You'll see who would handle it, what to do this week, what to bring, and how the fee works.
Family law · Rebecca Mills
Divorce, custody & support
Divorce, child custody, alimony, adoption, and prenuptial agreements. Compassionate guidance through life's most personal matters.
This week
- Keep the kids' routine the same as it is now
- Don't move money between accounts
- Write down dates: separation, big purchases, moves
- Keep posts about your ex off social media
Bring to the first meeting
- Last two years of tax returns
- Recent pay stubs for both of you, if you have them
- Mortgage, loan and account statements
- Any papers you've been served
Criminal defense · Daniel Carter
Criminal charges & DUI
DUI, drug charges, assault, theft, and federal crimes. Protecting your rights and your future when the stakes are highest.
Right now
- You can stay silent. Use that right politely
- Don't discuss the case by phone or text from jail
- Write down everything you remember, for us only
- Note your court date and bond conditions
Bring to the first meeting
- Ticket, warrant or bond paperwork
- Any license suspension notice
- Names of witnesses
- A list of questions. Nothing is too small
After a DUI arrest, the window to challenge a license suspension is short. Call before the first court date if you can.
Personal injury · Daniel Carter
Car crashes, falls & injuries
Car accidents, slip and fall, medical malpractice, and wrongful death. We fight to get you the compensation you deserve.
This week
- Get checked by a doctor, even if you feel fine
- Photograph injuries, vehicles and the scene
- Don't give a recorded statement to the other insurer
- Keep every bill and receipt in one folder
Bring to the first meeting
- Police or incident report number
- Your insurance card and the other driver's details
- Names of doctors and clinics you've seen
- Photos and any letters from insurers
Injury claims have filing deadlines, and some are much shorter than people expect. We check yours at the first meeting.
Business law · Rebecca Mills
Contracts & business disputes
LLC formation, contracts, disputes, and compliance. Helping small businesses handle legal challenges with confidence.
This week
- Save every email, text and contract version
- Don't sign a settlement or release yet
- Keep paying what isn't in dispute
- Write a short timeline: who, what, when
Bring to the first meeting
- The contract and any amendments
- Invoices and payment records
- Letters from the other side or their lawyer
- What a good outcome looks like to you
Estate planning · Rebecca Mills
Wills, trusts & probate
Wills, trusts, power of attorney, and probate. Securing your legacy and your family's peace of mind.
This week
- Find the original will, not a copy
- Order several certified death certificates
- Don't sell or give away property yet
- Keep paying the house insurance and utilities
Bring to the first meeting
- The will and any trust papers
- Deeds, account and life insurance statements
- A list of family members and addresses
- For your own will: who you'd name, and for what
Real estate law · Rebecca Mills
Closings, titles & leases
Closings, title disputes, landlord-tenant issues, and zoning. Smooth transactions from contract to keys.
This week
- Don't sign anything with a deadline before we read it
- Note every date in the contract: inspection, financing, closing
- Keep texts and emails with the other side
- In a rental dispute, keep rent records and photos
Bring to the first meeting
- The purchase contract or lease
- Deed or title commitment
- HOA documents, if any
- Any notices you've received