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You're here because something you care about needs protection.
Maybe it's the people you love: your partner, your kids, your chosen family, the community you've built. Maybe it's the business you're pouring your heart into. Maybe it's the nonprofit that's trying to make your corner of the world better.
Whatever brings you here, you deserve legal guidance that actually sees all you—your life, your values, your vision—and helps you protect what matters most.
I work in three areas: estate planning, business law, and nonprofit law. Across all three, my approach is the same: clear explanations, no assumptions, and legal strategies that work in real life, not just on paper.
Estate Planning & Legacy Design
Estate planning is for anyone who wants to make sure their wishes are honored and the people they love are taken care of.
This might be you if:
- You don't have a will (or yours is outdated)
- You have kids and haven't named guardians
- Your family doesn't fit traditional templates (LGBTQ+ partnerships, chosen families, co-parenting, blended families)
- You need someone you trust to make decisions if you can't
- You want to support causes you believe in You're navigating a life transition (marriage, divorce, a new baby, aging parents)
What makes this different:
We start with a conversation about your people. You tell me about your family, your relationships, your wishes. I build a plan that protects what you've built. No explaining. No justifying. Just honest conversation about who matters to you.
Business Law & Organizational Strategy
Your business is more than a revenue stream. It's an expression of what you believe, how you want to work, and the impact you want to have. You need legal guidance that honors that.
This might be you if:
- You're launching and need to choose the right legal structure
- Your current structure doesn't align with how you actually operate
- You need contracts that protect you while staying true to your values
- You're growing and need governance that can scale
- You care about building something financially AND ethically stable
What makes this different:
I've run my own business. I know what it's like to balance mission and margin, to care about more than just profit.
I ask questions like: What kind of business do you actually want to run? How do you want to work? What matters beyond revenue?
Then we design legal structures that support that vision, whether you're building a solo practice, a values-driven company, or something entirely your own.
Nonprofit Formation, Governance & Compliance
Running a nonprofit means caring deeply about impact while navigating legal requirements. You need a lawyer who understands both the compliance stuff and why your work matters.
This might be you if:
- You're forming a new nonprofit and need 501(c)(3) status
- Your board governance needs strengthening
- You're navigating compliance requirements that feel like a second job
- You need bylaws, policies, or governance documents
- You're dealing with transition, such as leadership change, merger, growth
- You're a small nonprofit doing important work without a full legal team
What makes this different:
I've served on nonprofit boards. I understand the reality of balancing mission and compliance.
We talk about what you're trying to accomplish, then build governance that supports that work and keeps you compliant. Compliance and impact work together, not as competing priorities.
How I Approach All Of This Work
No matter which service you need, here's what you can expect:
- Plain language: I explain legal concepts before asking you to make decisions. I define terms like "per stirpes" or "fiduciary duty" when we use them. Clear explanations in words that actually make sense.
- Your story matters: I don't start with forms. I start with questions about your life, your values, your vision. Everything we build starts from here.
- Time to think: Legal decisions deserve reflection, not pressure. I build in time between conversations and decisions so you can process, ask questions, and feel confident in your choices.
- Clear pricing up front: I use flat-fee pricing whenever possible. You'll know what things cost before we start, and you can ask questions without watching a meter run.
- Designed for your reality: I ask, I listen, and I design solutions that fit your actual life: your family structure, your business model, your nonprofit's unique approach.
What This Costs
You deserve to know what things cost before you commit.
I provide most services on a flat-fee basis so you know the investment upfront. When hourly billing is a better fit, I'll explain why.
I also offer equity-informed pricing based on your circumstances. We can talk about what that means during your discovery call.
Ready To Talk?
Let's start with a complimentary discovery call.
We'll spend 20-30 minutes talking about what brings you here, what you're trying to protect or build, and whether working together makes sense. You can ask anything about process, pricing, whether your situation aligns with what I do, and beyond. I'll be honest and direct about whether this is the right fit.
No pressure. No sales pitch. Just clarity
Call me directly at 651-342-7890.