Transparent Pricing & Flat-Fee Services

Predictable Investments. No Surprise Invoices. Exceptional Legal Advocacy.

We believe that clear, predictable legal fees foster stronger attorney-client relationships.

We operate on a transparent, flat-fee basis for most estate planning, business formations, and routine contract drafting, so you know your exact investment before our work begins.

For ongoing business counsel and complex courtroom litigation, we provide upfront, structured pricing designed to keep you in total control of your legal budget.

Initial Strategy Session: $300 (45-minutes)

Your relationship with our firm begins with a diagnostic strategy session to evaluate your circumstances, assess legal risks, and build a tailored action plan.

The Strategy Credit: When you retain us for a flat-fee estate planning package, a custom business contract, or a monthly business retainer, we credit your entire $300 consultation fee directly toward your invoice or use it to waive your $500 onboarding fee.

*Strategy Sessions are diagnostic intake consultations, not an active working session for line-by-line contract redlining or document drafting.

Estate Planning Packages

Protect your family, preserve your assets, and ensure your wishes are honored with our comprehensive estate planning packages.

1. The Foundational Package (Simple Wills)

Best for: Young adults, empty nesters with straightforward assets, or couples without minor children.

Individual: $1,000 – $1,200
Married Couple: $1,500 – $2,000
Includes: Last Will and Testament, Durable General Power of Attorney (Financial), Advance Medical Directive (Healthcare POA & Living Will), HIPAA Release Form, and Final Remains Directive, plus one 45-minute consultation and one formal signing ceremony.

2. The Family Protection Package (Wills with Testamentary Trusts)

Best for: Parents of minor children who require a designated trustee to manage inheritances until children reach adulthood.

Individual: $1,500
Married Couple: $2,500 – $3,000
Includes: Last Will and Testament containing a Testamentary Trust for minors (naming Trustees and Guardians), Durable General Power of Attorney, Advance Medical Directive & HIPAA Release, Specialized Guardian Nomination documents, plus one 60-minute consultation and one formal signing ceremony.

3. The Legacy & Privacy Package (Revocable Living Trusts)

Best for: Homeowners, blended families, or high-net-worth clients seeking to bypass the public, costly Virginia probate process entirely.

Individual: $3,000 – $3,500
Married Couple: $4,000 – $5,000
Includes: Revocable Living Trust Agreement, Pour-Over Wills, Durable General Power of Attorney, Advance Medical Directive & HIPAA Release, Preparation of one (1) Deed to transfer the primary residence into the Trust (client responsible for recording fees), Comprehensive "Trust Funding" instructions, plus one Strategy Session, one draft review meeting, and one formal signing ceremony.

Estate Planning Add-Ons:

Transfer on Death (TOD) Deed: $450 (Client responsible for Circuit Court recording fees)
Simple Codicil (Amendment to existing Will): $500
Additional Real Estate Deeds (Transfer to Trust): $350 per property
Standalone Power of Attorney or Advance Directive: $350 each

  Business Law & Transactional Flat Rate Fees
  Predictable, flat-rate legal counsel for Virginia Business formations and Commercial Contracts
  We operate on a transparent flat-fee basis so you know your exact investment before work begins. 
 * Court and State/Local filing fees are billed directly to the client at cost.

    
          Service
          Flat Fee
          Scope Description
        
          Basic LLC Formation
          $1,500
          Single-member LLC setup: Articles of Organization, standard Operating Agreement, and federal EIN registration.
        
          Multi-Member LLC Formation
          $2,500
          Complex multi-owner setup: custom Operating Agreement with voting rights, capital calls, buyout triggers, and dispute mechanisms.
        
          Standard Client Service Agreement
          $800 – $1,500
          Tailored master terms of service, payment schedules, and liability limitation clauses to protect your company's cash flow.
        
          Independent Contractor Agreement
          $600 – $900
          Customized agreement for hiring subcontractors/freelancers while ensuring state and federal labor classification compliance.
        
           Standard Demand Letter
          Starting at $600
          Formal collection or breach-of-contract demand letter issued on firm letterhead for past-due accounts receivable.
        
          Complex Breach Demand Letter
          Starting at $1,000
          Formal collection or breach-of-contract demand letter issued on firm letterhead for past-due accounts receivable.
        
          Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA)
          Starting at $500
          Custom bilateral or unilateral confidentiality agreement to protect your proprietary business data and trade secrets.
        
          Virginia Mechanics' Lien Package
          $1,250 – $1,500
          Property title verification, Memorandum of Lien drafting, Circuit Court recording, and formal notice service on GC and Owner. (Recording fees billed at cost.)

