The Counsel

We built this firm to resolve disputes, not to prolong them.

Founded on a simple belief: quality legal counsel shouldn’t require a Fortune 500 budget. We provide strategic pre-litigation dispute resolution with transparent pricing and a genuine commitment to our clients’ outcomes.

What we believe.

These aren’t slogans. They’re the principles that shape every engagement, every conversation, and every decision we make on your behalf.

Clarity over complexity

If you need a translator to understand your own legal situation, something is wrong. We explain every option, every tradeoff, and every next step clearly and directly.

Resolution over conflict

Escalating a dispute is easy. Resolving it takes skill. We measure success by how efficiently we close matters, not by how long we can keep them open.

Transparency over tradition

Flat fees for out-of-court work. Written agreements before we start. No surprises.

Meet the team.

Attorney-led. Personally invested. Every Amicus Lex engagement is handled by an experienced attorney who knows your case, not passed between associates or paralegals.

William English, Esq., MBA

William English, Esq., MBA

Attorney

William English started his legal career with one conviction: that most disputes don't belong in a courtroom. After earning his J.D. and MBA from the University of Mississippi, an unusual combination he has put to use every day since, he built his practice around a simple premise: get your client out of the dispute as fast as possible, as cheaply as possible, without sacrificing the outcome. He is licensed in Texas, Iowa, and North Dakota, and personally handles every matter he takes on. He does not hand files to junior associates or let cases drift. When you work with William, you work with William.

Credentials
  • Juris Doctor (J.D.), University of Mississippi
  • Master of Business Administration (MBA), University of Mississippi
  • BA, Biological Sciences, University of Mississippi
  • Licensed in Texas, Iowa, and North Dakota
Bridget Sciamanna, Esq.

Bridget Sciamanna, Esq.

Attorney

Bridget Sciamanna spent more than 25 years inside corporate legal departments before joining Amicus Lex, which means she has sat on the other side of the table from attorneys like us. She knows exactly how opposing counsel thinks, where they have leverage, and where they are bluffing. Her in-house experience gives her practical insight into how corporate legal departments evaluate risk, leverage, and resolution strategy. Bridget is licensed in Pennsylvania and New Jersey and focuses on estate disputes, pre-litigation counsel, and transactional matters. She earned her J.D. from Widener University School of Law and a B.S. in Chemistry from the University of Pittsburgh.

Credentials
  • Juris Doctor (J.D.), Widener University School of Law
  • B.S. Chemistry, University of Pittsburgh
  • Licensed in Pennsylvania and New Jersey
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John English, Esq.

Attorney — South Dakota

John English handles pre-litigation counsel and dispute resolution for Amicus Lex clients across South Dakota. He brings the same strategic, resolution-first approach the firm applies in every jurisdiction. Focused on reaching the right outcome efficiently and transparently.

Credentials
  • Licensed in South Dakota
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Mary Hellman, Esq.

Attorney — California

Mary Hellman handles pre-litigation counsel and dispute resolution for Amicus Lex clients across California. She brings a precise, outcome-focused approach to every matter. Clear strategy and transparent pricing, regardless of jurisdiction.

Credentials
  • Licensed in California
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Fatima Maryam, Esq.

Attorney — New York & New Jersey

Fatima Maryam brings a background in securities litigation and civil disputes to her work at Amicus Lex. Before joining the firm, she practiced in the Securities Litigation Department at Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, where she worked on litigation and arbitration matters. Her experience includes drafting motions, negotiating settlements, and representing clients in court. She approaches her work with careful preparation and a commitment to making complex legal issues understandable for her clients. Fatima earned her Juris Doctor from the City University of New York School of Law.

Credentials
  • Juris Doctor (J.D.), City University of New York School of Law (2023)
  • Licensed in New York and New Jersey
Lillianna Meram, Executive and Legal Assistant

Lillianna Meram

Executive and Legal Assistant

Lillianna supports legal operations across Amicus Lex and its affiliated firms. She assists attorneys with research, drafting, client-facing documents, and case file management, while coordinating scheduling and executive operations for firm leadership.

A finance student at the C.T. Bauer College of Business at the University of Houston, Lillianna brings a sharp, detail-oriented approach and a background that spans energy, IP, and general practice environments.

Credentials
  • BBA Finance, University of Houston (Expected Dec. 2026)
  • Practice background: Energy, IP, and General Practice
  • Legal support: Research, filings, and client-facing documents
  • Operations: Executive support and firm-wide coordination

Representative Matter Types.

A sample of the situations we have helped clients navigate. All details are anonymized.

Estate Dispute / Texas

Pre-litigation counsel concerning allegations of undue influence involving a late-in-life will revision.

Business Dispute / Iowa

Pre-litigation counsel concerning payment obligations arising from a commercial agreement.

Employment / Pennsylvania

Pre-litigation counsel concerning a termination following an internal workplace complaint and potential retaliation issues.

Trust Dispute / New Jersey

Pre-litigation counsel concerning a dispute involving trustee conduct and delayed distributions.

Personal Injury / North Dakota

Pre-litigation evaluation and demand preparation concerning injuries and losses arising from a commercial vehicle accident.

Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. All client details have been changed or omitted to protect confidentiality.

Where we practice.

Amicus Lex is licensed to practice in eight states, giving us the ability to serve clients across a wide geographic footprint with local knowledge and strategic depth.

Texas

Texas is our primary jurisdiction and where we handle the majority of our caseload, from business disputes in the major metros to estate matters statewide.

Iowa

Licensed and actively practicing throughout Iowa. We serve individuals and businesses across the state with the same strategic approach and transparent pricing we bring to every engagement.

North Dakota

From Fargo to Bismarck and everywhere in between. We provide pre-litigation counsel and dispute resolution to clients across North Dakota.

Pennsylvania

Licensed and serving clients across Pennsylvania. Business disputes, employment matters, and estate conflicts handled with the same transparent pricing we bring to every case.

New Jersey

Providing pre-litigation counsel throughout New Jersey. Local knowledge, same strategic approach, same transparent pricing. Fatima Maryam is the responsible attorney for New Jersey matters.

South Dakota

Serving clients across South Dakota with flat-fee pre-litigation counsel. John English is the responsible attorney for South Dakota matters.

California

Pre-litigation counsel for clients across California. Mary Hellman is the responsible attorney for California matters.

New York

Pre-litigation counsel for clients across New York. Fatima Maryam is the responsible attorney for New York matters.

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