Aldrich & Cole

Counsel for small businesses who need a straight answer, not a runaround.

Aldrich & Cole is a two-person practice built for founders and small operators — contracts, formation, and the occasional dispute, handled directly by the person you talk to.

Licensed in Tennessee & Kentucky  ·  Member, State Bar Small Business Section

Practice areas

Business formation

LLC and corporation setup, operating agreements, and the paperwork that follows — done right the first time.

Contracts

Vendor agreements, client contracts, and NDAs written in language your team can actually read.

Employment & contractors

Offer letters, contractor agreements, and the boundary between the two — a common source of trouble for growing teams.

Dispute resolution

When something goes sideways with a partner, vendor, or client, we help you resolve it without a courtroom, where possible.

How we work

  1. You talk to a lawyer on the first call, not an intake coordinator. We'll tell you honestly if we're not the right fit.
  2. Flat fees wherever the work allows it, quoted before we start — formation and contract review are almost always flat rate.
  3. We explain the reasoning behind our advice, not just the advice itself, so you're equipped to make the call yourself next time.

Who you'll work with

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Margaret Cole

Founding Partner — Business & Contract Law

Before opening the practice, Margaret spent six years advising small manufacturers and service businesses at a regional firm. She started Aldrich & Cole after one too many clients told her their old lawyer never called back.