Credentials
Education
- Saint Louis University – J.D. 1982
- Northern Illinois University – B.S. in Accounting 1979
Certifications
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Legal Services
- Business Law
- Taxation
- Real Estate Law
- Estate Planning
- Corporate Reorganizations
- Partnerships
- Limited Liability Companies
- Probate
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Buy-Sell Arrangements
- Tax Audits/Appeals
- S-Corporation Issues
- Commercial Loan Transactions
- Tax Planning/Litigation
Bar Admissions
- Illinois
- Missouri
Court Admissions
- United States Tax Court
Mark J. Stegman
Bio
Mark J. Stegman is a shareholder with Mathis, Marifian & Richter, Ltd. who concentrates his practice in business law, taxation, real estate law, and estate planning. Mark has more than 40 years’ experience providing general counsel to closely-held businesses and their owners. His work is focused on a variety of corporate transactions, including corporate reorganizations, mergers and acquisitions, stock redemptions, succession planning and buy-sell arrangements. He also has substantial experience handling federal and state tax audits and appeals, as well as commercial loan transactions.
Mark represents a wide range of clients, including retailers, wholesalers, automobile dealerships, bankers, manufacturers, distributors and other business clientele. Before joining MM&R in 1996, Mark spent 13 years with two large law firms located in the St. Louis area. As a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), he also spent three years with a large accounting firm in St. Louis. Mark’s experience, along with his background as a CPA, has provided him with an unusual depth and breadth of experience in solving strategic and operational problems for clients.
Professional Affiliations
Mark is currently a member of the Illinois State Bar Association and The Missouri Bar. In 2018, Mark was Peer Rated for Highest Level of Professional Excellence by Martindale-Hubbell for his high ethical standing.
Community Involvement
Mark has many civic involvements in the community. These include serving on the Board of Directors for Memorial Hospital in Belleville, YMCA of Southwest Illinois and Hospice of Southern Illinois.