[VIDEO] Fractional General Counsel - How Does it Work?

At some point, you and your business will need legal advice from a skilled, experienced attorney. However, many start-ups and small businesses have extremely tight budgets. Most entrepreneurs pay for legal services only after they realize they need an attorney. Unfortunately, they are overlooking a valuable asset for their company – a fractional general counsel.

What is a Business Law Fractional General Counsel?

A business law fractional general counsel is:

·      An attorney who has experience in the area of business law;

·      Who works part-time for your business;

·      Who understands you and your company; and,

·      Who provides affordable, fixed-rate legal services.

Benefits of a Fractional General Counsel

A fractional general counsel is an independent contractor who works for your company on a part-time, on-going basis. The attorney has other clients who also receive fractional legal services. However, your company is guaranteed specific services or an allotment of time each period for a fixed rate fee.

A fractional general counsel performs the same services as an in-house General Counsel, but at a fraction of the cost of hiring a full-time employee.

There are several benefits of having an attorney involved in a business on an on-going basis, including:

·      Accessibility to legal counsel when you need an attorney without anxiety about payment or locating an attorney;

·      The attorney knows your business and your employees, so he can make useful suggestions related to your business that may not necessarily involve specific legal matters – he is part of your team;

·      A fractional general counsel can handle a variety of legal issues, including contracts, employment issues, compliance, and other miscellaneous legal matters;

·      Having an attorney who supervises on-going legal matters allows the owner to focus on other leadership tasks and business growth;

·      You receive proactive legal advice instead of waiting until a legal issue arises – you may avoid some problems by heading them off; and,

·      You may receive reduced rates for legal services outside of your fixed plan.

How Do You Hire a Fractional General Counsel?

Our law firm begins with a Master Strategy Session. During a Master Strategy Session:

·      I get to know you and your business;

·      You learn how I can help your company; and,

·      We get a feel for each other to ensure that you will work well as a team.

After the Master Strategy Session, I develop a personalized Fractional General Counsel rate plan. The plan is based on your specific needs. Because fraction general counsel plans are highly flexible, I can tailor a plan to meet your needs and your budget.

Examples of Fraction General Counsel Plans include:

·      Fixed-rate package for specific legal matters.

·      Monthly subscription model that covers a variety of legal matters that may arise during the normal course of business.

With either plan, you receive legal services at a predetermined rate. You know upfront what the cost will be on an ongoing basis for legal services.

In some cases, we might combine the rate plans to develop a comprehensive plan that provides you and your company with a variety of legal services that might include but is not limited to:

·      Business Formation

·      Contracts and Agreements

·      Business Exit Strategies and Business Succession Plans

·      Mergers & Acquisitions

·      Estate Planning

·      Business Tax Planning and Tax Compliance

If you have questions about fractional general counsel and how I can help you, contact my office today to learn more. You can afford on-going legal counsel from a trusted Maryland business attorney for your company.

Fractional General Counse, Fractional GC, BusinessApril 9, 2020

River

A former attorney, River now provides SEO consultation, writes content, and designs websites for attorneys, business owners, and digital nomad influencers. He is constantly in search of the world’s best taco.

http://www.thepageonelawyer.com
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