More specifics on the subscription plans for small businesses and non-profits are shown below.
No monthly subscription plan will commence until an attorney-client engagement agreement is fully executed and the initial deposit (including one-time set-up fee) has been received. Terms and conditions are subject to change without notice.
While the subscription fee model is the preferred approach, there are instances when a one-time, specific task is required. If that is the case, a mutually agreeable scope of services and fee can be developed. This can be discussed during the initial consultation.
Entry-level subscription plan for a new small business - one that is just getting started. This plan is limited to no more than three months and then the business is transitioned to the small business plan.
Monthly services include:
Subscription plan intended for an established small business with $500K annual revenue (approximately). Intended for small businesses who are not able to hire full-time, in-house counsel but see the need for regular, on-going legal counsel.
Monthly services include:
Subscription plan intended for established, financially sustainable businesses with $1M (+/-) annual revenue. The business needs access to legal and business counsel but does not need full-time in-house counsel.
Monthly services include:
All plans require a $75 one-time set-up fee in addition to payment of the first month's subscription.
This is the entry-level subscription plan for new non-profits and is limited to organizations eligible to file Form 990-N with the IRS (annual budgets of $50,000 or less). This plan is limited to no more than three months and then the organization is transitioned to the small non-profit plan.
Services include:
- one scheduled 30-minute call or meeting each month
- up to 3 emails or phone call consultations (<15 min) with attorney each month
- advise on submission of the 1023-EZ and 990-N
- discounted fees or flat fee pricing for additional services, as requested.
Small non-profits are those organizations having an annual budget of $500,000 (+/-).
Services include:
- one scheduled 45-minute call or meeting each month
- up to 4 emails or phone call consultations (<15 min) with attorney each month
- one document review (up to 15 pages ) each month
- advise on the submission of the 990/990-N
- discounted fees or flat fee pricing for additional services, as requested.
- Attorney attendance at one Board meeting per year (max two hours/meeting)
- access to library of documents, manuals and contracts
Medium non-profits are those organizations with an annual budget greater than $500,000 and less than $1M.
Services include:
- one scheduled 60-minute call or meeting each month
- up to 6 emails or phone call consultations (<15 min) with attorney each month
- annual legal review of key policies, documents, and processes.
- two document reviews (up to 15 pages each) each month
- advise on the submission of 990/990-N
- discounted fees or flat fee pricing for additional services, as requested.
- preparation of one document (e.g., Board policy, up to 15 pages) each month
- Attorney attendance at two Board meeting per year (max three hours/meeting)
- access to library of documents, manuals and contracts
All plans require a $75 one-time set-up fee in addition to payment of the first month's subscription.
Examples of Flat Fee Pricing for Additional Services. This pricing applies for clients in monthly subscription plan.
Trademark Registration
$500 - Pre-application Clearance Search
$750 - Trademark Application. Does not include application fee (typically an additional $250).
New Business Creation
Advise on choice of entity
Prepare and file Articles of Incorporation
Apply for FEIN
Prepare ByLaws
Apply for tax exempt status and Charitable Solicitation License, if applicable
Advise on-going, renewal requirements
$700-$1,500+ Depends on entity choice, non-profit, size of organization. Does not include application/license fees.
Additional services not covered in the subscription plan
$150 - contract review, up to 7 pages
$150 - standard non-disclosure agreement
$150 - standard contractor agreement
Miscellaneous tasks will be priced into a flat fee arrangement using a discounted $125/hr billing rate.
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