Why My Outside General Counsel™?
Why Do I Need My Outside General Counsel?
“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.”
Ben Franklin understood very well that it’s easier—and often cheaper—to prevent problems from happening in the first place than to repair the damage after it has already occurred.
For small- to mid-sized businesses, the proactive advice and guidance provided by an experienced business attorney can be the key to preventing time-consuming and expensive problems and protecting against potentially serious trouble. But the traditional hourly billing model of most attorneys means that the cost of seeking help early and often can be prohibitive.
As a result, many business owners are tempted to deal with “small” issues on their own, but “small” issues can grow into big problems. At that point, owners are forced to hire an attorney to deal with a small matter that has become a larger, more time consuming and expensive issue.
Being afraid of talking with your lawyer is exactly the problem My Outside General Counsel (MOGC: pronounced “MAHK-see") was designed to solve.
A Complete Legal Solution for Businesses
MOGC is an innovative, subscription-based legal service for small- to mid-sized businesses. Unlike traditional law firms’ unpredictable, by-the-hour billing, MOGC is completely transparent about its services and fixed, monthly costs (see subscription plan overview). Further, because experienced business attorneys also have wealth of business knowledge and negotiating expertise, MOGC includes business and negotiating advice, in addition to legal advice, in its tiers.
A MOGC subscription is a comprehensive solution, providing:
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- Legal advice for the routine legal issues that arise every day (e.g., contracts, legal letters, etc.)
- Strategic business advice and negotiating guidance
- Discounts on non-routine legal services outside of MOGC (e.g., litigation, patents, M&A, etc.)
Importantly, MOGC takes the stress out of the lawyer-client relationship by removing the question: “How much is this going to cost?” Your monthly subscription to MOGC gives you unlimited access to your lawyer without a meter running.
Choose from four different subscription tiers, depending on your needs, and get the benefit of having your own in-house counsel without the associated cost. A subscription to MOGC allows you to seek help early and often – because it’s part of your subscription.
Other online legal services typically assign different attorneys each time you call which leads to piecemeal, siloed advice. MOGC is different.
MOGC’s Managing Partner, Matthew C. Donahue of Donahue Law Offices, brings more than 34 years of experience in business law and litigation. Practicing in New Hampshire, Vermont, and Massachusetts, Matt is responsible for coordinating your MOGC legal services wherever they may be required. We begin by hand-selecting the attorney who best fits your specific legal or business needs, either from our firm or from our network of trusted member firms, with all of which we have personal, ongoing relationships. From the beginning, you will have a dedicated MOGC attorney who develops a deep, holistic understanding of your business, as well as your personal style and preferences. In addition, Matt will remain your overall point of contact whenever necessary. It is this personal commitment to you and your business that sets MOGC apart.
Think of your MOGC attorney as a member of your management team who is available anytime to give you legal and business advice.
Subscription legal services for small businesses
As a small business owner you understand that smart planning includes preventing problems and protecting against potential trouble. Yet without professional guidance, you often don’t know what you don’t know. These are just some of the questions you might ask yourself when assessing the need for our services:
- Are my contracts iron-clad and have I negotiated the best terms?
- Are my HR policies fair to my employees while protecting my business?
- Do I have the right licenses and permits I need to operate?
- Are my internal agreements drafted to prevent future disputes?
- Is my business fully compliant with local, state and federal laws?
- Is my Intellectual Property adequately protected?
Businesspeople who try to do it alone have few options to protect themselves. Having a dedicated MOGC attorney who can answer these questions and more, will reduce risk and protect your business interests and legal rights so you can focus on successfully managing and growing your business. That’s what a MOGC subscription provides.
Subscription legal services for mid-sized businesses
If you own a larger company, you likely have more—and more complex—ongoing legal and strategic business needs. While big corporations can afford to hire their own in-house legal teams to turn to at any time, many medium-sized businesses are often deterred by the cost of such a luxury. A Tier 3 and especially Tier 4 MOGC subscription is a highly cost-effective way to benefit from ongoing general counsel services without the associated price tag.
For example, your business might benefit from having an attorney present at Board meetings, allowing strategic discussions to be protected by attorney-client privilege, or from formal succession planning or personal estate planning. A Tier 4 MOGC subscription even offers flat-fee litigation for claims under $25,000.
With a more comprehensive set of services included at the higher tiers, MOGC’s ongoing guidance and troubleshooting can help medium- to large-sized businesses identify opportunities, avoid missteps, and help you make effective business decisions with no second-guessing.
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MOGC provides:
- Unlimited Access: Schedule a phone or video meeting with your lawyer anytime you need advice.
- Predictable Pricing: Fixed monthly costs and no meter running means no anxiety around unpredictable and potentially large legal bills.
- Legal and Business Advice: Rely on MOGC for both legal advice and strategic business guidance, as required.
- Broad Experience: MOGC is backed by a team of experienced business lawyers with expertise in all the areas of law small businesses need so we can put the right lawyer to work on your behalf.
- Affordable Cost: Bring a lawyer onto your team without the price tag of hiring in-house counsel.
- Personal Attention: As part of our ongoing relationship, your dedicated MOGC attorney will truly get to know you and your business.
Ready to Subscribe to My Outside General Counsel™?
My Outside General Counsel (MOGC) is an innovative, subscription-based legal service for small- to mid-sized businesses. With fixed monthly pricing and four different tiers to choose from, MOGC provides unlimited access to your dedicated attorney. Add a lawyer to your team with MOGC!
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