General Counsel

Our General Counsel Services include efficient solutions for business owners seeking ongoing legal support without the expense of full-time in-house counsel. Tailored for small to mid-size businesses, this service offers significant cost savings and the advantage of having a legal team member who is intimately familiar with your business. 

Flexible Service Structure: 

• On-Demand Advisement: Access to legal support on an as-needed basis at discounted hourly rates, allowing you to manage costs effectively. 
• Project-Based Estimates: We provide clear estimates for specific projects, enabling precise budgeting and financial planning. 
• Regular Counsel Packages: For businesses with ongoing legal needs, we offer weekly or monthly packages that can result in substantial savings. 

Comprehensive Package Offerings: 

• Unlimited Scheduled Consultations: Access to regular Zoom calls or meetings to discuss ongoing legal matters such as contract drafting and negotiation, Human Resources and employment law advice, intellectual property matters, and other daily legal issues. 
• Preferred Rate Flat Services: Benefit from preferred pricing with flat rates for essential business documentation. This includes the creation of tailored Contract Templates, comprehensive Employee Handbooks, and Corporate Governance materials, all crafted to meet the specific needs of your business. 
• Routine Corporate Maintenance and Government Filings Management: Our services include comprehensive management of routine corporate maintenance and government filings to keep your business in compliance with legal requirements. We provide informed advisement, along with diligent tracking and timely reminders for filing deadlines. Please be aware that we require your express permission before proceeding with any filings. Additionally, clients are responsible for any associated filing fees, which are not covered in our service fees. 
• Regulatory Compliance and Training: Guiding your business through complex regulatory landscapes. 
• Policy Strategy and Best Practice Advisement: Providing insights for optimal operational strategies. 

• Outside Counsel Management: Coordinating with specialized legal professionals as required. 
• Registered Agent Services: We serve as the registered agent for your business, meaning all official government notices and legal documents, including lawsuits, will be received at our office first. This service ensures prompt and reliable handling of important legal communications. 
• Annual Business Review: On a periodic basis, we conduct thorough reviews of our general counsel services as they apply to your business. This is to ensure that the arrangements continue to meet your needs effectively and to make any necessary adjustments for mutual benefit and efficiency. 

At the Law Office of Jared D. Ackley, we are committed to providing holistic and adaptive legal services that grow with your business. Our General Counsel Services are designed to offer you a full spectrum of legal support, tailored to the unique needs of your business. From ensuring compliance with corporate formalities to providing timely advisement on complex legal matters, we are here to assist you every step of the way. With our firm as your partner, you can focus on what you do best — running your business — secure in the knowledge that your legal affairs are in capable hands.