Fractional General Counsel Services for Growing Businesses
Most growing businesses need consistent legal counsel but can't justify the cost of a full-time Chief Legal Officer or General Counsel. Hiring an in-house attorney means six-figure salaries, benefits, office space, and overhead, often totaling $200,000+ annually. Newmen Law's Fractional General Counsel services provide you with sophisticated legal expertise on a flexible, cost-effective basis. Think of us as your legal department, available when you need us, scaled to your budget, without the full-time commitment. You get senior-level counsel, immediate responsiveness, and comprehensive business law coverage at a fraction of the cost.
A Fractional General Counsel (also called Outside General Counsel or Virtual General Counsel) is a senior attorney who serves as your company's legal counsel on a part-time, flexible basis. Instead of hiring a full-time General Counsel, you retain a law firm to provide ongoing legal support scaled to your needs, whether that's 10 hours per month or 40 hours per month.
Comprehensive Business Law Expertise
We're not a niche firm. We handle everything your business needs from contracts to employment to compliance to transactions.
All Industries Welcome
We serve businesses across healthcare, technology, professional services, manufacturing, retail, and more.
Senior-Level Counsel
You work directly with experienced attorneys, not junior associates.
Business-Minded Approach
We understand business priorities and provide practical, actionable advice.
Value-Added
Network
Access to our trusted partners including CPAs, insurance brokers, marketing agencies, and merchant processors.
California Expertise, Nationwide Reach
Deep knowledge of California business law with capability to support nationwide operations.
Fractional GC services provide ongoing, proactive counsel. We learn your business, anticipate issues, and provide strategic guidance, not just reactive legal answers when problems arise.
We offer flexible arrangements. You can add hours at discounted rates, increase your retainer for the next month, or we can discuss a higher retainer level.
We coordinate with specialized counsel when needed (e.g., IP litigation, immigration, etc.) while managing the relationship and keeping costs down.
Retainer clients get priority response. We typically respond to urgent matters within a few hours and routine matters within 24 hours.
Yes. Most retainers are month-to-month with 30-day notice. We want you to work with us because we add value, not because you're locked in.
