Working with The Legal Department
We serve as your legal department whenever you need us. If you need us on a regular basis, we’re here. If you need us only occasionally, we’re here for those times, too. Working with The Legal Department means we get to know you and your business so we can help you figure out what you need to be successful. Whether it is reviewing a contract, negotiating a business deal, or getting you set up for a big change, we can provide long-term or short-term legal guidance and advice to our clients. We have two different fee models – both of which are fixed flat fees:
Paid Consultation
We offer a one-hour paid consultation for those times when you need some legal information. This is usually best suited for circumstances where you would like to know the rules and there are not a lot of moving parts to the situation. Sometimes, just pointing you in the right direction can help you make better business decisions.
Legal Project
When you are facing a situation or are wanting to take a step forward in your business, you may have a specific project for which you need legal assistance. These projects have a fixed fee that is determined by the scope and specific timeframe. Examples of these projects include:
Starting a Business
Business Audits
Ownership Agreements
Employee Agreements
Regulatory Compliance
Commercial Lease Reviews
Owner Buy Ins & Buy Outs
Buying a Business
Selling a Business
Contract Review & Drafting
Independent Contractor Agreements
Service Agreements
How Do We Charge?
We have a business model that uses flat fees for our services. We charge our fees based on complexity of the legal issues and they are all set out on a schedule that we share with you in our introductory meeting. We are always transparent and explain how our fees work. You know upfront what the total cost will be and can make an informed decision about what is best for your business. No matter what, we don’t do any hourly billing.
Flat fees allow us to work together without worrying about time limits. Our flat fees include all communications with you – emails, calls, and meetings. We don’t charge extra to communicate with you. In fact, we encourage a lot of communication because we need it to do a great job. If you have any questions about how our flat fees work, we’d be happy to discuss them with you in a complementary 30-minute introductory meeting.
