Business Counsel at a Higher Level

Business Counsel Built for Structure, Not Reaction.

Clear agreements. Aligned ownership. Decisions made with legal clarity before they become problems.

The Why

Why This Matters

Most business problems do not start as disputes. They start as unstructured decisions.

No operating agreement. Unclear ownership. Contracts signed without review. Handshake deals. No legal input until something breaks.

By the time a lawyer is brought in, the issue is often more expensive, more personal, and harder to unwind.

Business counsel is how you prevent that.

Start Here

Start with a Legal Audit

Before we advise, we assess.

The Higher Law Legal Audit is a structured review of your business to understand how it is set up, where risk exists, and what needs to be addressed.

Business structure and ownership review

Contract and agreement snapshot review

Compliance and operational risk overview

Written audit summary with prioritized recommendations

60–90 minute audit review session

Starting at $1,000

Business Counsel

General Counsel On Demand Packages

Ongoing access to legal guidance, structured around how your business actually operates. These are not hourly arrangements. These are counsel relationships.

Core Counsel

$1,500 / month

Foundational access to legal counsel for early-stage businesses, nonprofits, and operators who need consistent guidance without heavy volume.

  • 1 monthly strategy call (60 minutes)

  • Contract review, limited scope

  • Basic legal and operational guidance

  • Governance and compliance guidance

  • Annual compliance overview

  • Ongoing email support, reasonable use

Best for nonprofits, early-stage founders, and low-volume operators.

Growth Counsel

$2,500 / month

Active legal support for businesses in motion, including single-license cannabis operators and growing small businesses.

  • Everything in Core Counsel

  • 2 monthly strategy calls (60 minutes each)

  • Expanded contract review

  • Light contract drafting and revisions

  • Operational and relationship structuring guidance

  • Priority email support

Best for active operators managing contracts, relationships, and regular decisions.

Strategic Counsel

$4,500+ / month

Integrated legal strategy and advisory for businesses with multiple moving parts, partnerships, or active deal flow.

  • Everything in Growth Counsel

  • Ongoing advisory access

  • Advanced contract drafting and structuring

  • Deal and relationship structuring

  • Strategic planning support

  • Faster response times and deeper involvement

Best for businesses scaling, restructuring, or managing complexity.

Private Counsel

$8,500+ / month

Embedded legal partner for a limited number of clients requiring high-touch access and deep integration.

  • Near real-time access to counsel

  • Deep integration into operations

  • Active involvement in deals and decision-making

  • Fully customized support scope

Limited availability. Reserved for businesses requiring a true legal partner.

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