Outstanding Personalized & Affordable Legal Services
Serving the Greater Houston & Katy Texas Area
attorney
Susan Hutchinson
Ms. Hutchinson has been a practicing attorney for 31 years. She has represented individuals and small businesses needing assistance in many areas of the law including both commercial and residential Landlord/Tenant matters, Evictions, Real Property Law, Wills, Contract Disputes, Consumer and Commercial Debt Recovery and Debt Settlement, and the representation of Homeowner Associations.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, she is presently offering a 30 minute telephone, Zoom or FaceTime consultation for $125.00. Her office will do their best to schedule the consultation the same day you call or contact her office. Most people simply want to know whether their situation requires an attorney to assist or to hire. You can feel better about your situation after a thorough consultation with Ms. Hutchinson to understand what the law states and what your legal rights are regarding your situation. Ms. Hutchinson provides experienced legal services at an affordable price accepting most cases on a flat fee basis. Susan prides herself on her personal, compassionate approach to all your legal needs and her commitment to find positive resolutions in a smart and affordable way.
Ms. Hutchinson has a wealth of information and experience in general civil litigation matters particularly, in the areas of consumer and commercial debt collections, debt recovery and debt settlement having worked for national and local consumer debt recovery companies for over 12 years. Her experience includes managing a legal department, representing major banking clients, and successfully representing clients in the courtroom, through mediations and in settlement negotiations. Her practice now focuses on the preparation of Wills, Evictions, Landlord & Tenant Matters, Probate, Commercial and Consumer Debt Recovery & Debt Settlement, Contract Disputes and Small Claims actions.
Susan has lived in Katy, Texas for 31 years with her husband and her daughter. She is an active member of the Katy Bar Association, The Fort Bend County Bar Association, and the Katy Lady Lawyers Social Society, and she has served on various committees within these organizations. She gives each client the personal attention they need and is available to each of her clients 24/7 via phone, text, or email. Each matter is handled with compassion and diligence, with thorough and effective results for each client.
Areas of Practice
Evictions
Do you have a tenant not paying the rent, damaging your property, sneaking in pets, or breaching other terms of the lease agreement? Time to Evict! Ms. Hutchinson offers a flat fee rate to handle the entire eviction process for you beginning with the Notice to Vacate through the Writ of Possession. Get possession to your property back! She also assists in the drafting of notices and the petition to evict should you wish to proceed without her legal representation.
Landlord & Tenant Law
Ms. Hutchinson represents both Landlords and Tenants with issues including nonpayment of rent, early termination of lease, maintenance neglect, damage to the property, habitability, health and safety violations, issues with your management office, retaliation by the landlord and security deposit issues including unreturned deposits and demands by Landlords for additional monies owed. The firm also provides guidance on lease drafting and lease review so that all is in compliance with Texas law.
Wills
Ms. Hutchinson provide a Will package to her Clients which includes the Last Will & Testament, Medical Power of Attorney, Statutory Durable Power of Attorney & Directive to Physician all for a flat fee rate. The fee also includes consulting with Clients prior to drafting the Will to discuss its contents, and also includes the signing ceremony at her office so all documents are executed properly.
Probate
Probate is the process of transferring property and title from the Decedent (the person who died) to their legal heirs and beneficiaries. This process can be done with or without a Will left by the Decedent. Ms. Hutchinson assists families and heirs with the probate process so that an Executor can be named, Letters Testamentary issued and distribution of the assets and property of the estate can begin. The Executor named in the Will, or a spouse, heir, creditor or devisee are all eligible to begin the probate process by filing an application to probate with the Court.
Debt Collection & Settlement
Ms. Hutchinson represents both consumer & commercial clients who are pursuing monies owed to them via personal loans, contractual loans, and/or business loans. The process begins with a firm demand letter and the filing of a suit against the debtor, if necessary.
She also represents both consumer & commercial clients being sued for unpaid debts. Her representation includes working with creditors to settle and reduce the amount owed and instituting a manageable repayment plan to retire your date. Ms. Hutchinson worked for years for creditors and is well versed on how they settle for lesser amounts and typically accept reasonable monthly payment plans.