Augusta Estate Planning and Family Law — Handled by an Attorney Who Actually Answers
Michael Towns serves Augusta and Richmond County clients regularly — handling cases in Richmond County Probate Court, Richmond County Superior Court, and across the Augusta Judicial Circuit. If you need an estate planning attorney, family law help, or landlord-tenant representation in Augusta, GA, you don't have to settle for a firm that treats you like a file number.
Legal Services Available to Augusta and Richmond County Residents
Towns Law Firm is a solo practice, which means when you call, you reach Michael — not a receptionist routing you to a paralegal. Augusta residents can access the full range of services the firm offers, from estate planning and probate to family law and landlord-tenant disputes.
Estate Planning and Probate in Augusta
Estate planning is the most common reason Augusta-area clients reach out to Towns Law Firm. Michael helps individuals and families put wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and advance directives in place before a crisis forces the issue. When a loved one passes without a plan, he also guides families through the Richmond County Probate Court process. If avoiding probate altogether is the goal, trust-based planning is available and increasingly in demand among Augusta clients who want their assets to transfer privately and without court involvement.
Landlord-Tenant Law and Other Legal Needs in Richmond County
Augusta's rental market is active, and disputes between landlords and tenants come up constantly — evictions, security deposit disagreements, lease conflicts, and habitability issues. Michael represents both landlords and tenants in Richmond County, providing clear guidance on Georgia law and practical options. Corporate law and civil defense services are also available to Augusta-area clients and small business owners.
Why Augusta Residents Choose Towns Law Firm Over Larger Augusta Firms
Augusta has no shortage of law firms. What it has fewer of are attorneys who will answer your call directly, give you a straight answer without burying it in legal language, and treat a straightforward estate plan with the same care as a complex commercial matter. Michael's path to law was non-traditional — he spent over a decade as a Navy linguist before attending law school on the GI Bill — and that background shapes how he practices. He doesn't perform formality for its own sake. He explains what you need to know, tells you what it costs, and gets to work.
- Solo practitioner: your case gets Michael's direct attention, not a rotating associate
- Free initial consultation with no obligation to retain
- Flat-fee pricing available for estate planning documents
- Familiar with Richmond County court staff, procedures, and judicial expectations
- Accessible by call or text at 803-426-9133
Serving Fort Gordon Families and Augusta's Military Community
Fort Gordon is now home to Army Cyber Command, and the military population in and around Augusta is one of the largest in the Southeast. Military families face estate planning timelines that civilians don't: deployment orders, power of attorney needs before a service member ships out, and the reality that something can happen before a plan is in place. Michael is a Navy veteran himself. He understands the urgency, the culture, and the specific documents military families need. If you're stationed at or near Fort Gordon and need to get your affairs in order before a deployment, don't wait.
Frequently Asked Questions from Augusta Clients
Does Towns Law Firm have an office in Augusta?
Michael's office is located in Grovetown, which is a short drive from Augusta via I-20. He serves Augusta and Richmond County clients regularly and handles cases in Richmond County courts. Many clients schedule consultations by phone or virtually before coming in, which keeps the process simple regardless of where you're located in the CSRA.Which Augusta courts does Michael practice in?
Michael practices in Richmond County Probate Court, Richmond County Superior Court, and other courts within the Augusta Judicial Circuit. Familiarity with local court procedures and staff is something large national aggregators and out-of-area firms simply cannot offer.Can I get an estate plan done without going through probate court later?
Yes. Trust-based estate planning is specifically designed to keep your assets out of the Richmond County Probate Court process after you pass. Michael works with Augusta clients who want their estate to transfer privately, quickly, and without court involvement. A revocable living trust is the most common tool for achieving that outcome.What does a free consultation actually include?
It's a real conversation about your situation — not a sales pitch. Michael will listen to what you're dealing with, tell you whether he can help, explain what the process looks like, and give you a sense of cost. There's no obligation to retain the firm afterward. You leave with more information than you came in with, and that's the point.
Talk to an Augusta-Area Attorney Who Will Actually Pick Up
Richmond County. Columbia County. All of the CSRA. Michael Towns serves clients across this region from his Grovetown office, and he's close enough to show up in Augusta's courts when it matters. If you've been putting off a will, a trust, or a family law question because you didn't know who to call, this is the call. Free consultation, no pressure, plain answers.
