Practice Areas
Practical Counsel for
Personal & Business Matters
Choose the area that fits your question. Every matter, large or small, is handled personally by Eleanor Calder, with fees agreed in writing before work begins.
Business & Employment
Company formation, contracts, offer letters and severance, for owners and employees alike.
Company formation and operating agreements
Contract drafting and review
Offer letters, non-competes and severance
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Real Estate
Residential closings, leases and title questions, handled on fixed fees you know in advance.
Residential purchase and sale closings
Residential and commercial leases
Title and boundary questions
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Wills, Trusts & Estates
Wills, trusts, powers of attorney and probate guidance for families planning ahead.
Wills and revocable living trusts
Powers of attorney and health proxies
Probate and estate administration
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Family Law
Prenuptial agreements, uncontested divorce, custody and support, handled with discretion.
Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements
Uncontested divorce
Custody, support and modifications
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Civil Disputes
Demand letters, negotiation, mediation and, when a dispute cannot be settled, litigation.
Demand letters and negotiation
Mediation and settlement
Litigation in state and federal court
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How It Works
A Clear Path From
First Call to Resolution
No legal jargon and no surprises. You always know what happens next, what it costs and how long it should take.
01
Free · 20 minutes
Introductory Call
Tell me what’s happening. I’ll tell you honestly whether I can help and what your options look like.
02
Week 1
Strategy & Engagement
We agree on a plan, a timeline and a fee in a written engagement letter before any work begins.
03
Ongoing
Drafting & Negotiation
Documents drafted, reviewed and negotiated, with a plain-English update at every step.
04
Until it’s done
Resolution & Follow-Through
Signed, filed or settled, with a clear summary of what was agreed and what to keep on file.
Fees
Transparent Fees,
Agreed Up Front
Most transactional work is billed at a flat fee. Disputes are billed hourly with a written estimate. Not sure which applies? Ask on your free call.
Strategy Consultation
$250
/ 60 minutes
A focused session to review your documents and map out your options.
60 minutes, in person or by video
Review of up to 30 pages of documents
Written summary of next steps
Fee credited if you proceed
Flat-Fee Matters
Most requested
$1,500
/ starting flat fee
Fixed pricing for defined work, so you know the total before we start.
Wills and estate plans
Residential closings
LLC formation and operating agreements
Contract and lease reviews
Unlimited calls about your matter
Hourly Representation
$375
/ hour
For disputes, negotiations and litigation, where the scope can change.
Written estimate before work begins
Billed in 6-minute increments
Itemized monthly statements
Retainer held in an attorney trust account
Payment plans for family matters
Free 20-minute introductory call
Have a Legal Question?
Let’s Talk It Through
Tell me briefly what’s going on. You’ll leave the call knowing your options, even if you never hire me.