Kevin J. Richter

Kevin J. Richter is a founding shareholder at Mathis, Marifian & Richter, Ltd. in Belleville, Illinois. He focuses his practice on business law, employment law, estate planning, elder law, probate, employee benefits, taxation, real estate law, and commercial matters. Richter represents business owners, corporations, and individuals in matters involving employment contracts, retirement plan benefits, ERISA litigation, tax representation, contract law, and estate planning.

Richter earned his J.D. from Saint Louis University in 1983 and his B.S. in Finance and Accounting from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville in 1980. He is also a Certified Public Accountant. His education and accounting background provide a strong foundation for handling legal matters involving financial issues, tax concerns, business operations, employee benefits, and estate planning. This training supports his ability to evaluate complex transactions and advise clients with practical judgment.

Richter has represented clients since 1984 in a wide range of personal and business transactions. His work includes business sales and acquisitions, covenants not to compete, distribution agreements, operating agreements, franchise agreements, buy-sell agreements, shareholder agreements, and entity selection. He has worked with manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, physician groups, clinics, service entities, law firms, school districts, governmental entities, and businesses operating at local, regional, national, and international levels.

Kevin J. Richter is admitted to practice in Illinois and Missouri and before several federal courts, including the United States Tax Court. He has represented clients before the IRS, the U.S. Department of Labor, the EEOC, the Illinois Department of Revenue, and the Illinois Department of Human Rights. He is active in bar, tax, business, and CPA organizations, has contributed to legal publications, and has lectured throughout the area. Through business insight, employment law experience, and community involvement, Richter provides practical counsel for complex legal needs.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founding Shareholder, Mathis, Marifian & Richter, Ltd.
• Member, Illinois State Bar Association
• Member, The Missouri Bar
• Member, St. Clair County Bar Association
• Member, American Bar Association

Licensed State

• Illinois
• Missouri

Education

• Saint Louis University
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
  Bachelor of Science (BS)

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