Questions, answered straight.
The ones people actually call to ask — pricing, process, and what it really looks like to work with a firm like ours.
How does flat-fee pricing actually work?
Before you engage us, you'll get a written quote for the full piece of work — not an estimate, not a "starting at" number. That fee includes drafting, revisions, the signing meeting, and recording or filing where applicable. If something genuinely outside the scope comes up (say, a contested probate caveat instead of a simple will), we'll tell you before we do any of it.
Why are you licensed in both Georgia and South Carolina?
Because the CSRA straddles the state line and your family's affairs usually do too. A property in North Augusta, a business registered in Augusta, a parent moving across the river — these don't have to be handled by two separate firms. We're admitted to practice in both states, which means one engagement, one fee, one attorney who knows both sides of the bridge.
How quickly will I hear back from you?
Same business day. Every client gets your attorney's cell number at intake — not a paralegal, not a receptionist, not a general inbox. If we're in a hearing or signing meeting when you call, we'll text you back within the hour with a real time we can talk.
I've been putting off estate planning for years. Is this going to be a long process?
For most families, no — a will, durable powers of attorney, and an advance directive take one intake call, one drafting cycle, and one signing meeting. Two to three weeks, start to finish. A trust adds a step. We tell you the realistic timeline at the first call so you can plan around it.
Do you handle contested litigation?
Selectively. We take contested divorce, custody, and business disputes where we believe we can deliver a clearly better outcome than the alternative. Litigation can't be flat-fee priced honestly, so for these matters we scope the engagement in writing, cap the retainer, and update you on burn before every billing cycle.
What if I'm not sure which service I need?
Call us anyway. The free intake call is exactly for this — fifteen minutes on the phone is usually enough for us to tell you whether you need an estate plan, an LLC, a contract review, or simply a conversation with your accountant first. We'd rather send you to the right professional than sell you the wrong product.