Cost-effectiveness

Hiring a full-time general counsel can be expensive, particularly for smaller companies with budget constraints. Fractional general counsels offer a cost-effective alternative, allowing companies to access legal expertise without the high cost of a full-time employee.

Flexibility

Fractional general counsels typically work on a part-time or project basis, providing flexibility for companies to scale legal services according to their needs. This flexibility is particularly beneficial for businesses with fluctuating legal workloads.

Expertise on Demand

Companies can bring in fractional general counsel with specific expertise relevant to their current legal needs. This allows organizations to access a diverse range of legal skills without the need to hire multiple full-time specialists.

Strategic Guidance

Fractional general counsels can provide strategic legal advice and guidance, helping companies navigate complex legal issues, comply with regulations, and make informed decisions.

Risk Management

Having legal expertise available on a fractional basis can aid in identifying and mitigating legal risks, ensuring that the company operates within the bounds of the law.

Project-based Support

Companies may engage fractional general counsels for specific projects or transactions, such as contract reviews, mergers and acquisitions, intellectual property matters, or regulatory compliance.

In essence, fractional general counsel services offer a flexible and cost-effective solution for businesses to access legal expertise tailored to their specific needs, without the commitment of a full-time hire. This model has become increasingly popular, particularly among smaller companies seeking high-quality legal support without the financial and operational commitments associated with hiring a full-time general counsel.

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:

Who is this package for? 

Consulting Telephone / In-Person

Unlimited Emails

DocuBank Vault

Multi-Service Discounts

Initial On-Boarding Services

Tier 1 Plan

Newer business owners*

2 Hours per month

Individual Only

20% off all services

Entity Setup & Initial
State filing (fees only); verification of state filing status

Tier 2 Plan

Mature business owner with more complex operations

4 Hours per month

Individual + Spouse

25% offbusiness services
50% off estate planning

Review of formation & operating documents; verification of state filing status; review of EE handbook; review of personal estate documents

Tier 3 Plan

More complex organization: partners, multiple families, etc...

6 Hours per month

All Partners + Spouses

25% off business services

50% off estate planning
For all owners and their families

Review of formation & operating documents; verification of state filing status; review of EE handbook; review of personal estate documents

Tier 4 Plan

Professionals, Executives & Successful Owners

Unlimited

All Participants + Spouses

Unlimited services; excludes services not offered through the firm; separate fee applies to each owner or partner.

Unlimited services; Review of formation & operating documents; verification of state filing status; review of EE handbook; review of personal estate documents

$899

per month

Get started

$1,899

per month

Get started

$2,999

per month

Get started

$4,999

per month

Get started

Tier 1 Plan

$899

per month

Get started

Features:

Who is this package for?

Newer business owners*

Consulting Telephone / In-Person

2 Hours per month

Unlimited Emails

DocuBank Vault

Individual Only

Multi-Service Discounts

20% off all services

Initial On-Boarding Services

Entity Setup & Initial
State filing (fees only); verification of state filing status

Tier 2 Plan

$1,899

per month

Get started

Features:

Who is this package for?

Mature business owner with more complex operations

Consulting Telephone / In-Person

4 Hours per month

Unlimited Emails

DocuBank Vault

Individual + Spouse

Multi-Service Discounts

25% offbusiness services
50% off estate planning

Initial On-Boarding Services

Review of formation & operating documents; verification of state filing status; review of EE handbook; review of personal estate documents

Tier 3 Plan

$2,999

per month

Get started

Features:

Who is this package for?

More complex organization: partners, multiple families, etc...

Consulting Telephone / In-Person

6 Hours per month

Unlimited Emails

DocuBank Vault

All Partners + Spouses

Multi-Service Discounts

25% off business services

50% off estate planning
For all owners and their families

Initial On-Boarding Services

Review of formation & operating documents; verification of state filing status; review of EE handbook; review of personal estate documents

Tier 4 Plan

$4,999

per month

Get started

Features:

Who is this package for?

Professionals, Executives & Successful Owners

Consulting Telephone / In-Person

Unlimited

Unlimited Emails

DocuBank Vault

All Participants + Spouses

Multi-Service Discounts

Unlimited services; excludes services not offered through the firm; separate fee applies to each owner or partner.

Initial On-Boarding Services

Unlimited services; Review of formation & operating documents; verification of state filing status; review of EE handbook; review of personal estate documents

*For businesses that are pre-formation or just being established, your monthly fee will be $199/month for the first 6 months.  
Cancellation fees may apply to any Tier plan. Check your retainer letter for more information
All retainer clients get priority for work and attention over "pay as you go" clients

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

Excellent attorney!

Excellent attorney! Mitch is not only competent and easy to work with, but is also warm and compassionate. Mitch has vast knowledge and understanding of business law and came through when we needed him most. Highly recommend - one of the BEST around!

Dianna K

My wife and I both own small businesses which require periodic legal help and advice. Mitch and his firm have been there for us every step of the way. From contracts to legal disputes, Beinhaker Law has been a terrific resource.

Ron Potesky

Mitchell methodically led me through the legal and bureaucratic tangle of selling a property. He kept me informed as the process proceeded and made sure I knew what needed to be done on my part. I will be working with him again on other legal matters.

Tony Gruenewald

Mitch helped me negotiate a commercial lease and I was extremely happy with the results. He was extremely responsive, understood my needs, but also built a good rapport with the other side. I would highly recommend his services.

Victor Liu

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. In addition, depending on your Tier of service, you will also pay a discounted rate for work beyond the hours you are paying for under the retainer arrangement.

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 service, we 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. Please note that 3% processing fee is added to your monthly payment.