1. Employment & HR Compliance Services

Proactive legal onboarding kits and employment handbooks designed to protect small businesses from DOL/VEC audits, wage disputes, and worker misclassification claims under Virginia law.

Service / Bundle	Flat Rate	Scope Description
W-2 Employee Onboarding Bundle	$1,200 – $1,500	Complete legal onboarding kit: Custom Offer Letter, W-2 Employment Agreement (At-Will, Confidentiality, IP Assignment), Employee Invention/IP Assignment Agreement, and Virginia Statutory Notice Checklist (I-9, W-4, Wage Payment Act guidance).
1099 Independent Contractor Bundle	$800 – $1,200	Compliant contractor onboarding kit: Custom Independent Contractor Agreement (defining Virginia worker classification factors), Non-Solicitation / Confidentiality Agreement, and W-9 / Invoicing Protocol sheet.
Employee Handbook Package	$1,500 – $2,500	Customized Employee Handbook tailored to Virginia labor laws (At-will notice, Virginia Values Act anti-discrimination, paid sick leave, overtime, remote work policies, social media/IT use, and drug policy) + Employee Acknowledgment Form.
Executive / Key Employee Agreement	$1,200 – $1,800	High-level employment agreement for key executives or revenue drivers: includes customized non-solicitation, non-disclosure, non-disparagement, severance terms, and clawback provisions.

2. Commercial Contracts & Client Agreements

Custom commercial drafting and lease risk assessments to protect your profit margins and limit business liability.

Service	Flat Rate	Scope Description
Master Services Agreement (MSA) + SOW	$1,500 – $1,800	A two-part commercial agreement for service providers, IT firms, and consultants. The MSA governs broad terms, payment guarantees, and liability limits, while modular Statements of Work (SOW) allow recurring project add-ons without renegotiating base terms.
Commercial Lease Review & Risk Memo	$800 – $1,500	Thorough legal review of a retail, office, or industrial lease (up to 25 pages). Includes an Attorney Risk Memo flagging personal guarantee traps, common area maintenance (CAM) overcharges, maintenance shifts, and renewal pitfalls. (Redlines/negotiations quoted separately).
Vendor / Supplier Master Contract	$900 – $1,750	Protective contract for purchasing goods or equipment: establishes strict delivery timelines, quality specifications, inspection windows, and warranty enforcement.

3. Digital, E-Commerce & Website Policies

Essential website and digital compliance packages to ensure your online presence satisfies state privacy regulations and limits online liability.

Service	Flat Rate	Scope Description
Website Compliance Bundle	$750 – $1,000	Complete digital legal kit: Custom Website Terms of Use, Privacy Policy (compliant with the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act - VCDPA), and Website Disclaimers / Limitations of Liability.
SaaS / Software Terms of Service	$1,500 – $2,500	Master Terms of Service, User Agreement, SLA (Service Level Agreement), and Privacy Policy for software, app, or recurring digital platform providers.

4. Corporate Governance & Restructuring

Maintain your corporate veil, update internal entity structures, and handle owner transitions with legally sound documentation.

Service	Flat Rate	Scope Description
Annual Corporate Governance & Minutes	$600 / year	Annual review of corporate standing, drafting of Annual Member/Manager Resolutions, annual meeting minutes, and filing coordination for the Virginia SCC annual report.
LLC Member Buyout / Ownership Transfer	$1,500 – $2,200	Comprehensive legal package for adding, removing, or buying out an LLC member: includes Membership Interest Purchase Agreement (MIPA), Departure Release, and Amended Operating Agreement.
Business Entity Conversion	$1,000 – $1,500	Full conversion setup (e.g., Sole Proprietorship to LLC or LLC to S-Corp structure): Articles of Restatement/Conversion with the Virginia SCC, new Operating Agreement, assignment of business assets/leases, and corporate resolutions.

5. High-Value Bundled Kits ("One-Stop Packages")

Combine essential services into a comprehensive kit to secure maximum legal protection for your business at a discounted bundled rate.

The "First Hire" Employer Kit: $2,500

Everything you need to legally protect your business when hiring your first employee or expansion team.

Custom Employee Handbook Package
W-2 Employee Onboarding Bundle
1 Executive / Key Employee Agreement

The Business Foundation Kit: $2,200

Saves $450 compared to a la carte pricing

The complete launch package for new business owners looking to establish impenetrable legal protection from day one.

Single-Member LLC Formation
Client Service Agreement (or MSA)
Website Legal Compliance Bundle
Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA)

Employer & Contractor Combo Kit: $2,000

Saves $350 compared to a la carte pricing

Designed for companies managing a blended workforce of W-2 employees and 1099 independent contractors.

