search a firm runs before taking a matter to make sure it does not represent someone on the other side.
Pro bono
Legal work done for free, usually for people who cannot afford a lawyer.
Legal aid
Publicly funded legal help for people with low incomes, through legal aid offices, public defenders or provincial legal aid plans.

Business lawyers in Godfrey: frequently asked questions

Which business lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Godfrey?

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked business lawyer in Godfrey, IL is Morgan & Morgan with an LFR Score of 58/100. It has 4.6★ from 1,946 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. HKM Employment Attorneys LLP (#2) and Schleiffarth Law Firm LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 17 business lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many business lawyers are there in Godfrey?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 17 business lawyers serving Godfrey, IL. 1 of them is based in Godfrey; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which business lawyers in Godfrey are open 24/7?

5 ranked business lawyers in Godfrey post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Morgan & Morgan (#1), HKM Employment Attorneys LLP (#2) and Schleiffarth Law Firm LLC (#3). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which business lawyers in Godfrey work on weekends?

6 of 17 ranked business lawyers post Saturday hours and 5 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Morgan & Morgan (#1), HKM Employment Attorneys LLP (#2) and Schleiffarth Law Firm LLC (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do Godfrey business lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 17 rated business lawyers in Godfrey is 5.0★, with a median of 17 reviews. Morgan & Morgan has the most, 1,946 reviews, and ranks #1. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does LawFirmsRanked rank business lawyers?

Each business lawyer gets a 0–100 LFR Score from nine published factors, led by reputation (25%), practice focus (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). A law firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only law firms with a confirmed practice area and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Do business lawyers outside Godfrey count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Godfrey city center, our service radius for business lawyers. Each listing shows where the law firm is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the LFR Score, so a nearby law firm gets a small edge.

Can business lawyers pay to rank higher on LawFirmsRanked?

No. The LFR Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured law firms may appear above the list, labelled Attorney advertising and showing their honest rank.

How do business lawyers in Godfrey, IL charge?

Business lawyers bill hourly for disputes and complex deals and often offer flat fees for company formation, standard contracts or a monthly general counsel arrangement. Lawyers using Clio billed an average of $400 an hour in this area (Clio Legal Trends data, October 2026; all areas $362). Ask for the fee arrangement in writing before you agree.

When should a small business talk to a lawyer?

Common points are choosing a business structure, partner or shareholder agreements, signing a lease or major contract, buying or selling a business, and when a dispute starts. This is general information, not legal advice.

How is this list of business lawyers in Godfrey, IL ranked?

By LFR Score only, from public data on reviews, practice focus, office location and hours. Firms labelled “Attorney advertising” paid for that placement; payment never changes a rank, and a rank is not an endorsement.

Does a lawyer need an office in Godfrey?

No, but the lawyer must be licensed in your state (or, for federal matters such as immigration, in some state). A local office makes meetings and court appearances easier, so proximity is one of our factors.

Update log for Godfrey

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 17 business lawyers serving Godfrey.

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