AC LAW
Outside General Counsel & Fractional GC Services for Florida Small Businesses
Ongoing legal counsel for Florida businesses without the cost of a full-time attorney.
Ongoing legal guidance, contract support, and strategic insight for business owners who want consistent access to legal counsel without the overhead of a full-time attorney. Work with AC LAW through a structured monthly engagement designed to support your business as it grows.
Serving small businesses in Miami, Tampa, Orlando, and throughout Florida.
What This Is
Most small businesses and startups in Florida don't need a full-time attorney on staff — but they do need reliable, ongoing legal guidance.
Outside general counsel (OGC), also referred to as Fractional General Counsel, is a cost-effective model that gives your business consistent access to a Florida business attorney on a predictable monthly basis. You can get contracts reviewed, legal questions answered, and strategic guidance on business decisions without paying for a full-time hire or unpredictable hourly bills.
Rather than reacting to legal problems after they become expensive, this model keeps you proactive with a business lawyer who understands your company before an issue arises.
A Practical Alternative to In-House Counsel
What’s Included
AC LAW's outside general counsel services provide Florida businesses with consistent access to strategic legal support. Depending on your membership level, services included in your plan are:
Contract Support
Reviewing, revising, and drafting contracts to ensure your agreements are clear, enforceable, and protective of your interests.
Corporate Governance
Structuring ownership roles, general compliance, and decision-making frameworks through robust internal corporate documents.
Legal Advisory
Answering day-to-day legal questions and spotting potential issues early to keep your business operations moving smoothly.
Risk Mitigation
Identifying potential legal risks in your operations and advising on practical steps to mitigate liability and prevent future disputes.
Formation & Structure
Providing strategic guidance on entity choice and structuring to support your business as it evolves or enters new markets.
Strategic Advisory
Acting as a dedicated legal sounding board for long-term strategic decisions, growth planning, and complex business transitions.
Monthly Plans
Simple, Predictable Pricing
Essential Counsel
$1,000 / month
Designed for businesses that need occasional guidance and reliable access to legal counsel.
Includes:
- Ongoing legal questions and guidance
- Light contract review
- Email-based support
- Limited monthly legal work consistent with typical business needs
Strategic Counsel
⭐ (Most Popular)
$2,000 / month
Designed for growing businesses that require consistent legal support and strategic input.
Includes:
- Expanded legal consultations
- Contract drafting and review
- Governance and operational guidance
- Regular involvement in business decision-making
- Priority response times
General Counsel+
Starting at $4,500 / month
Designed for businesses seeking embedded, high-level legal support.
Includes:
Integration into ongoing business operations
- Ongoing access to legal counsel
- Substantial contract and document work
- Strategic planning and risk management
- Priority access and expedited turnaround
Each plan is structured to provide ongoing legal support based on typical monthly needs. Work outside the scope of a plan may be billed separately at an agreed-upon rate. Custom plans are available based on the size and needs of your business.
Why This Model Works
Consistency Over Crisis
Most legal issues become expensive because they are addressed too late.
This model allows you to identify issues early, make informed decisions, and avoid unnecessary disputes.
Maintain continuity in legal strategy.
Instead of hiring a lawyer only when something goes wrong, you have ongoing access before it does and can act strategically, not reactively.
How It Works
Step I
Initial Consultation
We start with a focused consultation to understand your business, goals, and current legal landscape.
No long-term commitment is required unless otherwise agreed, so your membership can adapt as your business evolves.
Step II
Choose Your Monthly Plan
You select the membership level that fits your volume of legal needs and desired level of access.
Step III
Ongoing Legal Support
You get ongoing access for questions, document support, and strategy as issues arise before they become disputes.
Your Business Deserves a Legal Partner,
Not Just a Lawyer on Speed Dial
Most business owners don't call an attorney until something has already gone wrong. AC LAW's Outside General Counsel model is built for the opposite. You need consistent access to a Florida business attorney who knows your company, anticipates your risks, and is already in your corner when you need it most.
Spots are limited. If you're ready to stop reacting and start operating with legal confidence, let's talk.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is outside general counsel?
Outside general counsel (OGC), or Fractional general counsel, is an attorney or law firm that provides ongoing legal services to a business on a retainer or monthly basis rather than as a full-time employee. It gives small and mid-sized businesses access to experienced legal counsel without the overhead of an in-house legal department.
Is outside general counsel worth it for a small business?
Yes — especially for Florida small businesses that deal with contracts, vendor agreements, or business decisions on a regular basis. OGC allows you to get ahead of legal issues before they become costly disputes, and provides a consistent relationship with an attorney who understands your business.
How is outside general counsel different from hiring a lawyer for a specific matter?
When you hire an attorney for a specific matter, the relationship ends when that matter closes. Outside general counsel is an ongoing engagement your attorney learns your business over time, gives proactive guidance, and is available when questions arise, not just when problems do.
How much does outside general counsel cost in Florida?
AC LAW's outside general counsel plans start at $1,000/month for essential guidance and go up to $4,500+/month for embedded, high-level support. This is typically a fraction of what a full-time in-house attorney would cost and significantly more predictable than hourly billing.
What types of businesses benefit most from outside general counsel?
Small businesses, startups, entrepreneurs, and growing companies that regularly deal with contracts, business formation, governance, compliance, or operational legal questions. If you find yourself needing legal input more than once or twice a year, ongoing OGC is almost always more cost-effective than ad hoc representation.