Protecting What You've Built.
Planning What Comes Next.
Your estate plan and business structure should be done right. Legacy First Law delivers both with flat-fee pricing, clear communication, and attorneys who actually pick up the phone.
Start your plan. Takes 60 seconds.
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Our team will review your situation and respond promptly within 24 hours.
Your legal strategy
starts here.
Legacy First Law was built on a simple but powerful premise: clients deserve a team that moves quickly, communicates clearly, and actually knows what it is doing. A focused group of experienced attorneys and legal professionals who work efficiently and take every matter seriously.
A background in both law and business gives the firm a rare ability to see the full picture. Not just the legal exposure, but the real-world implications for your family, your business, and everything you've worked to build.
Whether you're structuring a business, planning your estate, or preparing for what comes after you're gone, Legacy First Law delivers counsel that is clear, strategic, and deeply personal.
Meet the TeamClear Communication
We explain every document, every decision, and every option in plain language. When the work is done, you understand exactly what you have and why.
Business and Legal Fluency
An MBA alongside the J.D. means the firm understands the business consequences of every legal decision.
Built for Legacy
We protect what matters most and set the foundation for what comes next.
"The documents matter. But what matters more is whether your family can actually use them when they need to."
Strategic counsel in the areas
that matter most.
Estate planning and business law, delivered with the precision, clarity, and personal attention your family and your business deserve.
Estate Planning
Thoughtful, comprehensive planning designed to protect your family and preserve your legacy for generations to come. We build a plan that reflects your wishes and holds up when it matters most.
- Wills and Living Wills
- Revocable and Irrevocable Trusts
- Powers of Attorney
- Healthcare and Advance Directives
- Asset Protection Strategies
Business Law
From day-one entity formation to complex transactional work, our team brings both legal rigor and genuine business acumen to every engagement. We don't just document your decisions, we help you make better ones.
- Business Entity Formation (LLC, Corp, Partnership)
- Contract Drafting and Review
- Operating Agreements and Bylaws
- Partnership and Shareholder Agreements
- Business Succession Planning
- Mergers, Acquisitions and Sales
Simple, clear, and built around you.
Three steps from first contact to finished plan. No mystery. No surprises.
Free Consultation
You share your situation and goals. We listen, ask the right questions, and give you a clear picture of what needs to be done. No obligation.
Flat-Fee Agreement
You'll receive a clear, written scope of work with a flat fee so you know the full cost upfront. No hourly billing surprises for out-of-court matters. Transparent, always.
Signed, Sealed, and Done
Our team handles your matter start to finish. You stay informed at every step. When the work is done, your plan is complete, documented, and ready to protect your legacy.
Most firms bill by the hour.
We don't.
Most law firms are built around volume. Legacy First Law was designed to be the opposite.
When your plan is done, you understand every page of it. We explain every document, every decision, and every trade-off so it makes sense to you.
A dual J.D. plus MBA background means the firm doesn't just see the legal picture. It sees the financial, operational, and long-term implications too. That perspective is built into every piece of work we deliver.
The goal is never just to finish the document. The goal is to make sure it protects you and your family exactly the way you intended.
| What You Get | Typical Firm | Legacy First Law |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing transparency | Hourly billing | ✓ Flat fee (out-of-court) $500+/hr for litigation, varies by case |
| Free consultation | Rarely offered | ✓ 15 min, always free |
| Response time | Days to weeks | ✓ Within 24 hours |
| Business acumen | Legal only | ✓ J.D. + MBA |
| Plain language | Often legalese | ✓ Always clear |
Attorney and Founder
Garrison English, Esq., MBA
Garrison English is the founder and principal attorney of Legacy First Law. With a Juris Doctor from the University of Mississippi School of Law and an MBA that preceded his legal career, Garrison brings a genuinely rare combination of legal precision and business thinking to every client relationship.
Before starting Legacy First Law, Garrison developed a deep understanding of how legal decisions intersect with business strategy, financial planning, and long-term wealth preservation. That cross-disciplinary foundation shapes everything he does for clients.
He started Legacy First Law because he believed clients deserved more than documents. They deserve a counselor who takes the time to understand their full situation, explains everything in plain English, and stays accountable to their goals from start to finish.
J.D., University of Mississippi
University of Mississippi School of Law
M.B.A.
Business and strategic management foundations
Estate and Business Law
Focused practice, deep expertise
What clients say after they
finally get this handled.
Working with Garrison was unlike any attorney experience I've had before. He actually picked up the phone when I called. He explained everything in plain language. Our estate plan was done in two weeks, exactly how we wanted it.
Garrison helped us structure our LLC and draft all our operating agreements when we launched. Knowing the cost upfront, with a flat fee, made the whole process stress-free. We had no idea legal work could be this straightforward.
My father passed without a will and it was a nightmare. Garrison helped us navigate the estate settlement process and then immediately helped me build a proper estate plan so my family will never go through that. I can't recommend him enough.
Answers to what
most people ask first.
What does a free consultation include?
A free 15-minute consultation is a no-obligation conversation where you share your situation and goals, and we give you a clear picture of what legal work makes sense for you. No pressure, no billing clock running.
How does flat-fee pricing work?
For all out-of-court legal work, Legacy First Law charges a flat fee agreed upon before any work begins. You'll know the full cost upfront, in writing, with no surprise invoices at the end.
Do I need an estate plan if I'm young?
Yes. An estate plan isn't just for the elderly. If you have assets, a business, or dependents, you need basic documents in place now. Accidents and illness don't check your age first.
Can the firm handle business and estate issues at the same time?
Absolutely. Many of Legacy First Law's clients are business owners who need both an entity structure and an estate plan that works together. Our attorneys' J.D. plus MBA background makes the firm uniquely equipped to handle both sides at once, without the coordination gaps that come from using two separate firms.
What can Legacy First Law help me with?
Legacy First Law focuses on estate planning and business law. For IP, patent, litigation, or other matters outside these areas, we maintain relationships with trusted sister firms and can provide a direct referral.
Where does Legacy First Law practice?
Legacy First Law is licensed in Texas, Iowa, North Dakota, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. Many estate planning and business law matters can also be handled remotely, regardless of which licensed state you're in.
Stop putting it off.
Get it done right.
It takes less time than you think, and removes a major uncertainty from your life. Schedule a free 15-minute consultation. No pressure. Walk away with clarity on exactly what you need and what it will cost.
Or call directly: (210) 610-7440