General Counsel Lawyer

Practical Legal Support For Growing Businesses

Every business, whether a startup or well-established enterprise, reaches a point where legal guidance becomes a need—and sometimes not just an occasional one. At that point, relying solely on outside legal help for each issue can slow down progress and increase costs. That’s where having ongoing legal support from our outside general counsel lawyer can make a meaningful difference.

At Aptt Law LLC, we work closely with companies that want consistent legal advice built into their day-to-day operations. We understand that legal issues don’t come up once and disappear; they often evolve alongside your business. That’s why having our lawyers embedded in your operations can offer more clarity, faster decisions, and fewer surprises.

Long-Term General Legal Guidance

Instead of reacting to legal problems as they arise, we help businesses stay proactive. Whether it’s reviewing vendor contracts or structuring internal policies, consistently legal support allows for quicker decisions and better long-term outcomes. Working with our dedicated legal team means fewer delays and more informed choices.

We assist with a wide range of business matters such as:

• Drafting and reviewing commercial agreements
• Advising on employment practices and internal procedures
• Overseeing compliance with local, state, and federal regulations
• Structuring business succession or ownership transfers
• Conducting due diligence for potential acquisitions
• Mergers and acquisitions
• Business financing support
• Drafting or updating governance documents like operating agreements

Because we work closely with leadership teams, we’re able to offer input that fits with the business’s goals, and not just the legal rules.

Protecting Interests While Supporting Growth

Growth creates new legal questions. Entering a new market, hiring in a new state, or rolling out a new service can all create legal exposure. Ongoing legal guidance helps identify what needs to be addressed and offers a path forward that supports momentum rather than slowing it down. Here are some benefits businesses often see with build-in legal counsel:

• More consistent legal decisions that match business priorities
• Reduced risk from overlooked compliance issues
• Greater efficiency by streamlining contract processes

We may also act as a communication bridge between leadership, operations, and third parties when legal topics are involved.

Our founder, Geoffrey M. Aptt, brings nearly a decade of corporate law experience to his practice. Our approach at Aptt Law LLC emphasizes approachability, responsiveness, and clear communication, meaning we don’t believe in one-size-fits-all advice. Instead, we take the time to understand what matters most to our clients, offering clear, thoughtful legal solutions built around each situation.

Legal Service Fees

Fees. We charge a monthly subscription fee for these general corporate legal services based on the following tier schedule:

Tier 1: $1,500.00/month with a Three (3) Month Commitment.

This includes unlimited emails, unlimited 15-minute telephone calls, and two (2) hours of legal work per month. Legal work performed in excess of these two hours shall be billed at a 5% discount based off our current rates of $500.00 per hour for my time and $200.00 per hour for my paralegal’s time, who will be utilized where appropriate to avoid unnecessary attorney fees. Please be advised that my Paralegal is subject to the same standards of confidentiality as attorneys. These rates are subject to change once a year, usually in December. Any unused two (2) hours of legal work in a given month shall carry over to the proceeding month but shall expire if unused in the second month.

Tier 2: $3,000.00/month with a three (3) month commitment and then month to month.

This includes unlimited emails, unlimited 15-minute telephone calls, and four (4) hours of legal work per month. Legal work performed in excess of these four hours shall be billed at a 10% discount based off our current rates of $500.00 per hour for my time and $200.00 per hour for my paralegal’s time, who will be utilized where appropriate to avoid unnecessary attorney fees. Please be advised that my Paralegal is subject to the same standards of confidentiality as attorneys. These rates are subject to change once a year, usually in December. Any unused four (4) hours of legal work in a given month shall carry over to the proceeding two months but shall expire if unused in the third month.

Tier 3: $5,000.00/month with a three (3) month commitment and then month to month.

This includes unlimited emails, unlimited 15-minute telephone calls, and six (6) hours of legal work per month. Legal work performed in excess of these six hours shall be billed at a 15% discount based off our current rates of $500.00 per hour for my time and $200.00 per hour for my paralegal’s time, who will be utilized where appropriate to avoid unnecessary attorney fees. Please be advised that my Paralegal is subject to the same standards of confidentiality as attorneys. These rates are subject to change once a year, usually in December. Any unused six (6) hours of legal work in a given month shall carry over to the proceeding three months but shall expire if unused in the fourth month.

You agree to pay fees for services provided under Additional Scope of Work based on the rate of $500.00 per hour for my time, with allowances for reduction or increase in fees under certain circumstances. Paralegals, who will be utilized where appropriate to avoid unnecessary attorney fees, are charged at $160.00 per hour. Paralegals utilized are subject to the same standards of confidentiality as attorneys. These rates are subject to change once a year, usually in December.

Contact Aptt Law Today

Whether you need help scaling operations, reviewing strategic decisions, or keeping up with changing regulations, our team is here to support you with steady, practical advice. By working with our outside general counsel lawyer, your operations can stay focused on growth with the reassurance that legal decisions are moving in the right direction. Reach out to Aptt Law LLC today to find out how our legal services can become a part of your business’s foundation. We offer monthly flat fee predictable pricing! Let’s talk about the kind of support that helps you move forward with more clarity and confidence.

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