Brown & Blaier, PC / Business law practice

Outside general counsel.
Legal advice with
business context.

Brown & Blaier advises businesses in New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, and abroad on the legal questions that arise as they launch, operate, and grow.

Inquiries open our firm’s MyCase contact form.

An ongoing business perspective

Do you need outside counsel?

Business decisions often raise several legal questions at once. A new agreement may affect your customer relationships, hiring plans, intellectual property, or the way your company operates.

Outside general counsel gives your business access to legal guidance through an external law firm. By working closely with clients, we develop an understanding of their activities and objectives so our advice reflects the business behind the question.

Our practice supports companies before and after launch and as they scale. We work to balance legal considerations with business needs, with an emphasis on adaptability, communication, and fee transparency.

If you are deciding how to structure a business, negotiating day-to-day agreements, or addressing the legal aspects of growth, we can discuss the support your company needs.

Areas of support

Legal questions rarely
stay in one category.

Our outside-counsel practice connects advice across the areas that affect everyday operations and the next stage of your business. The engagement defines the work the firm will handle.

01 / AREAS OF SUPPORT

Corporate structure & startup planning

Guidance on corporate structure and what should be in place before and after launch. Explore formation packages when you need a defined starting scope.

Startup legal packages
02 / AREAS OF SUPPORT

Business contracts & negotiations

Advice on day-to-day business contracts and negotiations, with attention to the relationship the agreement is intended to support.

Business contracts
03 / AREAS OF SUPPORT

Hiring & working relationships

Counsel on hiring matters as your business develops its team. Bring your proposed arrangements and existing documents to the discussion.

04 / AREAS OF SUPPORT

Privacy & international expansion

Guidance on privacy considerations as your business grows, including questions that arise when expanding internationally.

Website agreements & privacy
05 / AREAS OF SUPPORT

Trademarks & brand protection

Support for protecting your brand through trademarks as you develop your products, services, and business identity.

Trademark counsel
06 / AREAS OF SUPPORT

Industry requirements & standards

Help addressing the regulations or standards relevant to your business. The specific industry and proposed activity help define the legal questions to discuss.

How we approach the relationship

The value of knowing
your business.

Advice in context

Your activities and objectives provide the starting point. Understanding them helps us focus on the legal issues relevant to your decisions.

A connected perspective

Corporate structure, contracts, hiring, privacy, and brand protection can affect one another. An outside-counsel relationship creates room to discuss those connections.

Clarity about the work

Discuss the scope and fee arrangement alongside your business priorities. The right arrangement depends on the legal support you need.

Fees & subscriptions

Flexible arrangements.
A defined scope of work.

The firm offers hourly billing, flat-fee startup packages, and outside-counsel subscriptions. Discuss the nature and frequency of your legal needs to identify an appropriate arrangement.

01 / HOURLY

Hourly work

Discuss the work involved, expected timing, and applicable billing terms with the firm.

Discuss your needs
02 / DEFINED PROJECT

Startup packages

Explore the published formation packages, included documents, and additional-fee disclosures.

Compare startup packages
03 / MONTHLY SUPPORT

Fractional general counsel

Review the separate subscription page for monthly package details, included services, and limits.

View subscription details

The areas of support described on this page are not a list of services included in every subscription. Refer to the applicable package and engagement terms.

Preparing for a conversation

Tell us what is changing
in your business.

A useful first inquiry starts with the decision or project in front of you. Tell us whether you are preparing to launch, negotiating an agreement, bringing people into the business, or planning an expansion.

You can also describe whether you are looking for help with a particular matter or a continuing outside-counsel relationship.

  • Your business and where it operates.
  • The legal question, project, or proposed change.
  • Your timing and any known deadlines.
  • Whether you expect recurring legal needs.

Keep the initial inquiry general. Avoid sharing confidential information before an attorney-client relationship is established.

Before you get in touch

Questions about outside general counsel.

What does outside general counsel do?

Outside general counsel advises a business through an external law firm. Our practice includes corporate structure, business contracts, hiring matters, privacy considerations, trademarks, and industry requirements. The services for a particular client depend on the agreed scope.

Is outside counsel the same as a monthly subscription?

Outside counsel describes the legal relationship. A monthly subscription is one way the firm offers ongoing support. The firm also offers hourly billing and flat-fee startup packages. See our fractional general counsel page for subscription details.

Does the subscription include everything on this page?

No. This page describes the broader practice. Each subscription has its own included services, limits, and exclusions. Review the subscription details and discuss any additional needs with the firm.

Can outside counsel help before my business launches?

Yes. The firm offers guidance on what should be in place before and after launch, including corporate structure. The startup-packages page provides details on defined formation offerings.

Where are the businesses you serve located?

We serve as outside general counsel for businesses in New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, and abroad. Describe where your business operates and the matter involved so the firm can discuss the appropriate scope.

How do I start a conversation?

Use an inquiry button to open the firm’s MyCase contact form. Briefly describe your business, the support you need, and your timing. An inquiry alone does not establish an attorney-client relationship.

Related resources

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Your next step

Legal support for
your next business decision.

Tell us about your business and the questions in front of you.

Discuss your legal needs

Continue to our firm’s MyCase contact form.

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