Atty. Stuart J. "Stu" Vogelsmeier

Atty. Stuart J. "Stu" Vogelsmeier

Stuart J. Vogelsmeier is a business lawyer and represents health care providers, owner-operated businesses and individuals in Missouri, Illinois and throughout the Midwest.

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Profile Summary

About Stuart J. "Stu" Vogelsmeier at a glance

Stuart J. "Stu" Vogelsmeier is a business and health care attorney based in St. Louis, Missouri, practicing at Lashly & Baer PC. Educated at Washington University in St. Louis (J.D., 1988). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Health Care Law (2026). Serands clients in St. Louis, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Stuart J. Vogelsmeier is a business lawyer and represents health care providers, owner-operated businesses and individuals in Missouri, Illinois and throughout the Midwest
  • He practices health law and corporate law
  • Mr. Vogelsmeier has been involved in every phase of the life of business
  • This includes dealing with structuring businesses, buying and selling businesses, providing regulatory advice, negotiating contracts and leases, structuring joint ventures, as well as providing planning advice to business owners
  • Health care providers rely on his advice for operating issues such as Medicare compliance, the Stark law, fraud and abuse, group purchasing, joint ventures, tax-exemption compliance, reimbursement, telemedicine and ancillary services
  • He counsels health care providers and business owners on licensure, information systems, risk management, liability protection, zoning, and real estate matters
  • He also provides business succession planning and asset preservation advice to professionals, business owners and individuals
  • Stu earned his J.D. from Washington University School of Law where he was an Executive Editor of the Washington University Law Quarterly
  • He has also been selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® in the fields of Health Care Law, most recently in 2018

Practice Areas Explained

Stuart J. "Stu" Vogelsmeier's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Stuart J. "Stu" Vogelsmeier handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Stuart J. "Stu" Vogelsmeier is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Missouri →

Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

Stuart J. "Stu" Vogelsmeier is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care attorneys in Missouri →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Missouri

Practicing law in Missouri. Legal matters in Missouri are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in St. Louis are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Missouri state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Missouri brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Missouri courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Stuart J. "Stu" Vogelsmeier

Where is Stuart J. "Stu" Vogelsmeier's law office located?
Stuart J. "Stu" Vogelsmeier's law practice is located in St. Louis, Missouri. The firm is Lashly & Baer PC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Stuart J. "Stu" Vogelsmeier handle?
Stuart J. "Stu" Vogelsmeier focuses on business, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
Where did Stuart J. "Stu" Vogelsmeier go to law school?
Stuart J. "Stu" Vogelsmeier earned their education at (J.D., 1988).
How can I contact Stuart J. "Stu" Vogelsmeier for a consultation?
You can contact Stuart J. "Stu" Vogelsmeier directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Stuart J. "Stu" Vogelsmeier received?
Stuart J. "Stu" Vogelsmeier's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships); Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law; Best Lawyers in America — Health Care Law; Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:; Best Lawyers in America — Admiralty.

Education

J.D.
Washington University in St. Louis
- 1988

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Health Care Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Admiralty
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Maritime
- 2026

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