How can I show proof of ownership?

To get started, provide the property’s deed to your attorney. It establishes your ownership interest in the real property. Several additional documents help fill in the picture:

• Title report or title search. A current title report or search outlines the complete ownership history, including transfers, liens, and encumbrances.
• Tax records. Property tax records that list you as an owner or co-owner corroborate your ownership claim.
• Probate records. If you acquired your interest through inheritance, provide probate court records — such as a decree of distribution — that transferred ownership to you.
• Recorded deeds. In addition to the original deed, provide any later recorded deeds that transferred or modified your interest.
• Trust documents. If the property is held in trust, furnish the trust agreement or a certification of trust showing your beneficial interest.

How can I prove money spent on improvements?

Contributions play an important role in how sale proceeds are divided. Arizona courts have long allowed adjustments for a co-owner’s contributions, with the improvement-reimbursement principle traced back to Brown v. Brown, 58 Ariz. 333 (1941). Useful proof includes:

• Receipts and invoices. Keep receipts, invoices, and canceled checks for improvements. They provide direct proof of what was spent and what work was done.
• Expert appraisals. A professional appraiser or contractor can provide a written report detailing the improvements, their cost, and the resulting increase in value.
• Photographs and video. Timestamped before-and-after photos or video of the property are valuable documentation of the work.

Collecting and preserving this information early can meaningfully strengthen your case and support a fair accounting of contributions.

Records that trace the co-ownership relationship

Emails, text messages, and witness statements help paint a clear picture of the co-ownership relationship and any disputes that have come up over time.

• Emails and text messages. Search old inboxes — including email addresses you no longer use — for correspondence with co-owners. For texts, check whether older messages were backed up to iCloud or a similar service.
• Witnesses. A declaration can capture statements from neighbors, family members, or contractors who observed the improvements or the interactions between co-owners.

Related: Can I force the sale of inherited property in Arizona? · How to remove a co-owner from a house title in Arizona

For an overview of how partition works in Arizona, see the Arizona partition actions guide. To talk through your situation, request a free consultation.

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Key characteristics of joint tenancy

• Equal ownership. All joint tenants have equal shares in the property, regardless of individual contributions.
• Right of survivorship. The deceased tenant’s share automatically transfers to the surviving tenant or tenants.
• The four unities. A joint tenancy requires unity of time (interests acquired simultaneously), unity of title (acquired through the same deed or will), unity of interest (each tenant holds an equal share), and unity of possession (equal rights to possess and use the whole property).

Creating a joint tenancy in Arizona

To establish a joint tenancy, the deed must clearly state the intention to create one, typically using language like “as joint tenants with right of survivorship.”

Severing a joint tenancy

A joint tenancy can be terminated if any of the four unities is disrupted. For example, if one joint tenant transfers their interest to another party, the joint tenancy converts to a tenancy in common and the right of survivorship is lost.

Advantages

• Avoids probate. The automatic transfer of ownership at death simplifies the process.
• Simplicity. Establishing a joint tenancy is straightforward and is common among family members and couples.

Disadvantages

• Lack of flexibility. An individual interest cannot be left to someone outside the joint tenancy.
• Exposure to creditors. Creditors of any joint tenant can place claims against the property.
• Unintended severance. Actions by one tenant, such as transferring their interest, can sever the joint tenancy.

Joint tenancy vs. tenancy in common

A joint tenancy means equal shares with a right of survivorship. In a tenancy in common, owners can hold unequal shares, there is no right of survivorship, and each owner’s interest can be sold or left to heirs independently. Most partition disputes involve tenants in common.

Legal considerations

It’s worth consulting a legal professional before choosing joint tenancy, to understand the implications fully and make sure it fits your estate planning goals.

Related: How to remove a co-owner from a house title in Arizona · Can I force the sale of inherited property in Arizona?

If co-owners are already at an impasse, see the Arizona partition actions guide, or request a free consultation.

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Key considerations for filing a lis pendens in Arizona

Applicable legal actions

A lis pendens is appropriate only for lawsuits that directly affect the title or right of possession of real property. Actions seeking specific performance of a real estate contract or disputes over property ownership qualify. Cases that seek only monetary damages, with no implications for property title, do not warrant a lis pendens.

