Navigate Legal Challenges with Confidence

We work with individuals to include executives, startups, and businesses holding non-profit, public and private business status. Services available to individuals include executive contract reviews, employment coaching, exit strategy planning, and estate planning.

We understand that legal issues don’t wait for business hours. The realistic answer is, “It depends.” If you reach out for help with an urgent matter, we do our best to respond within one business day so long as you let us know it is an urgent matter. If you’re facing an immediate crisis, contact us right away and we will schedule a consultation as quickly as possible or suggest another resource that may be able to assist you if we are not able to do so. Time is of the essence in these situations and the greater the lead time for any attorney the better we are able to help.

Yes. While we are based in San Antonio, we represent clients throughout the region and handle matters in multiple jurisdictions. For independent investigations, we work with clients nationwide. During your consultation, we'll discuss the jurisdictional issues of your case and determine how we can best serve you.

Your consultation is only one hour. We will be discussing your case at a higher level with the goal to enable you to determine if we are the right fit for you. As you go through our Intake process we can help you determine what to bring - contracts, employment agreements, correspondence, demand letters, or court filings. If you don't have everything organized yet, don't worry. We'll guide you through what we need during our initial conversation. The most important thing is to reach out.

Our fee structure depends on the type of matter and your specific needs. We offer several arrangements including hourly billing, flat fees for certain services, and alternative fee structures for ongoing client matters. We'll provide a clear, transparent fee agreement before we begin any work, so you know exactly what to expect.

The timeline varies depending on the type and complexity of your matter, the personalities of the individuals involved, and whether litigation is involved. Some matters can be resolved in a few weeks, while others may take several months or years. During your consultation, we'll discuss, based upon our brief initial conversation, what a realistic timeline may look like, based on your specific situation.

For our clients who own a business specifically, Lisa Tatum is a business owner helping business owners. We don't just understand the law, we understand the pressures you face running a company. For all of our clients, we are real people who entered a profession where we are problem solvers for others. Our approach is strategic, client-focused, and designed to get you back to business as usual as quickly as possible. As a former Assistant Criminal District Attorney, former State Bar President, and a long tenured practicing attorney, Lisa Tatum brings both exceptional legal expertise and a commitment to clear, empathetic communication through the delivery of attentive, competent, considerate, strategic and high quality legal advice, guidance and advocacy.

Absolutely. Preventive legal counsel is one of the smartest investments a person can make. We help clients develop and review contracts, update employee handbooks, develop and help implement policies and strategically plan governance changes that reduce legal risk. Many of our clients work with us on an ongoing basis for continual guidance and peace of mind.

An independent investigation involves interviewing persons with relevant knowledge, reviewing documentation, assessing the facts, the applicable law and witness credibility. Once the assessment is completed, we provide an objective written report with findings and recommendations. The process is thorough and designed to give your organization clear answers and actionable next steps. Investigations take as long as they take, depending on the scope of the investigation, the volume of information to be gathered and assess and complexity of the issue. We keep you informed throughout.