Amicus Lex. A different kind of law firm.
Founded on a simple belief: quality legal counsel shouldn’t require a Fortune 500 budget. We provide strategic dispute resolution and probate services 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
The legal system is complex enough. We explain your options in plain English, set clear expectations, and make sure you understand every step of the process. No jargon, no runaround.
Resolution over conflict
We don’t escalate for the sake of billable hours. Our goal is to resolve your dispute as efficiently as possible, through negotiation, mediation, or strategic pressure, saving you time, money, and stress.
Transparency over tradition
Flat-fee pricing for out-of-court work, $500+/hour for in-court representation. Same-day responses. Honest assessments, even when the honest answer isn’t what you want to hear. We’d rather tell you the truth upfront than string you along.
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.
Garrison English, Esq., MBA
Garrison English holds a Juris Doctor and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Mississippi, combining legal precision with real-world business sense. He's licensed to practice in Texas, Iowa, and North Dakota.
He personally handles every matter from assessment to resolution, with a commitment to counsel clients can actually understand and a pricing model that respects their budget.
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 brings more than 25 years of corporate legal experience to Amicus Lex. Her career spans complex business, compliance, and transactional matters, giving her a practical, business-first perspective that directly informs her work in estate disputes and pre-litigation counsel.
She extends the firm's Pennsylvania and New Jersey practice and is committed to the same client-first approach, flat-fee transparency, and personal attention that defines the firm.
Credentials
- Juris Doctor (J.D.), Widener University School of Law
- B.S. Chemistry, University of Pittsburgh
- Licensed in Pennsylvania and New Jersey
Lillianna Meram
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
Where we practice.
Amicus Lex is licensed to practice in five states, giving us the ability to serve clients across a wide geographic footprint with local knowledge and strategic depth.
Texas
Headquartered in Austin. Texas is our home base and where we handle the majority of our caseload, from business disputes in the major metros to estate and probate 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, probate administration, 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 and probate services throughout New Jersey. Local knowledge, same strategic approach, same transparent pricing.
Don’t let this escalate.
The sooner you act, the more options you have. Tell us about your situation. We’ll respond with an honest assessment same-day.
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