Statutory requirements

Arizona Revised Statutes § 12-1191 governs the filing of a lis pendens. The notice must include:

• The names of the involved parties.
• The object of the legal action or defense.
• The relief being sought.
• A description of the property in question.

The notice is recorded with the County Recorder’s Office in the county where the property is situated.

Potential liability for improper filing

Filing a lis pendens without proper grounds can lead to significant legal consequences. Under A.R.S. § 33-420, a person who records a lis pendens knowing it is forged, groundless, contains a material misstatement, or is otherwise invalid may be liable for statutory damages of $5,000 or triple the actual damages, whichever is greater, plus reasonable attorney fees and costs.

Practical effect

Recording a lis pendens places a cloud on the property’s title, which can deter prospective buyers or lenders while the litigation is pending. That can prevent the owner from selling or refinancing until the dispute is resolved and the lis pendens is released.

Checklist for filing a lis pendens in Arizona

1. Confirm applicability. Make sure the lawsuit directly affects the property’s title or possession rights.
2. Prepare the notice. Include all required information: the parties’ names, the objective of the action, the relief sought, and a description of the property.
3. File with the right office. Record the notice with the County Recorder’s Office in the property’s county.
4. Serve notice. Provide all involved parties with a copy of the filed lis pendens.
5. Consult counsel. Get advice from a qualified Arizona real estate attorney to confirm compliance and avoid liability.

Related: How to remove a co-owner from a house title in Arizona · What information should a co-owner gather for a partition action

Lis pendens questions often come up inside a larger co-ownership dispute. For the bigger picture, see the Arizona partition actions guide, or request a free consultation.

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1. Voluntary transfer via deed

If all parties agree, a co-owner can voluntarily transfer their interest in the property to another co-owner or a third party. This is typically executed through a quitclaim deed or a warranty deed:

• Quitclaim deed. Transfers whatever interest the grantor has in the property without any warranties. It’s a straightforward method often used among familiar parties.
• Warranty deed. Provides guarantees about the property’s title, ensuring it’s free from liens or other encumbrances. This offers greater protection to the grantee.

The chosen deed must be properly executed, notarized, and recorded with the County Recorder’s Office in the county where the property is located. This ensures the public records accurately reflect the change in ownership.

2. Involuntary removal through legal action

When co-owners cannot reach an agreement, legal remedies are available.

Partition action. Under Arizona law, any co-owner has the right to file a partition action to dissolve the joint ownership. This can result in either a physical division of the property (partition in kind) or, more commonly, a sale of the property with proceeds distributed among the co-owners according to their ownership interests. The process runs roughly as follows:

1. File a partition complaint in the Superior Court of the county where the property is located.
2. The court determines each owner’s interest and decides on the most equitable method of partition.
3. If a sale is ordered, the property is sold and the proceeds are divided among the co-owners.

Partition actions can be complex and may require legal representation. The court may appoint commissioners, often real estate professionals, to oversee the sale.

Quiet title action. If there’s a dispute over ownership, or if a co-owner’s claim is contested, a quiet title action can be filed to establish clear ownership. This proceeding resolves disputes and clarifies the title so the rightful owner’s interest is recognized.

3. Getting legal help

Navigating the removal of a co-owner from a house title involves intricate legal procedures. It’s advisable to consult with an experienced Arizona real estate attorney who can provide guidance tailored to your specific situation, ensuring compliance with state law and protecting your interests.

Related: What information should a co-owner gather for a partition action · Joint tenancy in Arizona

For an overview of how partition works in Arizona, see the Arizona partition actions guide. To talk through your situation, request a free consultation.

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How heirs end up sharing property

When someone dies owning Arizona real estate, the property can pass to more than one person at once — through a will, through a beneficiary deed, or, when there’s no will, through Arizona’s intestate succession rules. The heirs take title together. Each of you owns an undivided fractional share of the whole property rather than a specific room or acre, and each share carries the same basic right: the right to ask a court to end the co-ownership.

That right matters because inherited property often leads to disagreement. One sibling wants to sell and take the cash. Another wants to keep the house in the family. A third has been living in it, or paying the taxes, or wants to buy everyone else out but can’t agree on a price. Nobody has a veto, and no one is required to keep money tied up in a property they don’t want.

