Legal Leadership on Demand: A Trusted Advisor for Growing Companies
Your business deserves more than just piecemeal legal advice. Whether you're scaling a startup, managing intellectual property portfolios, or expanding into new markets, having a seasoned legal partner on your side is essential. As an experienced international business and intellectual property attorney, I offer Fractional General Counsel Services designed to provide you with flexible, high-quality legal support—without the cost of a full-time general counsel. I also offer an option for office hours.
With over 20 years of expertise working with high-profile clients, I provide the strategic legal direction necessary to help businesses like yours scale effectively while minimizing risk. My experience spans multiple industries and includes managing intellectual property portfolios, navigating complex commercial transactions, and resolving legal issues that impact international markets.
Fractional General Counsel: Protecting Your Business & Brand as You Scale
When your business is expanding, so are the legal complexities. Whether it's entering new markets, negotiating contracts, or protecting your intellectual property, having a knowledgeable attorney is critical to ensuring that your business stays protected at every growth stage. Businesses that overlook the need for proactive legal oversight often find themselves facing unexpected setbacks—be it from compliance issues, disputes, or challenges to their intellectual property.
With my extensive background in business and intellectual property law, I provide your company with expert legal advice that enables you to seize growth opportunities while avoiding common pitfalls. As your fractional general counsel, I’ll work with you to ensure your business remains compliant, protected, and primed for success.
Core Customizable Services Offered as Your Fractional General Counsel
When you secure the services, you gain access to a full range of legal services designed to protect your business and ensure smooth operations:
1. Corporate Governance & Compliance
Ensure your business is adhering to all applicable laws and regulations. I help you develop strong governance policies and ensure your company meets international and domestic compliance requirements.
2. Contract Drafting, Review & Negotiation
From complex international agreements to everyday contracts, I ensure that your interests are protected. I handle the drafting, review, and negotiation of key business contracts, including supplier agreements, licensing deals, and service contracts.
3. Intellectual Property Registration, Protection, Maintenance, Management
Protecting your brand is paramount. I provide strategic advice on managing intellectual property assets, including trademark registration, copyright issues, licensing, and infringement resolution.
4. Risk Management & Dispute Resolution
Every business faces risk, but with the right legal strategy, those risks can be minimized. I help you identify and mitigate risks before they become costly problems. In the event of a dispute, I provide strong legal representation in negotiations or litigation.
5. Mergers, Acquisitions & Joint Ventures
If your business is considering a merger, acquisition, or joint venture, I offer expert legal advice to guide you through the process. I help structure deals, conduct due diligence, and negotiate terms to ensure that your business’s interests are fully protected.
6. Employment Law Guidance
Managing a growing team brings legal complexities. I advise on employment law matters, including drafting employment contracts, navigating labor regulations, and resolving disputes related to employee relations.
7. International Business Transactions
For businesses expanding across borders, I provide critical guidance on navigating international regulations, trade laws, and cross-border transactions, ensuring your global expansion is legally sound.
The Advantage of Expert, Flexible Legal Support
As your fractional general counsel, my goal is to provide proactive, strategic legal support—helping you manage day-to-day legal matters, while also preparing for long-term growth. You get the expertise of a seasoned business and intellectual property attorney, without the overhead of a full-time general counsel.
FAQs
What Legal Services Are Included?
For our Digital General Counsel® services, we take pride in providing our clients with top-notch legal support for their business needs. Our team of experienced attorneys specializes in business, trademark, contract, trade secret, entertainment, artificial intelligence, and regulatory compliance issues, and we are committed to helping you achieve your goals. With our ongoing support, you can be confident that your business is in good hands. Contact us today to learn more about how we can you in protecting your and ensuring legal compliance.
Are International Legal Matters Included?
The Founder of Digital General Counsel® services, Michelle J. Miller, has an advanced law degree in International Business Law and decades of experience in global business, speaking, ministry, and education endeavors. Her international experience has taken her to China, Russia, Singapore, South Africa, Haiti, Tanzania, Dubai, and other foreign jurisdictions. So, yes international matters are included but only if you select our Elite package or a custom package at a higher flat fee.
What Is Your Hourly Fee?
Our legal subscription services are offered on a flat fee basis to give you the peace of knowing your investment. For this reason, selecting the best package for your business is best because work performed outside of the level package you select is billed at our standard legal rate. Overall, a legal subscription service is the best option for ongoing legal support due to the investment predictability and the significant cost savings.
Do The Legal Subscription Renew Automatically?
Our service commitments are a 6-month subscription or a 12-month subscription that renews automatically unless timely canceled. We honor the relationship that we are building with our clients so we allocated the time we will dedicate to your matters in advance. For this reason, we need 30-days notice if you would like to cancel your subscription.
All Attorney Calls Included In My Subscription?
Absolutely! Our Elevate Package is designed for entrepreneurs who have the budget to obtain a legal subscription for 1 hour of legal communications each month. Our other packages, includes strategy calls, consultation calls, and email communications.
What Is Your Refund Policy?
We do not have a refund policy because we cannot take back the time, talent, knowledge, and expertise provided to clients. However, our cancellation policy allows the cancellation of your plan with 30-days notice to our office prior to renewal.
Are Filing Fees Included In The Packages?
The Elevate Package does not include legal services, but clients who select this level will receive reduced rates. Our Excel and Elite Packages include the federal fee for 1 trademark class, 1 copyright registration, and up to $150 for a state business filing fee. Please Note: Selecting a project such as a federal trademark application filing will reduce attorney hours for other legal work.
Will Your Represent Me In A Lawsuit?
The Founder of our Digitial General Counsel® services has extensive legal experience. She has worked with different corporate legal teams and managed outside legal counsel while working at a Fortune 500 multinational corporation. However, our packages do not include litigation. Plus, litigation requires a significant investment. Our role is to guide our clients through the process, listen to concerns, and help them understand strategic options before they move forward. While we will not represent you in court, we are your legal supportor throughout the process.
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