Getting to Know Attorney Katie Griffin of the W&A Family & Business Solutions Practice
Both estate planning and business planning are personal journeys. These are processes that involve getting to know more about each individual person and gaining an understanding of the things that are important to them. For W&A attorney Katie Griffin, estate planning is more than just getting the right documents in place – it’s about people. Katie’s approach to estate planning is about putting people first: building relationships with her clients, listening to their desires, and getting to know them so that she can genuinely guide them in the right direction based on what works best for them.
Katie spends her workdays getting to know more about her clients, so we wanted to spend some time getting to know more about this devoted mom, wife, and lawyer. This Q&A session gives a glimpse into Katie’s life and the things that are important to her (and we threw in a few questions just for fun).
Q: Where are you from?
A: Born and raised in Russellville, Arkansas.
Q: What was your very first job?
A: Taco John’s – fast food in Russellville, Arkansas
Q: Do you have any children?
A: Yes! I have four kids ranging from ages 1-9: Three boys and one girl. They’re the light of my life. My favorite title is MOM!
Q: Do you have any hobbies?
A: My hobbies these days include watching my kids play sports, spending time with my family, going to the lake, spending time outdoors, and going to the golf driving range.
Q: Do you have any pets?
A: Yes, a Golden Doodle named Bucky and a tabby cat named Charlie.
Q: Do you have a favorite travel destination?
A: I love traveling anywhere with husband and kids – even if it’s just a few hours down the road to a state park. Some of my favorite recent travels include Half Moon Cay, Bahamas, Colorado Springs, Disney World with my kids, Puerto Rico, and Lake Catherine.
Q: What’s the first thing you do when you wake up in the morning and/or the last thing you do before bed?
A: Say a prayer – Thank God for the day!
Q: What is your favorite season?
A: I love all four seasons! One of my favorite things about living in Arkansas is getting to experience each season.
Q: If you could choose any superpower, what would it be?
A: Teleportation.
Q: Do you have a favorite restaurant (or restaurants)?
A: Fat Daddy’s BBQ in Russellville, Ropers, and Olive Garden
Q: Are you a morning person or a night owl?
A: Morning person!
Q: Coffee or tea?
A: Coffee.
Q: What advice would you give someone who isn’t sure if they need to have an estate plan in place?
A: If you have children, own a home, bank accounts, retirement accounts or investment accounts then you need some form of estate plan.
Q: What advice would you give someone who is preparing to start a business?
A: Set up your business correctly from the beginning and it will save you a lot of time and money in the long run.
When it comes to planning for your future, it’s important to choose an attorney you feel comfortable talking with, and someone you know you can trust. Katie thrives on connecting with her clients so that she can provide them with the best options for their individual needs. If you’d like to get to know her better to see if she’s the right fit for your estate planning and/or business planning needs, please reach out to her using the info below, or by clicking here to visit the family and business solutions contact page (where you can also schedule a consultation).
Katie Griffin
Direct: (501) 221-3180
Email: [email protected]