What a partition action does

A partition action is the court process for splitting up jointly owned real property. Under Arizona’s partition statute (A.R.S. § 12-1211 and following), any owner or claimant of an interest in the property can file a complaint in the superior court of the county where the property sits. Once it’s filed, the case generally ends in one of a few ways:

• Sale. The court orders the property sold and the net proceeds divided in proportion to ownership.
• Division in kind. If the land can be split fairly — more realistic with raw land than with one home — each owner receives a separate, titled piece.
• Buyout. One or more owners buy out the others by agreement, which ends the case without a forced sale.
• Accounting. The court can adjust each owner’s share to account for unequal payment of the mortgage, property taxes, insurance, repairs, or improvements, and sometimes for the fair rental value when one owner had the property to themselves.

The Heirs Property Act adds protections

In 2024 Arizona adopted the Uniform Partition of Heirs Property Act (A.R.S. § 12-3401, et seq.). It applies when the property is held by tenants in common, there’s no written agreement controlling how it gets divided, and at least one co-owner inherited their share from a relative — which describes most inherited-property disputes.

When the Act applies, the court first orders an appraisal by a neutral Arizona appraiser to set fair market value. The co-owners who did not ask for the sale then get the first chance to buy out the share of the co-owner who did, at that appraised value, within a set timeframe. Only if no one exercises that buyout right does the property go to sale.

Related: How to remove a co-owner from a house title in Arizona · What information should a co-owner gather for a partition action

For the full overview, see the Arizona partition actions guide. To speak with Scott, request a free consultation.

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For small business owners, purchase agreements often feel like a formality to get through quickly so the “real” deal can close. That’s a mistake. The agreement is the deal. Everything you negotiated — price, terms, what’s included, what happens if something goes wrong — only matters if it’s actually written into the document correctly.

This post covers what a purchase agreement is, what it typically includes, and why it deserves more attention than it usually gets.

What a Purchase Agreement Actually Does

A purchase agreement is a legally binding contract between a buyer and a seller that spells out the terms of a transaction — what’s being sold, for how much, under what conditions, and what each side is promising to the other. In the small business context, this usually comes up in one of two ways: the sale of a business itself (or its assets), or the sale of a significant asset within a business, like equipment, real estate, or intellectual property.

The agreement does more than set the price. It defines exactly what’s being transferred, allocates risk between the parties, and creates the legal remedies available if something goes wrong after closing. A well-drafted purchase agreement protects both sides — but only if it’s actually built around the specifics of your deal, rather than copied from a generic template.

What’s Typically Inside

While every purchase agreement is different, most cover the same core ground:

Purchase price and payment terms — How much is being paid, how (cash, financing, earnout, seller note), and on what schedule.

Description of what’s being purchased — In a business sale, this might be specific assets (equipment, inventory, customer contracts, intellectual property) or the entire entity (its stock or membership interests). Precision here matters enormously — vague descriptions create disputes later.

Representations and warranties — Statements each party makes about the business or asset being sold: that the seller actually owns it, that there’s no undisclosed litigation, that financial statements are accurate, and so on. These provisions are often where the real negotiation happens, because they determine who bears the risk if something turns out to be wrong after closing.

Conditions to closing — Steps that must happen before the deal becomes final, such as securing financing, obtaining third-party consents, or completing due diligence.

Indemnification — What happens if a representation turns out to be false or a problem surfaces after closing. This section determines who pays, how much, and for how long.

Non-compete and transition provisions — Particularly relevant in business sales, where the seller’s continued (or limited) involvement can directly affect the value of what the buyer is acquiring.

Why This Matters More for Small Businesses, Not Less

There’s a common assumption that purchase agreements only need serious legal attention in large, complex deals. The opposite is often true. Larger transactions usually involve sophisticated counsel on both sides and a long due diligence process designed to catch problems early. Small business transactions move faster, with less formal diligence, and the agreement itself ends up doing more of the protective work.

If you’re buying a business and the purchase agreement doesn’t clearly allocate risk for things like unpaid taxes, pending claims, or inaccurate financial statements, you may find out after closing — when it’s far harder and more expensive to fix. If you’re selling, an agreement that doesn’t limit your post-closing exposure can leave you on the hook long after you’ve moved on.

