More importantly, many online templates are drafted under the Model LLC Act, a framework adopted by some states but not Virginia. The Model Act treats ownership, voting rights, and fiduciary duties differently than Virginia’s LLC Act. Using one of those templates in Virginia can lead to misaligned rights, unenforceable provisions, or unintentional tax consequences.
DL’s attorney-led approach fixes that by tailoring your documents to Virginia law and your goals—so you control your company’s structure, not a one-size-fits-all statute.
If you’ve decided that a Virginia LLC is the right structure for your business, we offer three attorney-led LLC formation packages designed to meet you where you are and support you as your business grows. Each package is priced for a single owner and based on a simple deal structure.
IF YOUR BUSINESS HAS COMPLEX NEEDS, PACKAGE PRICES MAY VARY. BOOK A CONSULT TO LEARN MORE.
For each additional owner, add $500.
Basic Package
Ideal for entrepreneurs who want an attorney-led foundation and confidence in their first year.
Includes:
Most popular package
Standard Package
For founders who want structured attorney follow-up throughout the first business year.
Includes:
Premium Package
For business owners who want full legal and strategic coverage including essential startup contracts.
Includes:
If you’re ready to launch right—with focus, foresight, and the right legal partner—schedule your consultation.
You bring the courage. We’ll bring the legal strategy.
Our LLC formation packages are designed to meet the needs of the vast majority of entrepreneurs. However, sometimes your needs diverge from our package offerings.
We never force a client into a package that does’t fit.
During your initial consultation, we will learn about your circumstances and goals. If a package doesn’t fit, then we will recommend an alternative.
What are your fees?
Dunlap Law wants to take the guesswork out of your legal fees. We offer Subscription Plans with prices listed right on our site so you know exactly how much to budget for each month. If the scope of your project is clearly defined, then our flat-fee pricing may be a fit. Finally, for a la carte or complex projects, our hourly work options may fit your needs.
What’s the best way to speak to an attorney?
Click here to book a consultation with us. Alternatively, call us at 804-931-1158 or send us an email. We would love to speak with you about your business.
Do I need an attorney if I am starting a business?
If you would like to avoid legal issues in the future, we believe it’s best to have a small business attorney involved with starting your business. Dunlap Law can assist with structuring your business, trademarks, pending contracts, negotiation, and employee-related issues.
How can an attorney help get me a trademark for my business?
Trademarks can be essential to making sure your business logos, name, and symbols have legal protection. Our trademark attorney at Dunlap Law can give essential legal advice about your mark’s use, the legal description that creates the scope of protection, the appropriate Class, and what to expect during the registration application process.
Can I form a Virginia LLC and remain anonymous?
Yes. Virginia allows LLCs to be formed without publicly listing the owners’ names. We can often structure your formation to limit public disclosure of your identity or address.
Anonymity depends on your specific situation, including banking, licensing, and tax requirements. Book a consult and we’ll walk you through what is possible and appropriate for your business.
How long does Virginia LLC formation take?
Filing the entity with the Virginia State Corporation Commission is fast. We can typically complete that step within hours of receiving your information.
What takes time, and what matters, are the governing documents that determine how your business operates.
For single-owner LLCs, formation and governing documents are usually completed within 7 to 10 days, including attorney guidance. For multi-owner businesses, the process often takes a few weeks because we take the time to think through ownership, control, exit rights, and decision-making.
We guide those conversations carefully, because the answers can make or break the business later.
How is an attorney-led formation package different from using an online filing website?
Online filing services complete forms. Attorneys provide judgment.
Our role is to identify risks you may not recognize and anticipate challenges that are likely based on your plans. We explain those risks in plain language so you can make informed decisions. Sometimes the right choice is to accept a known risk because growth outweighs the threat. We support that, as long as you understand the tradeoff.
The most valuable work we do is not filing documents. It is the advice that shapes how your business survives pressure.