What is Romano Law’s Fractional Legal Department™ flat-rate legal service?
The Fractional Legal Department™ (FLD) flat-rate legal service provides businesses with dedicated legal support from senior attorneys who know your business, without the cost or complexity of a full-time hire. Our FLD clients benefit from:
- Direct access to attorneys with 20-30 years of experience across employment law, M&A planning, corporate governance and compliance, along with emerging issues such as Al, and privacy.
- Participation in key company meetings and executive strategy sessions.
- Proactive legal guidance that helps prevent costly mistakes and mitigate risk.
How it works
Four Steps. One Simple Solution.
Nearly half of mid-market business feel unprepared for legal risk. We solve for that.
1.
Schedule a
no-obligation call.
Learn where your business may be exposed to legal risk at no cost.
2.
Get a flat-rate monthly
retainer tailored to you.
Cost certainty with unlimited attorney access included.
3.
Gain a partner who
responds proactively.
Call us anytime, it’s included in your retainer.
4.
Meet quarterly to
strategize business goals.
Stay ahead of risk as your business scale.
A Different Kind of Legal Partnership
Program at a Glance
Tier 1 – Preventive Counsel
$3k/month
- Dedicated relationship attorney.
- Priority responsiveness & two 15-minute dedicated calls per month.
- Advice & contract review.
- Modest document drafting.
Ideal for: founders & lean teams that want
trusted legal guidance before issues escalate.
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Tier 2 – Counsel + Dispute
$6k/month
- Dedicated relationship attorney.
- Priority responsiveness & two 30-minute dedicated calls per month.
- Advice & contract review.
- Defined document drafting.
- HR compliance, governance support, & dispute strategy.
- Additional drafting support & trademark filings.
- Proactive legal audits.
Ideal for: growing companies with employees, contractors, & active contracts that need more proactive oversight.
Tier 3 – Full General Counsel
$12k/month
- Dedicated relationship attorney.
- Priority responsiveness, four 30-minute dedicated calls per month, & regular check-ins.
- Advice & contract review.
- Unlimited document drafting.
- HR compliance, governance support, & dispute strategy.
- Trademark filings & proactive legal audits.
- Fundraising guidance, compliance oversight, & executive-level strategy.
- Premium drafting, contract refinement, & regulatory guidance.
Ideal for: businesses that want a true outside
general counsel function without an in-house department.
Why Businesses Choose Fractional Legal Services
Businesses choose fractional legal services because they offer clarity, continuity, and control. Instead of juggling multiple outside law firms or relying on ad-hoc legal advice, companies gain a consistent legal partner who understands their business, risk tolerance, and long-term goals. This continuity leads to more informed legal advice and faster, more confident decision-making.
Fractional legal support also significantly reduces legal exposure. By addressing regulatory compliance, contract management, intellectual property protection, and employment issues proactively, businesses avoid costly disputes before they arise. Having a dedicated legal team involved in day-to-day legal matters helps identify risks early when they are easier and less expensive to manage.
Finally, the FLD legal service program is inherently cost-effective. Businesses receive high-quality legal services without the unpredictability of hourly billing or the expense of a full-time hire. This predictable access to legal support encourages companies to seek advice early and often, rather than delaying until a problem becomes urgent.
Our Fractional Legal Department™ Flat-Rate Legal Services
Romano Law’s Fractional Legal Department™ flat-rate legal services provide comprehensive legal support across the full spectrum of business needs. Our services include contract drafting and negotiation, regulatory compliance, intellectual property strategy, corporate governance, employment matters, and real estate transactions. We provide coordinated legal support, managing all legal services under one strategic framework.
Beyond core legal services, our FLD legal service attorneys serve as strategic partners to leadership teams. We advise on risk management, growth initiatives, and operational decisions, ensuring that legal considerations support—not hinder—business objectives. Whether addressing day-to-day legal questions or planning for long-term expansion, our team is deeply embedded in the client’s operations.
When specialized legal services are required, Romano Law seamlessly coordinates with subject-matter experts within the firm. Clients benefit from a unified legal team without the inefficiencies of managing multiple outside law firms.
Speak With Romano Law’s Fractional Counsel Today
If your business needs consistent, strategic legal support without the burden of a full-time hire, Romano Law’s Fractional Legal Department™ flat-rate legal service may be the solution. Romano Law delivers sophisticated legal services designed to support growth, manage risk, and align legal strategy with business goals.
Contact Romano Law today to schedule a consultation or book a meeting with our fractional counsel. Let us show you how proactive, integrated legal support services can help your business move forward with confidence.
Frequently Asked Questions About Fractional Legal Department™ Services
How do I know when my business is ready for a Fractional Legal Department™?
A Fractional Legal Department™ may make sense when legal questions are becoming a regular part of running your business, but hiring full-time in-house counsel is not yet practical. Common indicators include increasing contract volume, hiring employees, expanding into new markets, raising capital, managing regulatory obligations, or repeatedly relying on outside attorneys for day-to-day issues.
How is a Fractional Legal Department™ different from hiring a lawyer only when a problem arises?
Traditional outside counsel is often engaged for a particular transaction, dispute, or legal problem. Fractional counsel takes a more continuous approach. By learning the company’s operations, contracts, risk profile, and long-term goals, counsel can identify potential issues earlier and advise management before a legal problem becomes more costly or disruptive.
Can a Fractional Legal Department™ work with my company's existing attorneys and other advisors?
Yes. Fractional counsel can serve as a central legal resource while coordinating with specialized attorneys, accountants, insurance professionals, HR consultants, and other advisors when necessary. This can be particularly useful for companies that already have outside professionals but need someone to oversee legal matters and help ensure that advice aligns with broader business objectives.
What should a business consider when choosing a fractional legal counsel?
Businesses should consider more than hourly rates or legal credentials. Fractional counsel should understand the company’s industry, growth plans, recurring legal needs, and risk tolerance. Responsiveness and continuity also matter because the value of the relationship often comes from having counsel who understands the business well enough to provide practical advice without starting from scratch each time.
Ready to talk?
If you are weighing whether a Fractional Legal Department™ makes sense for your company, we are happy to walk through your current legal needs and what coverage would look like in practice. Contact Romano Law for a free consultation.
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