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General Counsel
General counsel is the lawyer a business calls before decisions get made, not after something breaks. These guides explain what that relationship looks like for a small business: what outside general counsel means, how it compares to hiring in-house, and how flat-fee counsel changes the way owners use their lawyer.
Every guide is written and reviewed by a licensed attorney and kept current.
Guides in this series
Flat Fee vs Hourly Lawyer: Which Billing Model Is Better for Your Business?Flat fee legal counsel removes the meter and rewards prevention. Hourly billing charges you for every call. See why the fee model changes how you use a lawyer.Read the guide→Outside General Counsel vs In-House CounselCompare outside general counsel and in-house counsel on cost, scope, and fit. Most businesses under $20M get full legal coverage without a full-time hire.Read the guide→What Does a General Counsel Do?A general counsel manages contracts, employment issues, vendor deals, and risk for a business. Learn the core duties and how outside counsel covers them.Read the guide→What Is an Outside General Counsel?Outside general counsel gives your business a dedicated attorney for contracts, employment, vendors, and strategy on one flat monthly fee. Learn how it works.Read the guide→When Does a Small Business Need a Lawyer?A small business needs a lawyer before signing contracts, hiring employees, taking on partners, or leasing space. Here are the moments that call for counsel.Read the guide→
Reading is a good start. Counsel is better.
A short conversation about your business answers more than any guide can.