# Atrium Legal Group > Atrium Legal Group, PLLC is a law firm based in Rockwall, Texas, with additional offices in Garland (Firewheel) and Dallas. Its attorneys handle estate planning and trusts, probate administration, adult guardianships and special needs planning, business formation and contracts, family law, and real estate. The entrance to peace of mind. Google rating 5.0 from 140 reviews (as shown on the firm's site, Nov 2026). Winner of “Best Of” Attorney for the last nine years. ## Contact (NAP) - Name: Atrium Legal Group, PLLC - Phone: (469) 402-3030 - Fax: (469) 453-3026 - Email: info@atriumlegalgroup.com - Rockwall Office (main): 1131 W Yellow Jacket Lane, Rockwall, TX 75087 - Firewheel Office: 245 Cedar Sage Rd, Suite 250, Garland, TX 75040 - Dallas Office: 17000 Dallas Pkwy, Dallas, TX 75248 - Hours: Monday – Thursday 8:30 am – 5:00 pm; Friday 9:00 am – 3:00 pm; Saturday & Sunday Closed. Evening appointments available upon request. - Consultations: 45-minute consultation; Atrium Legal Group charges a fee for all consultations. - Service area: Rockwall, Rockwall County, Garland, Dallas, Dallas–Fort Worth - Profiles: Google (https://maps.google.com/?cid=7204952159067413340), Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/atriumlegalgroupTX), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/atriumlegalgrouptexas/), LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/atrium-legal-group) ## Practice areas - [Estate Planning & Trusts](https://atrium-legal.sample.baller.software/practice-areas/estate-planning): Wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and directives — customized for each person. - [Probate Administration](https://atrium-legal.sample.baller.software/practice-areas/probate): From the simple estate to the complex — through each county’s process as quickly as possible. - [Guardianships & Special Needs](https://atrium-legal.sample.baller.software/practice-areas/guardianships): Adult guardianships and special needs planning, handled with skill, compassion, and care. - [Business Law & Formation](https://atrium-legal.sample.baller.software/practice-areas/business-law): LLCs, corporations, partnerships, nonprofits, and contracts — coordinated with your estate plan. - [Family Law & Litigation](https://atrium-legal.sample.baller.software/practice-areas/family-law): Divorce, custody, adoption, marital agreements, and civil and appellate matters. - [Real Estate](https://atrium-legal.sample.baller.software/practice-areas/real-estate): Commercial and residential contracts, warranty deeds, and contract negotiation. ## Attorneys - [Jeffery L. Butler](https://atrium-legal.sample.baller.software/attorneys/jeffery-butler) — Founding Partner, Attorney & Financial Advisor. Areas: Estate Planning, Business Formations / Contracts, Wealth Management, Probate Administration. - [Christopher Ash](https://atrium-legal.sample.baller.software/attorneys/christopher-ash) — Founding Partner, Attorney & Certified Mediator. Areas: Business Formations / Contracts, Probate, Guardianships, Complex Business Matters. - [Jason G. Smith](https://atrium-legal.sample.baller.software/attorneys/jason-smith) — Attorney, Board Certified, Estate Planning. Areas: Business Formations / Contracts, Contested Probate, Guardianships, Real Estate, Taxation. - [Rwan Hardesty](https://atrium-legal.sample.baller.software/attorneys/rwan-hardesty) — Senior Attorney. Areas: Civil Litigation, Family Law, Appeals, Probate Administration. - [J. Spencer Smyth](https://atrium-legal.sample.baller.software/attorneys/spencer-smyth) — Associate Attorney. Areas: Estate Planning, Probate, Guardianships. - [Jonathan Lyle](https://atrium-legal.sample.baller.software/attorneys/jonathan-lyle) — Associate Attorney. Areas: Estate Planning, Probate, Guardianships. ## Key FAQs (general information, not legal advice) - **Do I need a Will if I have a small estate?** Many people assume everything passes to a surviving spouse if there’s no Will. In Texas, if you don’t have a valid Will, state law decides where your assets go and who administers your estate — and children from a previous marriage can become primary heirs ahead of a surviving spouse. A Will lets you decide instead. - **Do I need a Will or a Trust?** It depends on your situation. Do you want to avoid probate entirely? Do you own real estate in more than one county or in another state? Do your beneficiaries or executors live out of state? Questions like these shape the recommendation — which is why it starts with a consultation. - **What is probate?** Probate is a court proceeding that transfers title from the person who died to the living beneficiaries. It happens in the state where the person lived and in any state where they owned real property. On average it can take six to eighteen months, and it is public record. - **If I’m married, does everything go to my spouse without probate?** Not necessarily. Your spouse is entitled to assets from your estate, but if you haven’t planned correctly, your spouse will likely be subject to the probate court and its control. - **What is an adult guardianship?** In general terms, it’s a court process that appoints someone to make decisions for an adult who can’t make them on their own — for example, an adult with special needs or one who has lost capacity. The court decides what authority the guardian receives. - **Can planning ahead avoid a guardianship?** Often, yes. Documents like durable and medical powers of attorney, or a revocable trust with a successor trustee, can let trusted people step in without a court proceeding. A Designation of Guardian also lets you name who you’d want if a guardianship is ever needed. - **Should my business be an LLC or a corporation?** Both can separate business liabilities from your personal assets, but they differ in structure, formalities, and taxation. The right choice depends on your goals, partners, and plans for growth — and how the business fits into your estate plan. - **Why have a lawyer review a contract before I sign?** Once it’s signed, it’s binding. A review flags risks and unclear terms while you can still negotiate them. - **What is a pre-nuptial or post-nuptial agreement?** It’s a written agreement between spouses (before or after marriage) about how property and certain financial matters will be handled. Requirements for enforceability are specific, so these should be drafted carefully. - **Can a divorce decree be changed later?** Some terms — often those involving children — may be modified when circumstances change. Whether and how depends on the specific terms and facts. - **What is a warranty deed?** In general, it’s a deed that transfers real property and includes the seller’s promises (warranties) about the title. The exact warranties depend on the deed’s form and wording. - **Does real estate affect my estate plan?** Yes. Real estate in another county or state can mean additional probate proceedings, which is one reason some families choose a trust. It’s worth discussing how your property is titled. ## Pages - [Book a consultation](https://atrium-legal.sample.baller.software/consultation) - [Client intake & conflict check](https://atrium-legal.sample.baller.software/intake) - [What to expect](https://atrium-legal.sample.baller.software/what-to-expect) - [Contact & offices](https://atrium-legal.sample.baller.software/contact) - [Full text for LLMs](https://atrium-legal.sample.baller.software/llms-full.txt) ## Notes - Information on this site is general information, not legal advice. Contacting the firm does not create an attorney-client relationship. - Articles under /insights marked "Sample post" are design samples and are not authored by the firm or the attorney shown in the sample byline.