Quality Legal Services at Reasonable Rates
Outside general counsel services for greater Houston's energy and corporate firms seeking quality legal services at reasonable rates.
Thomas M. Fountain & Associates PLLC is a new solution for greater Houston's energy and corporate firms seeking quality legal services at reasonable rates. As outside general counsel, we provide the same level of sophisticated legal advice and representation that large companies expect from in-house counsel, but at a fraction of the cost.
Our outside general counsel services include contract review and negotiation, regulatory compliance, employment matters, dispute resolution, and strategic legal advice. We work closely with our clients to understand their business objectives and provide practical, cost-effective legal solutions.
Outside General Counsel for Growing Businesses
This relationship may be a fit for privately held businesses of roughly $1M–$20M in annual revenue, especially $1M–$2M companies that have enough legal exposure to need regular counsel but not enough to justify a full-time in-house lawyer.
Contracts
- Contract Drafting
- Contract Review
- Contract Negotiation
- Vendor, Customer, and Service Agreements
- Independent Contractor Agreements
- NDAs
- Commercial Leases
Corporate & Governance
- LLC Operating Agreements
- Corporate Governance
- Shareholder, Partnership, and Buy-Sell Agreements
- Ownership Disputes
- Corporate Records
- Business Restructuring
Employment & Risk
- Employment Agreements
- Independent Contractor Issues
- Employee Policies
- Termination Risk
- Noncompete/Nonsolicitation
- Demand Letters
- Business Compliance
- Risk Management
Services are provided within the scope of our attorneys' practice.
Dispute Prevention
- Practical legal planning and early issue identification in support of business objectives.
Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Who may benefit from outside general counsel?
The firm describes this offering for privately held businesses with recurring legal needs that may not justify a full-time in-house lawyer. Whether the relationship is a fit depends on the business's needs and the scope the firm can accept.
What work can an outside general counsel relationship cover?
The page lists contract, governance, risk, and dispute-prevention topics, together with the firm's existing description of strategic legal advice and dispute resolution. The engagement letter defines the actual scope of work.
Does the firm publish rates for outside general counsel?
No. TMF & Associates uses the existing phrase “quality legal services at reasonable rates.” The appropriate scope and billing arrangement should be discussed directly with the firm.
Disclaimer: This page is for general information only and should not be construed as formal legal advice or the formation of an attorney-client relationship. Every matter depends on its own facts and circumstances.