Mary Hodges

Mary Hodges

Attorney at Law

Saint Louis
Missouri
Licensed in
MO
St. Thomas University School of Law

"Excellent communication and execution as always"

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About
I've worked exclusively with startup companies and small business owners since opening my firm. I've handled multiple startup formations, website policies, contractor/consulting agreements, and much more. I also have experience representing a variety of larger companies.

As a business owner, I know, first hand, the common struggles and issues my clients face. I work closely with clients to create innovative solutions for their legal needs.

I pride myself on preparing plain English legal agreements that my clients can understand and establishing flat fee pricing so my clients can better plan and budget for their legal needs.
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Practice Areas

Main Areas of Focus
Business Formation & Structure
Business Formation & Structure
  • Advisory Agreement
  • Business Formation Consults
  • Business Licenses & Industry Regulations
  • Buyout Agreement
  • Bylaws
  • Corporate Dissolution
  • Corporate Formation
  • Corporate Restructure
  • Delaware Incorporation
  • Founders Agreement
  • Joint Venture Formation
  • LLC
  • Operating Agreement
  • Partnership Formation
  • Shareholder Agreement
  • Other Business Formation Matter
Commercial Contracts
Commercial Contracts
  • Affiliate Agreement
  • Business Consulting Agreement
  • Distribution Agreement
  • Licensing Agreement
  • Manufacturing Agreement
  • Marketing Agreement
  • Non-Disclosure Agreement (Commercial)
  • Privacy Policy
  • Profit Share Agreement
  • Release of Liability
  • SaaS Agreement
  • Sales Agreement
  • Service Agreement
  • Terms of Service
  • User Agreement
  • Other Commercial Contract Matter
Outside General Counsel
Outside General Counsel
  • Outside General Counsel
Other Practice Areas
Labor & Employment
Labor & Employment
  • Benefits & Compensation
  • Contractor Agreement
  • Employee Handbook
  • Employee Stock Option Plan
  • Employee Termination
  • Employment Agreement
  • Employment Policies & Procedures
  • Equity Compensation
  • Intellectual Property Assignment Agreement
  • Non-Compete Agreement
  • Non-Disclosure Agreement (Employment)
  • Severance Agreement

Client Reviews

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"Mary is incredibly knowledgeable and professional. She was efficient and delivered as promised while providing great insight."

Form Delaware Corporation
Posted on Sep 29, 2020
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"Working with Mary was an excellent experience. As my first experience on upcounsel, she has set a high bar for anyone else to follow. She was friendly, professional, and very prompt."

Review Contractor Agreement
Posted on Sep 17, 2020
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"Mary is an exceptional attorney. She has an eye for detail, is very thorough, and is willing to talk through detailed subject matter to make sure her client understands what is going on."

Consult on Outside General Counsel
Posted on Sep 1, 2020
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"Thanks Mary for your support!"

Review of LOI
Posted on Sep 1, 2020
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"Mary is fantastic, great counsel and quick turnarounds whenever we need her."

Outside Corporate Counsel
Posted on Sep 1, 2020
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"Great job as always!"

Board & Shareholder Consents
Posted on Aug 18, 2020
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Work History

The Hodges Law Firm, LLC

Sole-Owner

Oct 2014 - Present

The Hodges Law Firm, LLC focuses on representing startups and small business owners in business formation, general business transactions, and employment law compliance.
I work closely with clients to create and implement policies and procedures that foster business growth and a positive employment culture.

Oct 2014 - Present

Cara Stone LLP

Partner

Jan 2017 - Feb 2019

Mary joined Cara Stone, LLP so her clients could have access to a variety of exceptional legal services. Cara Stone is a lean, top-tier law firm dedicated to providing advice and expertise at the highest levels.

Our sophisticated corporate, securities, finance, litigation, IP, real estate, and commercial counsel has achieved extraordinary results for our clients.

Jan 2017 - Feb 2019

Cosgrove Law Group, LLC

Associate Attorney

Sep 2011 - Sep 2014

Securities Litigation, Government Enforcement Defense, Financial Compliance and Regulatory Affairs, Commercial Disputes, General Business Transactions

Sep 2011 - Sep 2014

The Green Law Firm, LLC

Associate Attorney

Oct 2010 - Jul 2011

Worked as a part-time associate while obtaining my LLM in taxation. The firm had a general practice with a focus on business transactions, family law, civil litigation, personal injury, criminal law

Oct 2010 - Jul 2011
Publications on UpCounsel
Form 8832: Everything You Need to Know
Article - 2016

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