By Jeana Goosmann, Founder, CEO, and Practicing Attorney, Goosmann Law Firm
May 2025
In the evolving landscape of business, agility isn’t just an advantage, it’s essential. As companies navigate complex regulatory environments, rapid growth, and unforeseen challenges, the need for accessible, strategic legal counsel becomes paramount. Yet not every organization has the resources—or desire—for a full-time, in-house attorney. Enter the solution: fractional general counsel services.
What Is Fractional General Counsel?
Fractional general counsel (FGC) refers to experienced attorneys who provide ongoing legal support to businesses on a part-time or as-needed basis. Think of it as having a seasoned legal advisor in your corner—someone who’s accessible when you need them, understands your business, and offers proactive guidance—without the overhead of a full-time hire.
Why Consider Fractional General Counsel?
Are YOU serving as your own lawyer? You’re reviewing your own contracts and deals, googling legal questions at midnight, and hoping you’re protected. You don’t know the law—but you hate calling a lawyer and getting billed for every minute you’re on the phone. Sound familiar?
Fractional GC services are built to change that.
- Cost-Effective Counsel: Engaging an FGC allows businesses to access high-level legal knowledge without the full-time salary, benefits, and associated costs of an in-house counsel. You pay a consistent monthly amount, with flexible, month-to-month arrangements designed to be straightforward and client-friendly.
- Flexibility and Scalability: Whether you’re a startup laying your legal foundation or an established company facing new challenges, FGC support scales with your needs.
- Preventive Instead of Reactionary: Don’t wait until you’re in legal trouble. We help spot issues early—before they become full-blown problems. Avoid the headaches, fines, and missteps that come from delayed legal advice.
- An Integrated Business Partner: Your FGC becomes a key member of your leadership team—aligning legal strategy with business goals and helping you lead with confidence.
- Easy Access, Fewer Barriers: We’ve designed our FGC model to help make legal support more accessible and aligned with your business needs. Legal shouldn’t be the roadblock—it should be your launchpad.
Is Fractional General Counsel Right for Your Business?
Consider the following scenarios:
- You’re expanding into new markets and need guidance on regulatory compliance.
- Your company is preparing for a merger or acquisition.
- You want legal oversight—but not on a full-time basis.
- You’re tired of trying to “wing it” when it comes to contracts, policies, and employment issues.
If any of these resonate, exploring FGC services might be a prudent step.
Goosmann Law Firm’s Approach
At Goosmann Law Firm, we understand that every business is unique. Our fractional general counsel services are tailored to your needs and backed by the strength of the entire team.
We Provide:
- Day-to-Day Legal Guidance: From contracts to compliance, we’re here to advise on daily operations.
- Strategic Planning: We collaborate with your leadership to align legal strategy with business objectives.
- Scalable Support: Adjusting our involvement based on your evolving requirements.
But at Goosmann Law Firm, we take this model even further.
With our FGC program, you’re not just hiring a single attorney, you’re gaining access to the Goosmann Law Firm’s collective experience. That means a deep bench of lawyers with diverse practice area knowledge, industry-specific experience, and Midwest values working together to support your business. From employment matters and compliance to contracts, litigation strategy, and M&A—we bring the right legal minds to the table as your needs require.
Let’s Get Started
In today’s business climate, having strategic legal counsel isn’t just smart, it’s foundational. Our Fractional GC services offer a modern way to stay protected, proactive, and prepared.
Contact us at 402.282.8428 to discuss your needs and see if this approach makes sense for you. Or, visit goosmannlaw.com/service/fractional-general-counsel/ to learn more.