General Counsel Program

It is not uncommon for larger established businesses to have an “in-house” attorney to handle all of the legal matters they encounter. While useful, this can be quite expensive and not cost effective for small businesses. Kim offers a one-of-a-kind opportunity for small and mid-sized businesses to always have legal counsel available. The General Counsel Program is an opportunity that offers quality legal aid at an affordable price. This plan has been tailored specifically to suit the needs of small businesses and nonprofits.

The General Counsel Program meets this need by providing you with access to legal advice and counsel on a variety of the more routine and common legal issues such as:    

  • Entity formations and structuring counsel and advice
  • Basic contract drafting, review and negotiations
  • Risks and benefits of business decisions
  • Corporate governance, regulation and compliance
  • Corporate meetings, minutes and resolutions
  • Routine letters, correspondence and electronic communications
  • Sales and leasing of commercial goods
  • Demand letter for past due commercial accounts
  • Secured transactions
  • General employment matters
  • Small claims court options and remedies

A similar General Counsel Program is available for nonprofit organizations and in addition to the above, the type of matters included are as follows: 

  • Fundraising
  • Property tax exemptions
  • Maintaining tax exempt status

After discussing your business, situation, and needs, Kim helps you determine an approximate number of hours per month that covers your needs. From this, Kim can set a cost effective monthly retainer that you pay for general counseling services. This enables you to budget your legal fees accordingly and also provides you the convenience of having someone in your corner at a moment’s notice. While retainers range from client to client, the most basic plans can be met with a retainer at $150.00 per month. The peace of mind obtained from having a straightforward solution to legal matters will grant you the ability to focus on other aspects of your business.

Kim prides her herself on building a lasting relationship with her clients. Part of her monthly hours includes her investment toward understanding your business, philosophy, industry, and market environment. As an intricate member of your team, you can expect reliable, responsive assistance. This will give you the prestige you deserve when engaging in business transactions and the confidence of having your own General Counsel on your side will increase your bargaining power tremendously. The General Counsel program has proven beneficial to some of Kim’s clients already. If you would believe that the General Counsel Program is right for you, it is important to contact Kim directly and set up a meeting at her office. Together, you can develop a plan that fits your business plan.