Outside General Counsel

We know that businesses in our Southside community need available, reliable, and strong legal representations for the increasing challenges that come with starting, growing, and maintaining a successful business.  At the same time, many do not need the cost and expense of a full time in-house legal department.  This is where having a law firm on retainer as outside general counsel is the best of both worlds.

Central to Francisco, Bowen & Trent's mission is the principal that our neighbors should not have to choose between a far away law firm in a bigger city, with the extra expense that comes with higher rates and longer travel time, and not having the holistic representation that allows you to quickly and effectively deal with the many different legal challenges that will arrive.  Being the Southside firm for your business in this way is the embodiment of small town value, big legal solutions. 

Outside General Counsel Services Include:

• Entity formation

• Creation of Operating Agreements, bylaws and other creation documents.

• Service as Registered Agent

• Contract Drafting and Negotiation

• Drafting and revision of HR handbooks and policies

• Litigation analysis and representation

• Strategic counseling

• Referral evaluation to outside counsel as needed

• Other services as needed

Our Process



We know that every business is unique in its mission, goals, and challenges. When we begin serving as outside general counsel, we seek to understand that business and its needs as thoroughly as possible, knowing this will enable us to meet your needs in an efficient and cost effective way.

We truly become part of your team, making out 50 years of experience, both in and out of the courtroom, available as needed.