Pricing & Legal Plans
Fractional General Counsel & Flat-Fee Legal Pricing in Florida
Compare monthly Fractional General Counsel plans and flat-fee packages for nonprofits, employers, and mission-driven businesses—so you can budget with confidence instead of guessing at hourly totals.
Florida-focused counsel. Engagements are subject to conflict check and a written agreement. Explore corporate & GC, nonprofit formation, and employment & HR compliance, or jump straight to the plans below.
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Fractional General Counsel Plans
Ongoing legal leadership without a full-time hire—contracts, risk checks, and strategic questions handled on a predictable monthly cadence. Learn how we work as outside general counsel.
Starter GC Plan
$1,750/month
- Up to 5 hours/month
- Ongoing legal guidance
- Document review
- Compliance support
Core GC Plan
$4,000/month (Most Popular)
Best fit for most growing nonprofits and mission-driven teams.
- Up to 12 hours/month
- Priority scheduling
- Contracts + HR support
- Ongoing compliance oversight
Premium GC Plan
$6,000/month
- Up to 25 hours/month
- Quarterly board training or audits
- Strategic legal guidance
Premium GC Plus
$8,125/month
- Everything in Premium
- Weekly strategy meetings
- Full legal oversight integration
One-Time Legal Services
Prefer a defined project and a clear fee? These flat-fee options cover common corporate, brand, franchise, and employment-related needs. Not sure which bucket fits? Get Clarity or book a consultation.
Corporate — entity lifecycle, governance, and day-to-day business legal work. See also corporate & general counsel.
Corporate Services
Corporation Formation — $1,200
- Entity selection consult; Articles of Incorporation prepared and filed
- One year registered agent; bylaws; EIN; S-Corp election support when applicable
- Corporate records book with initial resolutions and share certificates
Full scope details
This service provides full formation of a corporation, including attorney consultation on entity selection, preparation and filing of Articles of Incorporation, one year of registered agent service, bylaws drafting, EIN application, S-Corp election support where applicable, and delivery of an organized corporate records book with all initial resolutions and share certificates.
LLC Formation — $1,200
- Ownership-structure consult; Articles of Organization filed
- One year registered agent; Operating Agreement; EIN
- LLC records book with initial documents and membership certificates
Full scope details
Complete legal formation of a limited liability company, including consultation on ownership structure, filing of Articles of Organization, one year of registered agent service, drafting of the Operating Agreement, EIN application, and delivery of an LLC records book with all initial documents and membership certificates.
Trademark — search, application, and Office Action responses for brands expanding thoughtfully.
Trademark Services
Basic Trademark Application — $1,000
- Consult; strategic application and goods/services drafting; basic screening
- One class filed; USPTO monitoring through review
- Registration certificate on approval — +$400 per additional class
Full scope details
Includes attorney consultation, strategic drafting of the application and goods/services, basic trademark screening, filing in one class, monitoring throughout the USPTO review process, and delivery of the registration certificate upon approval. Additional classes may be added for $400 each.
Full-Service Trademark Application — $1,500
- Everything in Basic plus comprehensive trademark review
- First-year maintenance deadline tracking
- Guidance on proper use and protection — +$450 per additional class
Full scope details
Includes all Basic services plus a comprehensive trademark review, deadline tracking for first-year maintenance, and attorney guidance on proper trademark use and protection. Additional classes may be added for $450 each.
Trademark Renewal — $500
- Deadline verification; renewal prep; continued-use review
- One class filed — +$300 per additional class renewed
Full scope details
Renewal of an existing trademark registration, including deadline verification, renewal application preparation, continued-use assessment, and filing for one class. Additional classes may be renewed for $300 each.
Additional Trademark Services — Varies
- Routine updates ($400); extension requests ($250); assignment recordation ($300)
- Office Action responses and TTAB oppositions — hourly
Full scope details
Includes routine updates ($400), Office Action responses (hourly), extension requests ($250), assignment recordation ($300), and TTAB opposition filings (hourly).
Trademark Searches — Starting at $300
- Basic federal register search ($300)
- Multi-class searches ($400 per class) to assess risk before filing
Full scope details
Trademark screening options include a basic federal register search ($300) and multi-class searches ($400 per class). These searches help assess risk before filing an application.
Franchise — FDD and agreement packages for franchisors starting from standard documentation assumptions (see full notes below).
Franchise Services
Franchising Development Package — $12,500
- Franchise Disclosure Document and franchise agreement development
- Structuring guidance and trademark evaluation
- Support aimed at regulatory compliance and franchising readiness
Full scope details
Full development of the federally required Franchise Disclosure Document and franchise agreement. Includes structuring guidance, trademark evaluation, and attorney support to ensure legal compliance and readiness for franchising activities.
State Franchise Registration / Renewal — $600 new / $500 renewal
- Applications and renewals submitted and tracked
- Substantive examiner follow-up — hourly
Full scope details
Submission and tracking of state franchise applications and renewals. Substantive examiner follow-up is billed hourly.
