Growing businesses often reach a point where they need regular legal advice and counsel, but cannot afford a full-time general counsel.
If you are fortunate enough to be in this position then we have a solution for you. Our Part-Time
General Counsel service gives you an attorney who works with you at a fraction of the cost of a full-time general counsel.
Here's what you can get with us as part-time general counsel...
We offer an alternative off the clock. You can have an experienced lawyer who will work on an as-needed basis to handle your company’s legal needs. When you need legal advice or help, the meter does not run. Our focus is not on billing hours, but on helping give you the legal help you need to build your business and to minimize problems. We serve as your general counsel, fully immersed in the operations of your business, but on less than a full-time basis. You pay a predictable monthly amount for the level of services you need. No hourly rates. No timed phone calls. No fees for faxes or copies.
The attorney can available by internet, telephone, email, and fax. The focus is on providing the transactional services and advice needed to keep a business on track. We are available to you as you make the critical decisions that define your business.
• Business organizations
• Licensing
• Dealing with regulatory agencies
• Contracts
• Employment and HR
• Business transactions
The services provided are all of the services normally provided by inside counsel, excluding litigation and administrative hearings. We also work closely with and coordinate with outside counsel on litigation, patent issues, and other matters requiring particular expertise.
We work on the basis of a relationships with our clients, although we are treated as an independent contractor. We are able to keep our overhead low and our fees modest compared to fees normally charged by a firm lawyer with similar experience. Because we are available off the clock, we can provide experienced “pick up the phone” advice, which can avoid legal problems later.
The role of part-time general counsel can be structured in many ways, and can evolve with the company's needs. The basic concept is providing a company with a way to enjoy the advantages of having a senior attorney available to meet its ongoing business needs without having to pay a full-time salary or law firm rates.