A Few Common Mistakes

Using a generic template found online and assuming it covers your situation. Generic templates aren’t built around your specific deal, your industry, or what could realistically go wrong.

Treating representations and warranties as boilerplate. These provisions allocate real risk and deserve real negotiation.

Skipping or rushing due diligence because the deal feels straightforward. Even simple-looking transactions can have complications that surface in the underlying documents, not in the conversation.

Not thinking about what happens after closing. A purchase agreement isn’t just about getting to the closing table — it’s about what protection exists once you’re past it.

Getting It Right

A purchase agreement should reflect the actual deal you negotiated — not a generic version of it. That means thinking through what could go wrong, who should bear that risk, and how the document protects your specific interests as either the buyer or the seller.

Scott Resnick Law drafts and negotiates purchase agreements for small business transactions throughout Arizona and California, including business acquisitions, business sales, and major asset purchases. If you’re heading into a transaction and want the agreement built around your deal — not a template — reach out to schedule a free consultation.

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It feels efficient because you’re only paying when you need something. In practice, it’s one of the more expensive and inefficient ways to structure legal support for a growing business — and founders usually don’t realize it until they’ve been doing it for a while.

Here’s why the model breaks down, and what a better alternative looks like.

You’re Paying to Re-Explain Yourself Every Time

Every time you call outside counsel, you’re starting from scratch. Your attorney needs context — who’s involved, what your business does, what you’ve agreed to in the past, what your standard positions are, what you’re trying to accomplish. You’re providing that context, and you’re paying for the time it takes to do it.

A fractional GC already knows all of this. After a few months working together, they know your business, your contracts, your key vendors, your team structure, and your goals. When something comes up, you skip straight to the substance. That efficiency compounds over time — the longer the relationship, the more context they carry and the faster they can help you.

The Hourly Model Creates the Wrong Incentives

When your attorney bills by the hour, every interaction has a cost attached to it. That’s not a criticism of law firms — it’s just how the model works. But it creates a dynamic where founders self-censor. You have a quick question, you’re not sure if it’s worth a phone call, so you make a judgment call on your own and move on.

Sometimes that’s fine. Sometimes it’s how small problems become expensive ones.

A fractional GC relationship structured around flat fees and discounted ongoing rates removes that friction entirely. You know what you’re paying upfront, and there’s no meter running every time you pick up the phone. You can send a quick message, hop on a short call, or ask a question that might seem too minor to bother a law firm about. That accessibility changes how you engage with legal issues — from avoidance to proactive communication. For most businesses, that shift alone is worth it.

Reactive Legal Is More Expensive Than Proactive Legal

Outside counsel, by design, responds to problems you bring to them. They’re not watching your business for emerging issues. They’re not reviewing that new vendor agreement before you sign it unless you remember to send it. They’re not flagging that your contractor classification might be a problem under California law unless you ask.

A fractional GC is embedded in your business in a way that makes proactive oversight possible. They’re aware of what’s happening and can flag issues before they become disputes. The cost of prevention is almost always lower than the cost of resolution — and a fractional GC is structurally positioned to prevent in a way outside counsel simply isn’t.

Coordination Costs Add Up

If you’re using multiple law firms or attorneys for different matters — one for employment, one for contracts, one for any litigation that comes up — someone needs to coordinate that. Usually it’s you, spending time you don’t have making sure the left hand knows what the right hand is doing.

A fractional GC manages outside specialists on your behalf. They provide context, review work product, and make sure advice from different sources is being applied coherently to your business. Instead of being the hub of your own legal coordination, you have someone doing that for you.

The math usually works out

Founders often assume that only paying when they need something must be cheaper than a monthly retainer. It’s worth actually running the numbers.

If you’re calling outside counsel a few times a month at $400–$600 per hour, the tab adds up quickly — often to more than a fractional GC retainer would cost for broader, more proactive coverage. And that’s before accounting for the problems that get caught early versus the ones that turn into something expensive.

For many growing businesses, the fractional GC model isn’t just more efficient. It’s also more cost-effective once you account for the full picture.

Working with Scott Resnick Law

Scott Resnick Law provides fractional general counsel services to startups and small businesses in California and Arizona. If you’re currently in the “call a law firm when something breaks” model and wondering if there’s a better way, reach out for a conversation. We can take an honest look at what your legal needs actually are and whether a different structure would serve you better.

