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Outside General Counsel Program 

OUTSIDE GENERAL COUNSEL SERVICES

We recognize that most businesses cannot afford a full-time lawyer as their general counsel while at the same time they require prompt and reliable legal advice at a predictable cost to reduce risk and unnecessary overhead.

We also understand that in providing legal services to small businesses there are opposing interests.  A small business needs sound and timely legal advice to manage risk and avoid business disputes and litigation.  Lawyers, on the other hand, typically work on an hourly basis and benefit from lengthy and costly litigation.  Small businesses also need to be able to predict and reliably budget for legal services.  Our experienced lawyers understand the needs of small businesses and the importance of the bottom line.  Our Outside General Counsel Program is intended to meet these needs and concerns of small business owners and allow them to budget for legal services on a regular basis.

 

How the Outside General Counsel Program Works

As part of our general counsel program, we will invest time to meet with you to learn the fundamentals of your business.  We will also review your basic governance documents (Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws and Shareholder Agreements or LLC Operating Agreement).  We will then provide you with prompt legal advice on an agreed range of topics on a fixed fee basis.  You will no longer have to put off calling a lawyer out of fear of starting the billable time meter.

 

What the Program Covers

The Program includes advice and consultation in the following areas of the law:

Contract Review

Licensing agreements, vendor and supply agreements, distribution agreements and other commercial agreements.

Real Estate

Real estate purchases and sales and commercial leases.

Intellectual Property

Securing and protecting copyrights, trademarks, patents, trade secrets and other intellectual property.

Employment Matters

Hiring, firing and retention of employees; discrimination and wrongful termination claims; and employee handbooks.

Collections

Collection matters and demand letters.

Corporate Governance

Board and shareholder resolutions and consents, board meetings, shareholder meetings and meeting minutes.

Capital Raises

Issuance of debt and equity securities, bank loans and credit facilities.

Employee Benefits

Employee benefits, executive compensation, pensions and 401(k) plans and ERISA compliance.

While we are prepared to handle mergers and acquisitions and other material transactions as well as disputes which have become subject to administrative filings, arbitration proceedings or court litigation, the Program does not cover such matters which would be covered by separate arrangements.

Fee Arrangements

We offer our Outside General Counsel Program on a flat fee basis typically ranging from $500.00 to $3,000 per month depending upon the size and nature of your business.  The Program allows you to have at your disposal an experienced and knowledgeable lawyer dedicated to your company’s legal issues with lawyers from other practice specialties available as needed.

You are covered for contracts, leases, employment disputes and other basic legal services.

 

Attorney ContactJoseph von Kaenel | 314-552-4155 | jvonkaenel@evans-dixon.com 

Our Services

Through a broad range of legal disciplines, Evans & Dixon’s highly skilled attorneys leverage their experience and expertise in the following practice areas to meet client objectives:

Insurance Defense

Our civil litigation team offers excellent case management experience, superior advocacy skills and deep knowledge of emerging legal and regulatory changes that can affect the outcome of a dispute.

Business Litigation

When it comes to business litigation, the name speaks for itself: commercial and legal issues are two sides of the same coin.

Collections

Achieving the maximum returns on outstanding debts while minimizing potential risks requires persuasive skill, tenacity and a clear understanding of debt-related regulatory requirements.

Workers' Compensation Defense

At Evans & Dixon, we made our name on the strength of our workers’ compensation and employer liability practice.

Real Estate

Our real estate industry team helps clients stay ahead of emerging legal issues and remain fully competitive in this dynamic sector of the regional and national economy.

Estate Planning

Writing a will is just a small part in establishing a well-crafted estate plan and the attorneys of Evans & Dixon are here to guide you in all legal aspects.

Securities & M+A

The Business Law team is skilled to assess your business needs in commercial contracts, mergers and acquisitions, equity investments, business formations, and corporate governance.

Cyber Security

According to the 2017 Verizon Data Breach Incident Report, 25% of the time security incidents involve internal attackers (e.g. employees or contractors) and 75% involve outside attackers.

Labor & Employment Law

From the executive suite to the factory floor, businesses are only as good as their people. It’s a simple formula — but one that has become increasingly complicated by a diverse, highly mobile workforce and a complex web of federal, state and local regulations.

Healthcare

The U.S. healthcare industry is in the midst of a rapid, major transition from fee-for-service models to a performance- and value-based payment system.

Intellectual Property

In today’s economy, every business owns creative assets that, at minimum, require protection and, at best, can be exploited to realize their full market value.

Insurance Subrogation

The Evans & Dixon Insurance Subrogation group's extensive experience in trials, mediation and arbitration has resulted in the recovery of hundreds of millions of dollars on behalf of insurance companies.

Industries

  • Real Estate
  • Construction
  • Insurance
  • Healthcare
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation

Real Estate

Evans & Dixon’s real estate industry team helps publicly held and privately owned real estate ownership, development, lending and management firms stay ahead of emerging legal issues and remain fully competitive in this dynamic sector of the regional and national economy.

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Construction

Successful economies — and businesses — don’t just grow: they arebuilt. Our attorneys help construction industry clients build successful businesses at every step, from negotiating contracts and agreements, to identifying and developing new sources of financing, to helping resolve disputes and negotiate solutions to conflicts that may arise out of such complex projects..

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Insurance

Every business faces risk. But when riskisyour business, you need legal advisors with the experience, focus and legal acumen to help you balance day-to-day operational concerns, strategic initiatives and compliance with complex regulatory requirements.

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Healthcare

The U.S. healthcare industry is in the midst of a rapid, major transition from fee-for-service models to a performance- and value-based payment system. Regulatory compliance, financial performance, patient data privacy… the list of issues and concerns can appear endless and ever-changing.

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Manufacturing

Manufacturing remains a primary driver of the national economy. This is perhaps more true in the Midwest than any other area of the country. At Evans & Dixon, the attorneys in our manufacturing team have the in-depth technical knowledge and firsthand experience necessary to provide effective, targeted legal guidance to members of this important industry.

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Transportation

Manufacturing remains a primary driver of the national economy. This is perhaps more true in the Midwest than any other area of the country. At Evans & Dixon, the attorneys in our manufacturing team have the in-depth technical knowledge and firsthand experience necessary to provide effective, targeted legal guidance to members of this important industry.

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