Honest odds
We tell you where you stand, risks included. We never promise a result.
Family, estate and property law
Wills, divorce and home sales, explained plainly.
A small firm on Calder Street. You deal with the lawyer handling your matter from the first call, and you get a written fee estimate before any work begins.
Areas of practice
A few areas of law, known well
We keep our practice narrow on purpose. If your matter falls outside it, we will say so on the first call and suggest someone who can help.
- From $450
Wills and trusts
Wills, living trusts and guardianship choices for your children, written in language you can follow.
Probate and estates
Practical help for executors, from the first court filing to the final distribution.
Divorce and separation
Advice on property, support and next steps, whether you are negotiating or headed to court.
Custody and parenting plans
Schedules and agreements built around your children's school weeks and holidays.
- Flat fee $850
Buying or selling a home
Contract review, title questions and the closing itself, for buyers and sellers.
- From $225
Powers of attorney
Financial and healthcare documents, so someone you trust can act for you if it is ever needed.
Fees shown are starting points. Every matter gets a written estimate before we begin.
How we work
Straight answers, from the first call
Legal problems tend to arrive at hard moments: a death in the family, a marriage ending, the biggest purchase of your life. We keep the process as calm and predictable as we can.
That means explaining your options in plain English, putting fees in writing and telling you honestly when a fight is not worth what it would cost.
Fees in writing
A written estimate before we start, and itemized bills you can actually read.
Calls returned
Replies within one business day, and updates before you have to ask for them.
Getting started
Three steps to a clear plan
- 1
Call or write to us
Tell us briefly what is happening. We will say on that first call whether we are the right firm for it.
- 2
Meet for a consultation
An hour in the office or by video to go through the facts, your options and the likely costs.
- 3
Get it in writing
If you go ahead, you receive an engagement letter setting out the scope, the fee and the next steps.
Before you call
Is the first conversation free?
Yes, the first call is free. A full one-hour consultation is $150, and it comes off your bill if you hire us.
Can you tell me whether I will win?
No honest lawyer can promise an outcome. We will explain your realistic options, the risks of each and what we would do in your position.
How are your fees structured?
Wills, powers of attorney and home closings are flat fees. Other matters are billed hourly, with a written estimate up front and a call before we go over it.
Can we meet outside office hours?
Yes. We hold evening appointments on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and most meetings can happen by video.
Contact the office
Write to us
A few lines is plenty. A lawyer reads every message and replies within one business day. Please do not send documents until we have spoken.
(555) 010-1402