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Fractional general counsel is a different model entirely. The two are often confused, and the distinction matters more than most founders realize.

How Outside Counsel Works

Outside counsel is a law firm or independent attorney you hire to handle specific legal matters. The relationship is transactional by nature. You bring them a defined problem — a contract dispute, an employment claim, a lease negotiation — and they address it.

Outside counsel is excellent at what it’s designed for. Law firms invest deeply in specialized expertise, and when you need a litigator, a patent attorney, or an M&A specialist, outside counsel is the right call.

The limitations are structural. Outside counsel bills by the hour, which creates a adversarial dynamic around communication — every question costs money, so founders often avoid asking until something is already a problem. Outside counsel also starts from scratch on your business context every time you call. They don’t know your standard contract positions, your key relationships, your risk tolerance, or your strategic priorities unless you take the time to explain it — and you’re paying for that explanation time.

Perhaps most importantly, outside counsel is reactive. They answer the questions you bring to them. They’re not watching your business for emerging legal issues you haven’t thought to ask about yet.

How Fractional General Counsel Works

A fractional GC operates as an embedded member of your team on a part-time basis. Rather than being brought in to solve a specific problem, they’re engaged on an ongoing basis to provide the kind of legal oversight a full-time general counsel would provide — just without the full-time cost.

This changes the nature of the relationship fundamentally. A fractional GC learns your business — your contracts, your vendors, your employees, your deals, your goals. Over time they develop the institutional knowledge to give you advice that’s genuinely tailored to your situation rather than generically correct.

Because the relationship is typically structured around flat fees or discounted ongoing rates rather than hourly billing, the friction around communication disappears.

A fractional GC is also forward-looking in a way outside counsel typically isn’t. They’re not just solving today’s problem — they’re helping you build legal infrastructure that reduces problems down the road. Standard contracts, employment policies, corporate governance, IP protection — these are the things a GC builds out over time so your business is on solid footing as it grows.

Where They Work Best Together

Fractional GC and outside counsel aren’t mutually exclusive — in fact, they work well together. Many businesses use a fractional GC as their primary legal relationship and bring in outside specialists for specific matters that require deep expertise in a narrow area: complex litigation, patent prosecution, regulatory work in a specialized industry.

The fractional GC manages those outside relationships, provides context to the specialists, reviews their work, and makes sure the advice you’re getting is being applied correctly to your specific situation. You get the best of both models without paying for more than you need.

Which One Is Right for Your Business?

Outside counsel is the right primary model if your legal needs are infrequent, unpredictable, and mostly involve discrete one-time matters.

A fractional GC makes more sense if you’re signing contracts regularly, building a team, making strategic decisions that carry legal risk, or simply tired of paying law firm hourly rates for questions that come up all the time.

For most growing startups and small businesses in California and Arizona, the inflection point comes earlier than founders expect — often around the time they hire their first employees or start closing deals with larger companies that have sophisticated legal teams on their side.

Working with Scott Resnick Law

Scott Resnick Law provides fractional general counsel services to startups and small businesses in California and Arizona. If you’re currently relying entirely on outside counsel and wondering if there’s a better way to structure your legal support, reach out for a conversation. We can talk through where your business is and what would actually make sense.

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This post breaks down what you should expect to pay, what drives cost up or down, and how to think about value — not just price.

The Main Pricing Models

Fractional GC services are typically structured one of three ways:

Hourly billing is the traditional law firm model. You pay for time as you use it. This works fine for sporadic or unpredictable legal needs, but it creates friction — many founders avoid calling their attorney because they’re watching the clock. That friction is itself a business risk.

Flat fee or discounted ongoing rates are another common structure, and one that works particularly well for small businesses and startups. Rather than tracking hours or committing to a monthly retainer, you agree on a defined scope of work at a predictable price. Regular clients typically receive meaningful discounts, which rewards the ongoing relationship and makes legal support more accessible over time. This model removes the friction of hourly billing without locking you into a rigid monthly commitment.

Project-based pricing works for defined, one-time engagements — reviewing a specific contract, helping close a financing round, or building out your standard contract templates. This is less common as a primary structure for ongoing fractional GC relationships but useful for discrete work.

