Ummi Aisha Lawan, Estate Planning Attorney in Dallas, Texas

Ummi concentrates on estate planning and personal injury. Each area below outlines the kind of case Ummi handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

• Estate Planning

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• Personal Injury

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Ummi's primary office is at 9330 Lyndon B Johnson Fwy Ste 900, Dallas, TX, 75243-3443. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

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

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

• How much does it cost to hire Ummi for a estate planning case?

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

• Does Ummi offer a free consultation?

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

• How long do estate planning cases in Texas typically take?

  Simple estate planning 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. Ummi gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

• Can Ummi take my case if I'm outside Dallas?

  Ummi is licensed in Texas. Matters governed by Texas law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Ummi 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 Ummi?

  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. Ummi will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

• Is Ummi accepting new estate planning clients right now?

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