Who we are
Not Just Paperwork.
Lisa Sutherland Law, PLLC is a Texas-based law firm dedicated to preventive lawyering and purposeful planning.
Founded by Texas attorney Lisa Sutherland Van Ackeren, our firm exists to make legal services more human, more strategic, and more accessible—especially in moments that matter most.
We don’t wait for emergencies. We help prevent them. Whether you’re protecting your family, your business, or your legacy; we meet you with compassion, clarity, and legal excellence.
Our work blends traditional estate planning with forward-thinking solutions—leveraging secure virtual tools, flat-fee pricing, and community partnerships to expand access to justice across Texas.
A Law Firm Built for People.
“Professional, tenacious, and incredibly knowledgeable — but also kind, encouraging, and genuine. In short, Lisa is all that and a bag of chips. I couldn’t have asked for a better advocate, and I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone who needs strong, compassionate legal representation. ”
LEADERSHIP
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Founder/ Managing Attorney
Lisa is a Texas business & estate planning attorney dedicated to helping individuals, families, and business owners protect assets, avoid probate, and plan for the future.
As founder of Uncommon Law she brings a preventive, fact-based approach to legal planning, offering both virtual and in-person services statewide. Beyond her private practice, Lisa leads social purpose initiatives—including Medical-Legal Partnerships and employer-sponsored Legal Wellness programs—that expand access to justice and empower communities.
Her work is guided by the belief that prevention is protection, ensuring clients can use the law proactively to secure their legacies.
Her personal mission: Give everyone the opportunity to use the law preventively; with tools, clarity, confidence to be legally ready for anything.
Our mission is tO SOLVE PROBLEMS, BEFORE THEY HAPPEN.
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