Shared General Counsel Services
Fractional General Counsel in NJ
Most small business owners cannot afford (nor does it make financial sense) to hire their own general counsel, devoted exclusively to their company. But legal issues come up fairly regularly and advice about the law is always needed. Hiring attorneys on an "ad hoc" basis does not allow counsel to have a real understanding of the structure of your company, history of dealings, agreements in place, employees, etc... And it always costs more (and sometimes gets you worse results) for the ad hoc lawyer to spend time going through your situation.
The term "fractional" general counsel applies to a lawyer who, for a flat monthly fee, interacts and understands your business dealings on a regular basis. Generally, this results in less cost and minimizes any "emergency" legal issues.
Our Shared General Counsel Services
Share the cost of general counsel with other small businesses.
Shared General Counsel Pricing
Hire our general business and personal planning services for your company and your family for a flat monthly fee. The various retainer services, along with the respective monthly fees, are listed below:
*If newly formed businesses (or pre-formation), your monthly fee will be $99/month for the first 6 months
Why Work with Our Law Firm?
With almost 30 years of experience drafting thousand of documents and handling hundreds of transactions, we have knowledge and expertise that would take you a lifetime to develop. So if you’re a small business owner, professional or executive, you’ve come to the right place. We are also proud to be recognized by our industry colleagues.
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Shared General Counsel FAQ'S
Who should consider a “Shared” General Counsel arrangement?
As a small business owner, you always benefit from sound legal advice and from having an attorney who is familiar with your company. We offer 4 different service packages to address our general client profiles: start-ups/solopreneurs, single-owner/family-owned businesses, multiple partners/families, as well as corporate executives or professionals. Your unique situation may make the program appropriate for you even if you fall outside these benchmarks.
Will this service replace the need for other attorneys I use currently?
In general terms, we will replace any attorneys who handle your business or estate issues. For matters not handled by our firm, we will hire or introduce you to other attorneys. Examples may include employment law, family law issues, criminal matters and bankruptcy. At your direction, we will work with outside professionals to resolve your issues.
Will use of this service save me money?
Although the service is designed to improve legal support for a manageable cost, it may save you money due to our replacement of multiple attorneys you may be currently using.
Besides the monthly retainer fee are there any other fees involved?
Yes. A processing fee of approximately 3% is added to your monthly payment. In addition to the retainer fee which is designed to pay for our time, you will also be charged for any costs or other fees incurred while handling your matters. Such fees include, but are not limited to, filing fees, recording fees, processing fees, use of outside professionals (if needed), etc… These will all be detailed in your retainer agreement.
Can the service be cancellable at any time?
Yes. While fees already paid are not refundable, you can cancel at anytime before the next fee is paid. We will reserve the right to require 2 business days to cancel your service and to stay on retainer as long as necessary to conclude open matters or to transfer records to a new law firm (if any).
How do you accept payment?
For this subscription servcie, require that you keep a form of payment on record and receipt for electronic charges will be forwarded by email each cycle. We accept payment by VISA or MasterCard, American Express and Discover.
Ready to work with us?
Schedule a free initial consultation today with our experienced New Jersey Business & Estate lawyers at Beinhaker Law.
Simply send us a message or schedule a 30min meeting.