Do you handle employment law issues?

We provide advisory counsel on employment matters, HR policies, and risk prevention to help you avoid disputes. We do not handle employment litigation.

Can you help us negotiate with difficult franchisees?

Yes. We provide strategic guidance on how to communicate with, issue notices to, and negotiate with non-compliant or difficult franchisees while protecting the system.

How does billing work for ongoing counsel?

We offer flat-fee monthly retainer arrangements tailored to the volume of legal support your business requires, providing predictable legal costs.

Ongoing Advisory

Ongoing Legal Counsel for Franchise and Business Operations

Fractional general counsel providing day-to-day legal support, contract review, and strategic guidance for growing businesses.

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30+ Years

Business Law
Experience

Nationwide

Strategic
Counsel

Multi-State

Regulatory
Compliance

Founder

Focused
Strategy

What’s At Stake

Growing businesses face legal decisions daily. Operating without ongoing legal guidance often results in:

Signing unfavorable vendor or supplier contracts

Mishandling employee terminations and HR issues

Inconsistent enforcement of franchise standards

Missed regulatory deadlines and compliance filings

Minor disputes escalating into expensive litigation

Our Process

1. Onboarding

Deep dive into your business model, goals, and current risks.

2. Audit

Review existing contracts, policies, and corporate governance.

3. Integration

Establish direct communication channels with your leadership team.

4. Advisory

Provide on-demand legal counsel for day-to-day operations.

5. Strategy

Quarterly reviews to align legal protection with business growth.

What We Help With

Comprehensive day-to-day legal support for your operations.

Contract Review & Drafting

Review vendor, supplier, lease, and partnership agreements before you sign.

Franchisee Relations

Guidance on handling defaults, transfers, renewals, and franchisee communications.

Employment & HR Advisory

Counsel on hiring, firing, policies, and avoiding joint-employer liability.

Corporate Governance

Maintain corporate records, board minutes, and entity compliance.

Dispute Prevention

Strategic advice to resolve conflicts early before they reach litigation.

Regulatory Compliance

Ongoing monitoring of state and federal regulations affecting your industry.

Frequently Asked Questions

Operational Counsel (or Fractional General Counsel) integrates us into your team. We understand your business intimately, allowing us to provide proactive, strategic advice rather than just reacting to crises.