Kathy Donovan Abell, Business Attorney in Charlottesville, Virginia

Kathy concentrates on business, estate planning, estate tax, general, and probate. Each area below outlines the kind of case Kathy handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

• Business

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• Estate Planning

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• Estate Tax

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• General

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• Probate

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• Trusts

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• Wills

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• Tax

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Kathy's primary office is at Queen Charlotte Square, 250 East High Street, Charlottesville, VA, 22902-5178. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Kathy usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Kathy discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in business practice — ask which fits.

• How much does it cost to hire Kathy for a business case?

  Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Kathy walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

• Does Kathy offer a free consultation?

  Kathy charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Kathy's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Kathy's current terms during booking.

• How long do business cases in Virginia typically take?

  Simple business matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Kathy gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

• Can Kathy take my case if I'm outside Charlottesville?

  Kathy is licensed in Virginia. Matters governed by Virginia law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Kathy will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

• What should I bring to my first meeting with Kathy?

  Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Kathy will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

• Is Kathy accepting new business clients right now?

  Kathy's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.