Outside General Counsel Services

Hiring an in-house legal counsel provides companies with the advantage of receiving legal advice from someone with an 'insider's' view and  intimate knowledge of their company, and also the advantage of gaining a legal perspective when making strategic business and operating decisions.  However, most small-to-midsize businesses cannot afford the cost of full-time legal counsel, yet many require ongoing legal services and advice.

Paul Mariano has served as both in-house and outside counsel for businesses ranging from small start-up companies to a 200+ employee company with over twelve lines of business.

Paul provides outside general counsel services on an hourly, flat-fee, and monthly-retainer basis and does not bill for any research or meetings related to gaining a better understanding of a client's industry or operations.

OUTSIDE GENERAL COUNSEL SERVICES

As outside counsel, Paul will immerse himself in your business to gain an in-depth understanding of its legal needs with an emphasis on regulatory compliance, liability protection, and risk management.  

As your company's outside general counsel, Paul will:

  • advise on business transactions including:

    • asset purchases and sales

    • inventory transfers and exchanges

    • real estate acquisitions, sales, and 1031 exchanges

    • the assignment of rights and delegation of duties

  • advise on issues related to:

    • business operations

    • due diligence

    • negotiation

    • compliance

    • liability exposure

    • risk management

  • manage all legal needs, whether alone or by outsourcing specialized legal needs to a trusted network of local attorneys, and business and tax advisers, who are regarded as experts in their fields

  • serve as a corporate secretary and attend annual board meetings and special meetings, and draft minutes from those meetings

  • track your company's compliance with its standard operating procedures and with state and federal law

  • serve as your Virginia registered agent.

 
 
 
 
 
 

PHONE

(540) 339-7701

LOCATION

1327 Hamilton Terr SE

Roanoke, VA 24014

HOURS

By Appointment Only