Franchise Review and Consultation — $1,250
- Review of FDD, franchise agreement, and related materials
- Risk-mitigation recommendations before you sign
- Further negotiation or drafting — hourly
Full scope details
Legal review of an FDD, franchise agreement, and related materials with attorney consultation and recommendations for risk mitigation before signing. Additional negotiation or drafting is billed hourly.
Additional Franchise Services — Varies
- International franchising, annual updates, compliance programs
- Fees depend on scope — ask for a tailored quote
Full scope details
Includes international franchising support, annual updates, and compliance program development. Fees are based on scope.
Transactional & HR — handbooks, policies, and agreements. For ongoing workplace compliance context, visit employment & HR compliance.
Transactional Services
Contract Drafting or Review — Starting at $600
- Business agreements drafted or reviewed
- Issue spotting, recommendations, and structured revisions
Full scope details
Attorney review or preparation of business agreements, including issue spotting, recommendations, and structured revisions.
Compliance & Governance Audit — Starting at $3,500
- Review of governance, filings, structure, and compliance obligations
- Written findings summary
Full scope details
Evaluation of organizational governance, filings, structure, and compliance obligations, delivered with a written findings summary.
Employee Handbook — Starting at $2,500
- Comprehensive handbook drafted or updated
- Employer-specific policy integration and revisions
Full scope details
Drafting or updating of a comprehensive employee handbook with employer-specific policy integration and revisions.
HR Investigations — Hourly
- Neutral attorney-led workplace investigations
- Interviews and written findings summaries
Full scope details
Neutral attorney-led investigations addressing workplace complaints or concerns, including interviews and findings summaries.
Startup & Nonprofit Packages
Ideal for founders and boards who want to launch a Florida nonprofit correctly, stay compliant, and avoid costly rework—from formation through governance basics.
Nonprofit Formation + 501(c)(3) — $2,500
- Formation documents prepared and filed; EIN
- Bylaws and conflict-of-interest policy
- Support for IRS Form 1023 or 1023-EZ; initial tax-exempt governance resolutions
Full scope details
Attorney-led setup of a nonprofit organization, including preparation and filing of formation documents, EIN issuance, bylaws and conflict-of-interest policy drafting, support completing IRS Form 1023 or 1023-EZ, and initial governance resolutions required for tax-exempt operations.
Nonprofit Startup Package (First Year) — Starting at $5,000
- Formation and 501(c)(3) filing; essential governance policies
- Board onboarding; state charitable solicitation guidance
- Custom annual compliance calendar; advisory meetings through operational launch
Full scope details
A comprehensive first-year compliance and governance program for new nonprofits. Includes formation and 501(c)(3) filing, essential governance policies, board onboarding materials, state charitable solicitation guidance, a customized annual compliance calendar, and attorney advisory meetings to support operational launch.
Hourly billing is used only when work falls outside a flat-fee package or monthly plan—for example, deep negotiation, unusual examiner actions, or scope that needs a custom engagement letter.
Hourly Rates
- Senior Attorney (Lin Brinkley) — $400/hour
- Attorney (Thania Diaz Clevenger) — $360/hour
- Paralegal — $125/hour
No surprises. No hidden fees.
We prioritize clear scopes, upfront pricing, and proactive communication so you always know where things stand.
Key terms at a glance
- Government and agency filing fees are billed separately from the legal fees shown here.
- “Starting at” means the final fee depends on confirmed scope after we align on your priorities.
- Written engagement, invoicing, and payment terms (including interest on overdue balances) apply to every matter.
Full pricing notes
- Government filing fees are not included in any listed service.
- “Starting at” indicates pricing may increase based on project scope.
- Franchise fees assume standard documentation for a single unit franchise unless otherwise specified.
- Payment is due upon invoice; balances older than 30 days accrue 18% interest.
- Additional work beyond the described scope will be billed hourly.
Pricing FAQ
Quick answers about fractional GC, flat fees, and hourly billing. This is general information—not legal advice for your specific situation.
How much does fractional general counsel cost?
Monthly Fractional General Counsel plans are tiered by included hours and support level—see the plans above for current pricing. We’ll confirm scope and fit on a consultation call.
Are government filing fees included in these prices?
No. Government and agency filing fees are billed separately from the legal fees listed on this page.
Do you offer flat-fee quotes for one-time projects?
Yes. Many services are offered at a flat fee once we confirm the scope. If work falls outside that scope, we may discuss hourly billing or an updated flat-fee arrangement.
When is hourly billing used?
Hourly billing applies when work falls outside a defined flat-fee package or monthly plan—for example, complex examiner follow-up, extensive negotiation, or matters that need a custom scope.
Who is this pricing for?
Our pricing is designed for Florida nonprofits, employers, and mission-driven businesses that want clear scopes and predictable options—whether you need a one-time project or ongoing counsel.
Not sure what you need? We’ll guide you.
Call 813-461-5500 or use the buttons below—we’ll help you match scope to the right plan or package.
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