Beebe Law PLLC​

Fractional General Counsel Services for Arizona Small Businesses

At Beebe Law, PLLC, we understand that most growing businesses need regular legal guidance long before they need—or can justify hiring—a full-time General Counsel. Whether you're launching a new venture, expanding your operations, or navigating the day-to-day challenges of running an established business, legal questions don't arrive on a predictable schedule.

A Fractional General Counsel (sometimes referred to as an "outsourced general counsel" or "outside general counsel") provides ongoing access to experienced legal counsel without the expense of employing a full-time executive. More importantly, a seasoned General Counsel does more than answer legal questions. They become a trusted business advisor who understands your company, helps identify risk before it becomes a problem, and works alongside leadership to support informed business decisions.

Like many entrepreneurs, business owners often rely on determination, creativity, and a willingness to solve problems as they arise. While that entrepreneurial spirit is invaluable, some mistakes can be expensive. Having trusted legal counsel available before decisions are made—not after problems arise—can save significant time, money, and unnecessary risk.

Businesses are rarely "too small" to benefit from proactive legal counsel. In fact, our experience has shown the opposite. The earlier a relationship is established, the more value your legal advisor can provide.

We frequently hear prospective clients say, "I wish I had spoken with an attorney before this happened." Whether it's an avoidable contract dispute, an intellectual property issue, an flagging an employment concern, or a regulatory compliance problem, addressing legal issues early is almost always less expensive than trying to resolve them after the fact.

Our goal is simple: help you identify opportunities, minimize legal risk, and keep your business moving forward with confidence.

You've worked hard to build your business through smart decisions, calculated risks, and a lot of determination. A Fractional General Counsel helps ensure your legal decisions are every bit as strategic as your business decisions.

IS IT TIME TO ADD A FRACTIONAL GENERAL COUNSEL TO YOUR TEAM?

You may benefit from a Fractional General Counsel if ...

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     ✔ You regularly sign contracts with customers, vendors, manufacturers, or independent contractors.

     ✔ You're growing and legal questions seem to arise every week.

     ✔ You don't have enough legal work to justify hiring a full-time attorney.

     ✔ You find yourself calling different lawyers every time a new issue comes up.

     ✔ You're launching new products or services.

     ✔ You have employees—or expect to hire them soon.

     ✔ You want someone to review marketing materials before they're published.

     ✔ You'd rather prevent legal problems than pay to fix them later.

     ✔ You want a trusted legal advisor who understands your business—not just your latest legal issue.

​If several of these sound familiar, a Fractional General Counsel relationship may be one of the best investments you can make in your business.

WHAT IS A FRACTIONAL GENERAL COUNSEL?  

A Fractional General Counsel provides ongoing legal guidance to businesses on a part-time or as-needed basis. Rather than engaging an attorney only when a dispute arises, businesses have a trusted legal advisor who understands their operations, goals, and risk tolerance.

Ms. Beebe spent more than a decade serving as in-house counsel, including as General Counsel and Assistant General Counsel for companies operating in the technology and consumer products industries. She understands firsthand the practical challenges businesses face because she has sat on both sides of the table—as outside counsel and as an executive responsible for balancing legal risk with business objectives.

BENEFITS OF A FRACTIONAL GENERAL COUNSEL:

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• Ongoing legal guidance from an attorney who understands your business.
  
• Predictable legal costs through customized monthly engagements.
  
• Early identification of legal and operational risk.
  
• Strategic support for business growth and decision-making.
  
• Contract drafting, negotiation, and review.
  
• Employment and HR issue spotting.
  
• Marketing and advertising review.
  
• Intellectual property guidance.
  
• Vendor and customer agreement support.
  
• Management of outside counsel when litigation or specialized matters arise.
  
• Executive-level legal guidance without hiring a full-time General Counsel.
  

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TYPICAL FRACTIONAL GENERAL COUNSEL SERVICES MAY INCLUDE:

• Regular strategy meetings with ownership or executive leadership.
• Unlimited or prioritized legal questions (depending on engagement).
  
• Contract drafting, review, and negotiation.
  
• Employment issue spotting and policy review.
  
• Intellectual property strategy.
  
• Review of marketing, advertising, websites, and promotional materials.
  
• Vendor, supplier, licensing, and commercial agreements.
  
• Risk assessments for new products, services, and initiatives.
  
• Coordination and management of outside counsel.
  
• Employee training and legal education.
  
• AI governance and technology counseling.
  
• Crisis management and strategic legal planning.

WHAT IS THE COST FOR THE OUTSIDE IN-HOUSE COUNSEL SERVICE?

Every business has unique legal needs. Accordingly, our Fractional General Counsel engagements are customized based on your business, industry, anticipated workload, and objectives.

Engagements typically involve a predictable monthly fee covering an agreed scope of services, with additional work available as needed at preferred client rates. This approach provides businesses with consistent legal support while avoiding the uncertainty of traditional hourly billing for routine legal advice.

​I'M INTERESTED. HOW DO I GET STARTED?

Getting started is easy.

Submit an inquiry through the form below. Once we've completed a conflict check, we'll schedule an initial consultation to discuss your business, your legal needs, and whether a Fractional General Counsel relationship is the right fit.

Our goal is to build a long-term relationship that allows us to serve as a trusted legal advisor as your business grows.

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