Fractional General Counsel Services
At Werner Ayers & McDonald LLP, we understand that managing legal needs can be a significant challenge for businesses of all sizes. Our Fractional General Counsel Services are designed to provide your company with high-quality, cost-effective legal support—whether on an ongoing basis or as needed for specific matters. Acting as your trusted legal advisors, we offer practical guidance that aligns with your business goals and risk management strategies.
Particularly for start-ups or early-stage growth companies, our Fractional General Counsel Services provide access to seasoned legal counsel without the fixed costs associated with hiring a full-time in-house attorney. Mature companies can also benefit from our unique mix of in-house and private practice experience, whether to advise on an ad-hoc matter or provide supplemental support for expanding workloads or growth transactions.
Our Deep Experience Makes us the Ideal Strategic Partner
Founding partner Kevin McDonald and Of Counsel Kevin Blodgett bring extensive experience as General Counsel for publicly traded NYSE-listed companies and private equity portfolio companies in sectors such as Energy, Oil & Gas, Oilfield Services, Manufacturing, and Industrial. We have designed, built and managed award-winning legal departments for energy companies at all stages of growth, while successfully guiding Boards of Directors and executive management teams through complex issues and high-stakes transactions. We are not just lawyers – we are strategic partners who will serve as an integrated extension of your leadership team.
We deliver bespoke legal solutions that address day-to-day corporate matters, complex transactions, and critical business decisions. Our approach is proactive and business-minded, ensuring that your organization can anticipate potential legal issues and navigate challenges with confidence.
Tailored Solutions to Meet Your Needs
We offer tailored Fractional General Counsel Services that can be scaled to meet your specific needs, whether you require an outside general counsel to support your existing legal team or need full-scale management of your company’s legal function. This flexibility enables us to provide the right level of support to minimize legal costs while maximizing efficiency and value.
Tailored Solutions to Meet Your Needs
We offer tailored Fractional General Counsel Services that can be scaled to meet your specific needs, whether you require an outside general counsel to support your existing legal team or need full-scale management of your company’s legal function. This flexibility enables us to provide the right level of support to minimize legal costs while maximizing efficiency and value.
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Focused Results for a Fraction of the Cost
We can provide our Fractional General Counsel Services on predictable monthly retainers or flat fee arrangements, ensuring your access to our particular expertise without exceeding your budget. We are willing to get creative to support our clients, including aligning our interests through alternative investments and other fee structures. For those that are more comfortable with a traditional hourly rate structure, our standard hourly rates are approximately [one-third] the cost of traditional law firms, where a large majority of the attorneys have no actual experience as in-house legal counsel. We are committed to providing cost-effective legal support, and our success is measured by the success of our clients.