General Counsel Services

Companies use lawyers in different ways. Some engage counsel only when a legal problem arises; others use a lawyer proactively to identify risks, prevent problems, and create advantages.  For many companies, a full-time general counsel is the ideal choice. An in-house lawyer is a professional advisor who becomes familiar with the company, its people, its operations, and its goals, allowing the lawyer to provide increasingly valuable advice over time. But many businesses simply are not ready to take on the cost of a full-time employee.  Fractional general counsel services offer a cost-effective solution.

Melton Legal Services provides subscription-based general counsel services for companies that want the expertise and ongoing relationship without the expense of hiring a full-time employee.  Rather than waiting for a legal problem to arise, you can have a lawyer who understands your business and is available to help you address legal issues before they become problems.

MLS offers several levels of service designed to match different legal needs and budgets:

• Broad Scope: An ongoing general counsel relationship covering the broad arena of business law, with the amount of service tailored to the level of time you select.

• Contract Review: Focused legal review and analysis of your company’s contracts.

• Compliance Monitoring: Focused assistance with legal compliance, risk mitigation, and internal legal questions and disputes.

If none of these options fit your needs, MLS can develop a customized subscription tailored to your company.  Fractional general counsel services are designed to provide significant value beyond the subscription itself.  Subscribers also receive discounted rates on additional hourly and flat-fee services that fall outside the scope of their subscription.

MLS offers clients an opportunity to have a top tier business lawyer without hiring a whole corporate legal department. Call MLS today to see how you can start getting the most value for your money.