Outside General Counsel

Running a business means making legal decisions on a regular basis, often without a legal team down the hall. For many small and mid-sized businesses, hiring in-house counsel isn’t practical, but operating without legal guidance can create unnecessary risk.

Cormican Law serves as Outside General Counsel for businesses that want consistent, reliable legal support as issues arise. This service provides business owners with an experienced legal partner who understands their company, priorities, and long-term goals.

Ongoing Legal Support for Growing Businesses

Outside General Counsel services are designed for businesses that need more than one-off legal help. Instead of reacting to issues after they arise, clients have access to ongoing legal guidance that supports better decision-making day to day.

Cormican Law works closely with business owners and leadership teams to answer questions, review decisions, and help navigate legal considerations tied to growth, operations, and change without the overhead of an internal legal department.

Corporate Governance and Internal Structure

As businesses grow, internal structure becomes increasingly important. Clear governance helps owners, managers, and stakeholders understand roles, responsibilities, and decision-making authority.

Cormican Law advises clients on governance matters, including ownership rights, management structure, board and manager responsibilities, and internal policies. The goal is to help businesses operate smoothly while reducing confusion and internal conflict.

Compliance and Risk Awareness

Every business is subject to legal and regulatory requirements, and those obligations can change as a company evolves. Outside General Counsel services include helping clients identify applicable state and federal requirements and reviewing policies and practices with compliance in mind.

Cormican Law helps clients stay aware of their legal obligations, address potential gaps, and reduce exposure to fines, penalties, or operational disruption without overwhelming them with unnecessary detail.

Drafting and Maintaining Key Governance Documents

Well-drafted internal documents provide clarity and continuity, especially as ownership or leadership changes. Cormican Law assists clients with preparing and maintaining governance-related documents, such as:

• Certificates of formation and related filings
• Operating agreements and partnership agreements
• Bylaws for corporations
• Shareholder agreements
• Governance policies and internal procedures

These documents are tailored to reflect how the business actually operates, rather than relying on generic templates.

Support During Change and Transition

Legal questions often increase during periods of change like new ownership, leadership transitions, expansions, or major transactions. As Outside General Counsel, Cormican Law provides continuity and guidance during these moments, helping clients think through legal implications before decisions are finalized.

Start with a Legal Strategy Session

Outside General Counsel relationships begin with a Legal Strategy Session. This initial conversation focuses on understanding your business, identifying legal priorities, and determining whether ongoing support is the right fit for you.

Schedule a Legal Strategy Session