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MARYLAND & WASHINGTON, D.C.

Practical Legal Guidance for Real Life.

For individuals and families, estate planning that provides control over medical decisions, finances, and legacy.

 

For business owners and founders, strategic fractional counsel that guides company growth.

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A complimentary 20-minute call. No pressure. Just a conversation.

SERVICES

Counsel for life and business.

Estate Planning

Wills, trusts, healthcare documents, and practical planning for the people you love.

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Fractional General Counel

Outside general counsel and strategic legal advice.

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PLANNING STARTS WITH YOUR LIFE

Planning is for people
with real lives.

Estate planning is for everyone. You do not need to be rich. A good plan lets you pick trusted decision-makers. It protects your family and gives you peace of mind.

Single adults

Choose people you trust to make health and financial decisions for you, if you cannot.

Parents

Protect your kids. Name guardians and plan for their future care.

Homeowners

Keep your home safe. Decide who gets your property without hassle.

Business owners

Protect your business. Plan for smooth operations and future ownership..

THOUGHTFUL GUIDANCE. CLEAR NEXT STEPS.

A process that respects your time.

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Start with a Conversation

Book a free 20-minute call. Get answers to your initial questions and learn how the estate planning process works.

02

Decide & Design

Fee agreements come in writing. You approve a plan summary before document drafting starts.

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Review, Sign & Check In

Signing comes with step-by-step guidance. Each plan includes a 180-day review and a first-year check-in.

ESTATE PLANNING OPTIONS

Clear entry points.
Room to customize.

01 · ESSENTIAL DECISIONS

Life & Healthcare Plan

Name trusted decision makers for unexpected situations. Put financial powers of attorney and advance healthcare directives in place. Ensure medical choices stay in trusted hands if health issues arise.

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02 · WILLS & FAMILY

Essential Estate Plan

Protect family members with a complete will-based plan. Name legal guardians for minor children. Provide clear directions for real estate and personal property transfers.

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03 · TRUST-CENTERED PLANNING

Comprehensive Trust Plan

Keep financial choices private and protect property with minimal court involvement. Create a flexible trust to manage money, care for family, or support special needs. Set clear rules for who receives property and when.

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SELECTED BUSINESS ENGAGEMENTS

Fractional General Counsel.

Fractional general counsel when there is a strong mutual fit.

Practical guidance grounded in legal experience and the realities of running a business.

FRACTIONAL GENERAL COUNSEL OPTIONS

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01 · FOCUSED SUPPORT

Foundation

Get practical advice on contracts, employee matters, and everyday business decisions. Address recurring needs without hiring a full-time lawyer. Use 10 hours each month to weigh options, resolve issues, and keep selected matters moving.

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02 · ONGOING INVOLVEMENT

Momentum

Keep pace with a steady flow of contracts, workplace issues, and operating changes. Work with counsel who knows your business and stays involved as matters develop. Use 20 hours each month for regular advice, negotiations, and follow-through.

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03 · STRATEGIC INVOLVEMENT

Integrated

Bring experienced counsel into leadership discussions and decisions that affect the whole business. Connect advice with the people, costs, and work involved. Use 30 hours each month for closer involvement in key matters, planning, and execution.

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OUR MISSION & APPROACH

Real-World Perspective. Smart Decisions.

Legal advice should work in the real world. Our approach draws on over 20 years of legal and business experience. That includes seeing and living through the results of legal decisions. Plain language replaces legal jargon so families and business owners can understand their choices and move forward with confidence.

Practical advice

plain-language guidance

20+ years

legal and business experience

YOU DON'T NEED EVERY ANSWER TO BEGIN

A conversation is a good place to start.

Schedule a free 20-minute call. Discuss your legal needs and see if we are the right fit.

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