Before your first meeting
A short list of things to gather.
Read the short guide
Bring any papers with a deadline, the names of everyone involved, and your three most pressing questions. We will tell you if more information is needed.
Plain words.
Plain-language legal help for families and businesses in South Arkansas.
We help you find
your next step.
Clear advice for families and businesses in South Arkansas.
El Dorado, Arkansas. On the square since 2002.
What brings you here?
Start with your question. We’ll explain the next step.
estateMy parent died. What now?
Probate & estates
We help you find the papers, understand the estate and decide what needs to happen next.
Bring the will, if there is one, and any court papers. We identify the property and debts, explain whether a court process is needed, and guide you through notices, filings and distributions.
- Gather the will and account information.
- Meet with us to understand the options.
- We agree on the work and fees before filing.
familyWe’re getting divorced.
Family law
You do not have to have everything figured out before you call.
We talk about children, property, debts and your immediate concerns. We explain negotiation, temporary arrangements and court proceedings. Your situation determines the path.
- Tell us about any hearing dates.
- Bring financial and court papers.
- Make a practical plan for the next few weeks.
criminalI’ve been arrested.
Criminal defense
Start with the charge and the next court date.
We review the charge, available records and upcoming hearings. We explain your choices and representation costs before you hire us. If a deadline is close, call rather than using the form.
- Keep all release and charging papers.
- Call with your next court date.
- We check conflicts and discuss representation.
injuryI was hurt in a wreck.
Personal injury
We help you understand the paperwork while you focus on getting better.
We review the incident, medical records and insurance information, explain the options and discuss whether we can help. We do not promise a recovery.
- Save photos, reports and insurance letters.
- Keep a record of treatment.
- Talk with us about the claim and fee agreement.
Your first meeting.
No guessing.
$75 for 30 minutes. A chance to understand your options, without committing to hire us.
Arrange your first meetingCall us
Tell Lena or Micah your name, the type of matter and any court date. No detailed story yet.
A quick conflict check
We check names to make sure we can talk with you. This happens before you share private details.
Thirty minutes together
Meet Sarah or David in the office or by phone. The consultation is $75; the first injury review is free.
Bring what you have
Court papers, a will, a contract or insurance letters. A short list of questions is enough to start.
The fee, in writing
If you want us to act, we set out the work, the fee and who is responsible. You decide whether to proceed.
Across the square.
On your side.
Sarah opened the office here in 2002. David joined five years later. We still walk to the courthouse, know our neighbors and make time to explain the papers on the table.
Meet the people behind the namesA little clarity, before you call.
After a loss, start here
You do not have to sort an estate in a day.
Read the short guide
Keep important documents together. Look for a will and any court notices, and make a list of accounts and property. Ask for individual advice before distributing assets or signing for debts.
Understanding a fee agreement
What you should be able to find in writing.
Read the short guide
Look for the work covered, who will do it, how fees and expenses are calculated, when payments are due and how the agreement ends. Ask about any words you do not understand.