General Counsel Services

Our General Counsel Services are tailored for small to mid-sized companies and family offices with no in-house counsel

Forbes Barrentine Law offers set monthly rates, task-based rates, and on-demand fee structures tailored to each client’s specific needs and budget.

Contracting and Leasing Matters

Contract Review, Drafting, and Negotiation
Subcontractor Contracts
Service and Supply Agreements
NDA Review and Creation
Licensing Agreements
SAAS Licensing Agreements
Negotiating, Drafting, and Reviewing Lease Agreements
Commercial Lease Agreements
Equipment Lease Agreements
On-Going Real Estate Needs

Back-Office Matters

Preparation and Review of Employment Agreements including Non-Solicitation, Non-Compete, Non-Disclosure, Confidentiality Provisions, or others
Key Employee Agreements
Independent Contractor Agreements
Offer Letters
Severance and Termination Agreements
Internal Investigations
Workers’ Compensation Risk Mitigation
Hiring, Retention and Termination Related Matters
Employee Policies and Handbooks

Corporate Governance

Preparing Board and Shareholder Resolutions or Consents
Preparation and Review of the Company Agreements, Operating Procedures, Etc.
Succession Planning
Long-Term and Short-Term Growth and Stability Planning
General Business Consulting

Mediation, Arbitration, Litigation, and Risk Management

Oversight and Management of Litigation Matters and Pre-Litigation Disputes
Outside Counsel Communication
Protection of Intellectual Property
Review of Insurance Policies
Review Concerning Company Policies and Procedures
Due Diligence
Counseling Officers and Directors on Fiduciary Duties and Strategic Considerations