Jeana Goosmann
CEO, Founding and Practicing Attorney
Fractional General Counsel When and Where You Need It
It isn’t always feasible to hire a full-time in-house team of legal support. That’s why we provide critical legal guidance to out-of-state businesses needing local counsel in Iowa, Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota, as well as scalable fractional counsel services for companies seeking ongoing legal support on their timetable.
Fractional Counsel Services
For businesses seeking a more strategic, cost-effective approach to everyday legal needs, our fractional counsel services deliver proactive advice and practical solutions that align with your goals.
We begin with a thorough assessment of your business’s legal needs, then develop a customized plan that aligns with your specific requirements and budget. Then, our attorneys provide continuous legal support, offering advice and representation as needed. We also periodically review our engagement to ensure that our services continue to meet your evolving business needs.
- Scalable Legal Support
- Day-to-Day Legal Guidance
- Strategic Business Planning
- Focused Legal Experience
Corporate Governance and Strategy
Your fractional counsel will offer general business law advice, which includes information about operating agreements, bylaws, and resolutions. We can also help with guidance for your board and shareholders, as well as strategizing targets for mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures.
Contracts, Agreements and Negotiation
Don’t get bogged down in the details. Let us help you draft, review, and facilitate negotiation for a range of agreements and contracts, including:
- Vendor and Supplier Agreements
- Client and Customer Contracts
- Independent Contractor and Freelancer Agreements
- Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs)
- Licensing and SaaS Agreements
- Standardizing Contract Templates
- Contract Lifecycle Management
Employment and HR Compliance
The more successful your business, the more you may need to look into what your employees need. Our experienced attorneys can help evaluate your HR policies and procedures, employment agreements, offer letters, employee handbooks and policies, performance appraisals and discipline procedures, and independent contractor classification.
If (and when) they come up, we’ll also help you walk through compliance with wage and hour laws (FLSA, state laws), non-compete agreements, workplace investigations, termination guidance, severance agreements, and workplace culture risk management.
There’s a lot to know — you don’t have to navigate it alone.
Compliance and Risk Management
Nobody wants to be caught unaware — work with an attorney who understands the specifics of data protection, privacy policies, risk mitigation strategies, legal risk assessments, liability reviews, internal investigations, and ethics compliance. We’ve also got the experience and knowledge to smooth out the details of regulatory compliance — not just in your unique industry, but also ADA, COBRA, EEO, FLSA, and FMLA.
Business Operations and Strategy
It’s not just the finicky details we can assist with — investing in fractional counsel means you have support when it comes to all your strategic partnerships and joint ventures. Of course, we’ll also review any leases and real estate contracts, as well as any procurement, supply chain details, and franchise, licensing and distribution agreements. You’ll have support every step of the way, on the big and small pieces alike.
Finance and Investment Support
When it comes to funding and growth, every detail counts. We’ll help you navigate the complexities of investor documents and SAFE notes, review debt and equity financing contracts, and ensure your bank and lender agreements protect your best interests. With guidance on cap tables and equity structure, you’ll gain the clarity you need to move forward with confidence — and with the right foundation for long-term success.
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Fractional General Counsel FAQ
What does it mean to hire Goosmann Law Firm as local counsel?
As local counsel, we provide critical knowledge of regional laws, rules, and practices, ensuring your national or lead counsel team is fully supported in litigation across Iowa, Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota. That means that no matter where you’re located, you’ll have someone ready with location-specific knowledge and skill.
How is fractional counsel different from hiring in-house counsel?
Fractional counsel offers ongoing access to legal support without the full-time cost of an internal legal department. You receive scalable services that flex with your needs while still benefiting from strategic, business-focused guidance.
Can you provide both local counsel and fractional counsel services?
Yes. Depending on your needs, we can act as your litigation partner for local counsel representation and/or as an extension of your team through fractional counsel, providing proactive legal solutions to support your business strategy. Contact us to discuss your ultimate goals and we’ll find the optimal path together.
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