Will Pickens

Will Pickens, Business Attorney in Atlanta, Georgia

Over 12 years of legal practice · focused on Business, Energy, and General

CounselatEversheds Sutherland (US) LLP

Atlanta, GA

Practicing business in Atlanta since 2014.

12+
Years practicing
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Will Pickens is a counsel based in Atlanta, GA. The practice focuses on Business, Energy, and General. Will has over 12 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP.

Based in
Atlanta, GA
Experience
over 12 years
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Business · Energy · General
  • Handles Business, Energy, and General matters from Atlanta, GA.
  • Over 12 years of practice as a licensed attorney.

About Will Pickens: Will Pickens is a counsel based in Atlanta, GA. The practice focuses on Business, Energy, and General. Will has over 12 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP.

Areas of practice

Practice areas handled by Will Pickens

Will concentrates on business, energy, general, government, and m&a. Each area below outlines the kind of case Will handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Business cases in Atlanta, Georgia

Will takes business matters in Atlanta, Georgia. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Will agrees to represent you.

Energy cases in Atlanta, Georgia

Will takes energy matters in Atlanta, Georgia. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Will agrees to represent you.

General cases in Atlanta, Georgia

Will takes general matters in Atlanta, Georgia. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Will agrees to represent you.

Government cases in Atlanta, Georgia

Will takes government matters in Atlanta, Georgia. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Will agrees to represent you.

M&A cases in Atlanta, Georgia

Will takes m&a matters in Atlanta, Georgia. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Will agrees to represent you.

Biography

About Will Pickens — Over 12 years of Georgia business experience

Will Pickens is a counsel based in Atlanta, GA. The practice focuses on Business, Energy, and General. Will has over 12 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP.

Will Pickens is a lawyer practicing energy, corporate, electric cooperatives and 6 other areas of law. Will received a B.A. degree from Davidson College, and has been licensed for 12 years. Will practices at Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP in Atlanta, GA.

Will's approach to business cases

Will Pickens is a lawyer practicing energy, corporate, electric cooperatives and 6 other areas of law. Will received a B.A. degree from Davidson College, and has been licensed for 12 years. Will practices at Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP in Atlanta, GA.

Clients Will works with

Will reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business, energy, and general matters in Atlanta and the surrounding Georgia area.

Credentials

Will Pickens's legal education and bar admissions

  • Vanderbilt University Law School J.D. Order of the Coif

  • Davidson College B.A.

Jurisdictions

Will's state bar admissions

  • Georgia

    2014 · ACTIVE

Will studied at — in Vanderbilt University Law School J.D. Order of the Coif and — in Davidson College B.A..

Law school and academic background

Will completed — in Vanderbilt University Law School J.D. Order of the Coif and — in Davidson College B.A.. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Will runs in Georgia is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Locations

Will Pickens's office in Atlanta

Will's primary office is at 999 Peachtree Street, N.E., Atlanta, GA, 30309-3996. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP

999 Peachtree Street, N.E.

Atlanta, GA 30309-3996

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Hiring guide

How to hire Will Pickens — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Will usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Will charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Will's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Will will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a business attorney in Atlanta, Georgia

A short list to run through before you commit: How many business matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Will

Will discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in business practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every business matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Will confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Will's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many business practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Will Pickens

  • How much does it cost to hire Will for a business case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Will walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Will offer a free consultation?

    Will charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Will's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Will's current terms during booking.

  • How long do business cases in Georgia typically take?

    Simple business matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Will gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Will take my case if I'm outside Atlanta?

    Will is licensed in Georgia. Matters governed by Georgia law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Will will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with Will?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Will will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Will accepting new business clients right now?

    Will's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

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