Unless you are a large business, it is unlikely that you have any attorney on staff. Dorman Bell offers an affordable and flexible alternative to hiring a full-time staff attorney. Our Offsite General Counsel Services can aid your company in ensuring that you have an “on-call” attorney at all times. Whether it is a contract issue or a compliance issue, we are here to help.
Whether large or small, companies are faced with potential legal obstacles that require the knowledge of an attorney. The attorneys at Dorman Bell understand these challenges, and provide an alternative, cost-effective service to hiring in-house counsel. Our firm believes that a collaborative, team-based approach provides clients with the information and decision-making power to resolve legal issues that arise in daily operations. We will work closely with your management to custom tailor a general counsel plan based on your needs and the size of your business. Clients choose our firm because our attorneys know that each client is different and requires special attention. The boutique setting of our law firm allows for every team member to know and understand the needs of each client. By listening to the client and rendering sound counsel regarding all the options available, the attorneys at Dorman Bell are able to provide our clients with the intelligence necessary to make informed decisions without the burden or expense of hiring full-time legal counsel.
Clients trust the team of attorneys at Dorman Bell to handle a wide variety of issues. No matter what type of question comes our way, we are equipped to treat each issue individually and carefully. Our experience extends across a broad range of categories with a deep understanding of the needs of our clients. We settle for nothing less than results that are in the best interest of each client and we excel at exceeding expectations.
Positive Impact: Our outside general counsel service affords the same benefits of in-house counsel, with the flexibility of only using our firm when needed. In addition, we will work with your business to customize a fee plan that is cost effective and fits your budget. Our flexibility, affordability, and wide range of expertise provide an assured solution to any legal issue that may arise which in turn allows you to focus on your main priority: running a successful business. Let our attorneys positively impact your business plan by providing outside general counsel services.
The wording and formatting of legally binding documents tend to be complicated to anyone who doesn’t fully understand legal jargon. We can customize the legal document to fit your specific needs and wants. Having an expert draft your legal contract will prevent disputes, help avoid grey areas, and maintain compliance with the law. We can assure the contract accurately reflects your understanding of the terms and we will analyze whether the benefits of entering the contract is worth the risks associated with the contract. We make sure both parties are accurately identified and aware of their obligations and responsibilities. Moreover, Dorman Bell will ensure the contract drafted fully protects you and your interest.
Human Resource professionals are responsible for employee handbooks/manuals, establishing policies and procedures, affirmative action programs and policies, government contract and wage laws, human resources compliance audits, non-competition and confidentiality agreements, plant closing laws, substance abuse and drug testing laws, and unemployment compensation. Depending on your needs, it may be cost effective to hire an offsite expert to handle your HR functions, rather than to have a full-time employee or staff handling your Human Resource needs. Having an onsite professional will cost you a salary, payroll taxes, benefits, office space, equipment, and training. Hiring an outside HR professional can provide you with more expertise on issues such as benefits packages, tax related issues, labor laws, etc. We remain current on policies, laws, regulations, and best Human Resource practices to avoid risk. Local, state, and federal employment laws are all relevant and play a role in Human Resources. We remain familiar with a wide range of different statutory and regulatory authorities to effectively and lawfully deal with company personnel.
A Non-disclosure agreement not only protects your intellectual property, but is also used to ensure that the proprietary information you share with another individual or organization won’t go public. Whether it be a unilateral or a mutual non-disclosure agreement, our attorneys can draft and/or review he agreement to make sure it is airtight.
Our experience in technology licensing and intellectual property concepts has allowed our clients to capitalize on their valuable intellectual property rights. We can assist our clients with traditional matters involving intellectual property such as trademarks, copyright licensing, as well as handle due diligence and audits. Our attorneys have a broad understanding in structuring, drafting, and negotiating licenses of intellectual property across a diverse range of industries.
Change is inevitable in business and ensuring the correct due diligence has been taken is imperative when there is a transfer in ownership or entity changes from within. Let us structure a contingency plan that outlines the steps to take if there is a transfer of ownership or a full/partial purchase by an outside party. There are several variables to consider that depend on the business structure and the nature of the change of ownership.