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OUTSIDE GENERAL COUNSEL

Your own general counsel, without the full-time salary

A dedicated attorney who knows your business, reviews your contracts, and answers the call when it matters, for a predictable monthly fee.

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GROWING COMPANIES
You need a lawyer every week, not every year.

Contracts, hires, vendors, and policies keep coming, but a full-time attorney isn’t in the budget yet.

FOUNDERS & CEOs
You want a trusted advisor on call.

Someone who knows your company, your investors, and your goals, and gives you a straight answer before you sign.

LEAN LEGAL TEAMS
Your in-house lawyer needs backup.

Extra capacity for overflow contracts, governance, and projects, without adding headcount.

FULL-TIME IN-HOUSE COUNSEL
$250,000+
per year in salary, benefits, and overhead, often more in the Bay Area
vs.
JWEINAT OUTSIDE GENERAL COUNSEL
$60,000–$114,000
per year, with an experienced attorney and no hiring, benefits, or long ramp-up
MONTHLY PLANS

Choose the level of support you need.

Every plan includes unlimited review and drafting of routine agreements, a monthly block of attorney time for strategy and meetings, and a direct line to your lawyer.

JUST STARTING OUT?
Founder Plan $2,000/mo

Your company formed free, your operating agreement or bylaws, and up to 2 attorney hours a month through your first year. 12-month commitment.

Start your company →
01

Starter GC

Best for:early-stage and small businesses that need dependable, everyday legal coverage.
$5,000/month
Up to 5 attorney hours per month · extra hours $450/hr
What’s included
Unlimited review and drafting of routine agreements: NDAs, offer letters, contractor and consulting agreements, and standard vendor contracts
Monthly hours for advice, calls, and strategy
Annual compliance: Statement of Information, minutes, and good-standing reminders
Direct email, phone, and Slack access
Responses within two business days
Secure document storage
03

Strategic GC

Best for:scaling companies with investors, a board, and significant deals in motion.
$9,500/month
Up to 20 attorney hours per month · extra hours $350/hr
Everything in Core, plus
Negotiation and redlining of high-stakes agreements with the other side
Board meeting preparation and investor relations counsel
Strategic input on financings, partnerships, and acquisitions
Quarterly legal risk review
Same-day responses on urgent matters
ALL PLANS
Extra hours below our $500 standard rate
Unused hours don’t roll over
Free company formation (3-month minimum)
Not sure which plan fits?

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Outside the monthly plan

Larger projects are scoped and quoted separately, in writing, before any work begins, so your monthly fee stays predictable.

Mergers, acquisitions, and sales of a business
Equity financings and securities offerings
Litigation and formal disputes
Immigration petitions for your team
Tax return preparation and filings
Matters outside California law that need local counsel

How it works

1
Discovery call

We learn about your company, your contracts, and where legal questions slow you down.

2
Choose your plan

We recommend the right level of support and confirm everything in a written engagement agreement.

3
Onboarding

We review your key documents and set up a direct line, so you know exactly how to reach us.

4
Ongoing counsel

Send contracts and questions as they come up. We track your hours and keep you ahead of issues.

Common questions

What counts as a “routine agreement”?+

Everyday business documents such as NDAs, offer letters, contractor and consulting agreements, and standard vendor contracts. Review and drafting of these doesn’t count against your monthly hours on any plan. Core and Strategic add more complex documents, such as customer and licensing agreements, commercial leases, and HR policies.

What are the monthly attorney hours for?+

Meetings, strategy calls, and advice that goes beyond routine documents, such as planning a new hire structure, thinking through a dispute, or preparing for a board meeting.

What happens if I need more time in a given month?+

Extra hours are billed at a discount from our $500 standard rate, and the discount grows with your plan: $450/hour on Starter, $400/hour on Core, and $350/hour on Strategic. If you regularly need more time, moving up a plan usually costs less than paying for extra hours, and we'll tell you when it does.

Do unused hours roll over?+

No. Monthly hours reset each month, which keeps pricing simple and predictable.

Can you work alongside our existing lawyers or in-house team?+

Yes. We often act as overflow support for an in-house attorney or coordinate with specialists, such as tax advisors and litigators, on matters outside the plan.

CONTACT US

Let’s talk about your matter.

Confidential consultations for individuals, families, and businesses throughout California. Tell us a little about your situation and we’ll be in touch.

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