W-2 Employee Onboarding Bundle
1099 Independent Contractor Bundle
Standalone Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA)

Transparent Pricing & Flat-Fee Services

Predictable Investments. No Surprise Invoices. Exceptional Legal Advocacy.

We believe that clear, predictable legal fees foster stronger attorney-client relationships.

We operate on a transparent, flat-fee basis for most estate planning, business formations, and routine contract drafting, so you know your exact investment before our work begins.

For ongoing business counsel and complex courtroom litigation, we provide upfront, structured pricing designed to keep you in total control of your legal budget.

Initial Strategy Session: $300 (45-minutes)

Your relationship with our firm begins with a diagnostic strategy session to evaluate your circumstances, assess legal risks, and build a tailored action plan.

The Strategy Credit: When you retain us for a flat-fee estate planning package, a custom business contract, or a monthly business retainer, we credit your entire $300 consultation fee directly toward your invoice or use it to waive your $500 onboarding fee.

*Strategy Sessions are diagnostic intake consultations, not an active working session for line-by-line contract redlining or document drafting.

Estate Planning Packages

Protect your family, preserve your assets, and ensure your wishes are honored with our comprehensive estate planning packages.

1. The Foundational Package (Simple Wills)

Best for: Young adults, empty nesters with straightforward assets, or couples without minor children.

Individual: $1,000 – $1,200

Married Couple: $1,500 – $2,000

Includes: Last Will and Testament, Durable General Power of Attorney (Financial), Advance Medical Directive (Healthcare POA & Living Will), HIPAA Release Form, and Final Remains Directive, plus one 45-minute consultation and one formal signing ceremony.

2. The Family Protection Package (Wills with Testamentary Trusts)

Best for: Parents of minor children who require a designated trustee to manage inheritances until children reach adulthood.

Individual: $1,500

Married Couple: $2,500 – $3,000

Includes: Last Will and Testament containing a Testamentary Trust for minors (naming Trustees and Guardians), Durable General Power of Attorney, Advance Medical Directive & HIPAA Release, Specialized Guardian Nomination documents, plus one 60-minute consultation and one formal signing ceremony.

3. The Legacy & Privacy Package (Revocable Living Trusts)

Best for: Homeowners, blended families, or high-net-worth clients seeking to bypass the public, costly Virginia probate process entirely.

Individual: $3,000 – $3,500

Married Couple: $4,000 – $5,000

Estate Planning Add-Ons:

Transfer on Death (TOD) Deed: $450 (Client responsible for Circuit Court recording fees)

Simple Codicil (Amendment to existing Will): $500

Additional Real Estate Deeds (Transfer to Trust): $350 per property

Standalone Power of Attorney or Advance Directive: $350 each

Business Law & Transactional Flat Rate Fees

Predictable, flat-rate legal counsel for Virginia Business formations and Commercial Contracts

We operate on a transparent flat-fee basis so you know your exact investment before work begins.

* Court and State/Local filing fees are billed directly to the client at cost.

1. Employment & HR Compliance Services

2. Commercial Contracts & Client Agreements

3. Digital, E-Commerce & Website Policies

4. Corporate Governance & Restructuring

5. High-Value Bundled Kits ("One-Stop Packages")

The "First Hire" Employer Kit: $2,500

Most Popular - Saves $500 compared to a la carte pricing

Everything you need to legally protect your business when hiring your first employee or expansion team.

Custom Employee Handbook Package

W-2 Employee Onboarding Bundle

1 Executive / Key Employee Agreement

The Business Foundation Kit: $2,200

Saves $450 compared to a la carte pricing

The complete launch package for new business owners looking to establish impenetrable legal protection from day one.

Single-Member LLC Formation

Client Service Agreement (or MSA)

Website Legal Compliance Bundle

Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA)

Employer & Contractor Combo Kit: $2,000

Saves $350 compared to a la carte pricing

Designed for companies managing a blended workforce of W-2 employees and 1099 independent contractors.

W-2 Employee Onboarding Bundle

1099 Independent Contractor Bundle

Standalone Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA)

Special Community Discounts

We are proud to support those who serve and strengthen our communities.

Virginia State Bar Compliance & Fee Disclosures

Registered Agent Disclaimer: The firm does not serve as a client’s Registered Agent, nor does the firm accept service of process on behalf of retainer clients.

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Your Family, Your Business, and Your Legacy.

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Our office is conveniently located in Henrico at

9609 Gayton Rd, Suite 200 Henrico, VA 23238

Office: (804) 533-3165

Fax: (804) 533-0149

Office Hours:Monday - Friday, 8 a.m.- 5 p.m.

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