a utah based law firm

EDWARDS LAW, PLLC

We are a Utah based law firm that counsels clients throughout Utah on a broad range of legal matters. Our attorneys are committed to establishing personal relationships with our clients and being accessible and responsive when our legal advice is needed. We are devoted to providing top quality legal services while keeping in perspective the costs of those services.

At Edwards Law, PLLC, we know that going to a law firm can be an intimidating, oftentimes confusing, and expensive process. Edwards Law is committed to making your legal experience successful, efficient, comfortable, and affordable. We accomplish this by charging flat fees for many projects--so you are never surprised by a bill that is larger than expected. When a project requires hourly billing, our rates are lower than any other firm with comparable expertise and experience. Our lower overhead allows us to provide high quality legal work at an affordable price.

ATTORNEYS

MARGOT WILLIS EDWARDS, Founder

Brigham Young University (B.A., Italian; minor Pre-Med ,1993); J. Reuben Clark Law School, Utah (J.D., 1997); Board of Advocates National Team Co-Director Moot Court, 1996-1997; Merit Scholarship Recipient, 1995 & 1996; Member Association Trial Lawyers of America, 1998-2000

MEMBER

Utah State Bar; Oregon State Bar

LANGUAGES SPOKEN

English, Italian

EXPERIENCE

Ms. Edwards has practiced law for over 14 years. Prior to coming to Utah, Ms. Edwards practiced law in Portland, Oregon for Jeffrey P. Foote and Associates, P.C., whose practice focused on tort litigation, including product liability cases and medical malpractice cases. Ms. Edwards has been with Bradford & Brady, P.C. since 2000, involved with general litigation. She has also enjoyed a solo practice with focus on contract drafting and small business needs.

Prior to firm practice, Ms. Edwards was a judicial law clerk to Judge Anthony W. Schofield of the Fourth District Court, Utah County. In addition, Ms. Edwards completed Peace Officer Standard Training (POST) Academy at the Utah County Sheriff's office in 1997. Additionally, Ms. Edwards worked for Giosue' Bruno Naso, a prominent Italian attorney in Rome, Italy during the summer of 1996.

AREAS OF PRACTICE

Employment Law, Small Business Needs (business organization, operating agreements, contracts, leases, document drafting), Wills, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, General Litigation, Contract Drafting/Review/Counseling, Landlord and Tenant Law

LEGAL FEES

FLAT FEE LEGAL SERVICES

There are certain products I can provide with a flat fee unbundled legal services. Unbundled legal services usually involve assistance in drafting and filing necessary documents.

BUSINESS LAW

$650 standard business formation package

> Advice on the selection of your business entity

> Assistance filing your articles of incorporation

> Drafting your bylaws or partnership agreement

> Obtaining your Employer Identification No. from the IRS

ESTATE PLANNING

$250 Drafting Simple Will

$450 Drafting reciprocal wills husband/wife

$50 Drafting Living Will

$50 Drafting Power of Attorney

LANDLORD AND TENANT LAW

$700 Eviction (includes):

> Post Notice to Quit or Right to Possession Notice

> Filing Complaint in Forcible Entry and Detainer

> Filing Summons

> Obtaining your Employer Identification No. from the IRS

> Filing Return of Service

> Selecting a Return Date

> Appearance in Court

> Filing Writ of Possession and Contacting Sheriff for Forcible Eviction

$500 Drafting Residential Lease

$750 Drafting Commercial Lease

EDWARDS LAW, PLLC