Krause Law LLC is a distinguished business law firm and consultancy based in Kansas City, specializing in corporate, securities, and entrepreneurial law. With over four decades of experience since its founding attorney was first licensed in 1983, the firm stands out for its deep expertise in high-growth ventures, international transactions, and a client-focused approach that prioritizes accessibility and personalized service.
Led by Philip N. Krause, the practice emphasizes solutions-based counsel tailored to entrepreneurs, investors, and established businesses navigating complex growth strategies and transactions. The firm’s approach integrates extensive experience with innovative service delivery, offering strategic guidance through every stage of a business’s lifecycle—from formation and financing to exit. It particularly serves innovators, startups, venture capital investors, and companies requiring trusted outside general counsel, with a strong emphasis on technology-driven and life sciences sectors.
Services Offered
- Business Law
- Corporate Law
- Securities Law
- Mediation Service
- Consulting
- Business Formation and Organization
- Intellectual Property Acquisition, Protection, and Licensing
- Financing Transactions (Debt, Equity, Strategic Partnerships)
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Exit Transactions (IPO, Stock and Asset Sales)
- Investor Representation and Due Diligence
- Board of Directors and Special Committee Representation
- Commercial Real Estate Transactions
- Private Placements and Public Offerings
- Deal Negotiation and Structure
- General Counsel Services
- Entrepreneur and Startup Advisory
- Venture Capital and Angel Investment Guidance
Krause Law serves clients primarily in the Kansas City region and across the United States, with additional experience handling transactions in Europe, Asia, Africa, and Australia. The firm is licensed in Missouri and admitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court. Philip Krause is also an Adjunct Professor of Law at UMKC School of Law and an Entrepreneur-In-Residence at the UMKC Regnier Institute, contributing to education and mentorship in entrepreneurship and legal innovation.
