When you see the words “general counsel” you may imagine an attorney who has been hired to work in-house exclusively for one company. Your business, on the other hand, may need legal advice several times during the month, but not enough to justify hiring a full-time, in-house attorney. You may need to consider whether to retain general counsel to meet your legal needs. The following benefits of hiring corporate counsel may help with your decision making.
Retain General Counsel for Streamlined Legal Billing
Legal expenses differ from case to case. Attorneys may charge clients a retainer, bill by the hour, or only get paid if they win the case.
The flat monthly billing for our corporate counsel clients helps you keep legal expenses in line with your budget. Also, you will know exactly what your general counsel fee will be each month – no surprises.
Easier Access to Much-Needed Legal Advice
Operating a business may consume most of your day. As legal issues arise, you may not have time to find an attorney with the necessary business law experience. When you retain general counsel, it’s almost like having an attorney on call.
Our corporate counsel program offers consultations by telephone, in person, or electronically for a flat monthly fee.
Deeper Understanding of Business Matters
Your general counsel is someone with business law experience and training over and above their legal training. Additionally, he or she may be a business owner with similar concerns.
However, the corporate counsel you retain also gains a greater understanding of how your company operates and what your company needs. This may work in your favor. Your counsel’s advice may be more in-depth because he or she has greater in-depth knowledge of your company.
When You Retain General Counsel, It’s Like Having an Attorney on Call
Attorney Richard Sierra at the Florida Small Business Center assists clients like you with business and litigation matters. In addition, he offers general counsel plans to meet your needs. As always, Our Goal Is to Help You Succeed™.
For an appointment, you may call us at 1-866-842-5202 or use the contact form on our website. We represent clients throughout the State of Florida, including Coral Springs, Coconut Creek, Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Pompano Beach, Sunrise, Fort Lauderdale, Miami, West Palm Beach, Jupiter, Deerfield Beach, Stuart, Port St. Lucie, Orlando, Naples, Fort Myers, Sarasota, Tampa, and surrounding communities.