San Diego Corporate Attorney

Corporate Law

Business owners should spend their time doing what they do best… running and growing their business. Legal matters can arise frequently in business, and can require dedicated time and attention. A corporate attorney can help a business owner focus more of their attention on running the company, while making sure that crucial legal matters and transactions are properly handled.

The amount of assistance provided by legal counsel, will depend on the specific needs of the company. Earlier-stage businesses tend to need strategic help at the formation stage, and periodically as the company matures and grows. Whereas established corporate entities require ongoing legal support and monthly assistance to help the business operate and manage its liability.

Business entities in California are generally governed by the California Corporations Code, and are subject to various other forms of civil liability. The larger and more successful a business becomes, the greater its need is for reliable counsel to protect its interests. Whether during the initial startup stages, or subsequent growth phases, most businesses will benefit from having reliable legal counsel in its back pocket to step in and address legal matters as they arise.

Corporate Counsel Services

Kohler Legal provides a variety of corporate counsel services for new and established corporate entities. Each of these services can be structured and tailored to meet the needs of each individual client. Corporate counsel services can include:

• Entity Formation
• Corporate Formalities & Maintenance
• Board Resolutions & Minutes
• Contract & Transaction Negotiations
• General Counsel Services
• Investor Documents & Contracts
• Intellectual Property Audits & Protection
• Business & Website Policies
• Employment Agreements
• And much more…

Fee Structures

As the needs of a business develops and matures, so do its budgets and financing. One of the most important aspects of securing ongoing, consistent, and high-quality legal services, is making sure those services fit comfortably within the company’s financial means. If necessary legal services are not in line with a company’s allocated budget, that company will likely either choose one of two unfortunate strategies: it will either incur expenses that are too high for its current position, and risk operational issues due to lack of funds; or it will forego legal assistance altogether, and incur the risks of operating without legal oversight. At Kohler Legal, we believe that each of these scenarios are unsustainable from a business perspective, but are also avoidable.

Sooner or later most business will have a strong need for legal assistance, whether on an hourly, weekly, monthly, quarterly or annual basis. Our corporate counsel services and fee structures are custom tailored to the specific needs and goals of each company. The following are a few examples of billing methods that can be implemented:

• Hourly Services Per Request
• Monthly Flat Fee Retainer
• Quarterly & Annual Checkups

Depending on the specific project or services, we can help our clients select a suitable fee structure that is the most cost effective for their goals and preferences. In doing so, our clients can obtain the legal assistance they need, without sacrificing overall business operations or expenditures in doing so.

How Can We Help?

Kohler Legal provides corporate counsel services to early-stage and small businesses throughout San Diego county, including Point Loma, Downtown, Del Mar and Carmel Valley. If you or your business requires legal assistance for a corporate matter or transaction, contact Kohler Legal today to speak with a San Diego corporate attorney.