At Scott Resnick Law, pricing is structured around flat fees and discounted ongoing rates for regular clients — so you know what you’re paying upfront.

What Drives Cost

Several factors affect what you’ll pay:

Experience and background — An attorney who spent years as GC at a venture-backed company or large corporation brings a different depth of knowledge than someone earlier in their career. That experience commands a higher rate, and for most businesses it’s worth it.

Scope of services — A retainer that covers unlimited questions, contract review, employment advice, and board meeting attendance costs more than one limited to a few hours of contract review per month. Make sure you understand exactly what’s included.

Market and location — Rates in California tend to run higher than in Arizona, reflecting the overall cost of legal services in each market.

Complexity of your business — A heavily regulated industry, a multi-entity structure, or a business with significant IP all require more sophisticated legal oversight and may affect pricing.

How to Think About Value

The right question isn’t “how much does this cost?” It’s “how much does it cost compared to what I’m currently doing?”

If you’re calling a law firm at $400–$600 per hour for questions that come up regularly, a monthly retainer with a fractional GC will almost certainly cost less for the same level of coverage — and you’ll get more proactive advice in the process.

If you’re not getting any legal oversight at all, the comparison is between the retainer cost and the cost of a single avoidable problem — a bad contract, a misclassified employee, or a dispute that could have been prevented. One lawsuit or regulatory issue typically costs multiples of what a year of fractional GC services would have run.

What to Expect at Scott Resnick Law

Scott Resnick Law offers flexible engagement structures for startups and small businesses in California and Arizona, including monthly retainers and project-based work. Pricing is transparent and tied to the actual scope of your needs — not a one-size-fits-all package.

If you’d like to understand what level of engagement makes sense for your business and what it would cost, reach out to schedule a consultation. There’s no obligation and no meter running.

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Getting this decision right can save you significant time and money. Getting it wrong means either overpaying for legal services you don’t need, or under-serving your business with advice that’s too narrow.

What a Business Lawyer Does

A business lawyer — sometimes called outside counsel — is typically an attorney at a law firm you hire for a specific matter. You need a contract drafted, you call them. You’re getting sued, you call them. You’re closing an acquisition, you call them.

This model works well for discrete, defined legal tasks. The attorney comes in, does the work, sends the bill, and moves on. They may not know much about your business beyond the matter at hand, and they’re not expected to.

The limitation is that outside counsel is reactive by nature. They answer the questions you bring to them. They’re not sitting inside your business watching for problems before they become expensive.

What a General Counsel Does

A general counsel (GC) is a lawyer who functions as part of your leadership team. Large companies have full-time GCs on staff. Their job isn’t just to handle legal tasks — it’s to understand the business deeply enough to give advice that accounts for strategy, risk tolerance, relationships, and long-term goals.

A GC isn’t waiting for you to call with a problem. They’re in the room when decisions are being made, flagging issues before they become disputes, and helping you think through the legal implications of business moves before you make them.

Where Fractional General Counsel Fits

Most startups and small businesses can’t justify a full-time GC — and don’t need one. But they’ve outgrown the purely reactive model of calling a law firm only when something breaks.

A fractional general counsel gives you the embedded, strategic relationship of a GC at a fraction of the cost. You get someone who knows your business, your contracts, your team structure, and your goals — and who can give you advice through that lens rather than as an outside observer billing by the hour.

So Which Do You Need?

You probably need outside counsel if:

• You have a specific, one-time legal matter (a lawsuit, a real estate transaction, a patent filing)
• You need a specialist in a narrow area of law
• Your legal needs are infrequent and unpredictable

You probably need a fractional GC if:

• You’re signing contracts regularly and need someone who knows your standard positions
• You’re growing and making decisions that carry legal risk
• You want proactive legal oversight, not just reactive problem-solving
• You’re spending more on law firm hourly rates than you’d like for routine matters

Many businesses use both — a fractional GC as their primary legal relationship, with outside specialists brought in for specific matters the GC helps manage and coordinate.

Working with Scott Resnick Law

Scott Resnick Law provides fractional general counsel services to startups and small businesses in California and Arizona. If you’re trying to figure out what level of legal support makes sense for where your business is right now, reach out for a consultation and we can talk through it.

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