The Burton Law Firm, P.C. has over 17 years of experience in this area
of the law. If you have questions about this subject please call us
at 713-222-6262; or email Randy Burton at randy@burton-lawfirm.com
or David Torok at david@burton-lawfirm.com.
Outside General Counsel
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What are the benefits to using general outside counsel?
Outside general counsel can give a business the necessary independent view often needed in complex
business and legal matters. It also allows the client to significantly reduce its internal operating
expenses.
- Can The Burton Law Firm, P.C. serve as general counsel
for companies who need a chief counsel less than full-time?
Yes.
- Can The Burton Law Firm, P.C. operate as interim general counsel during transitions
between chief counsels or during search for first permanent general counsel?
Yes.
- Will The Burton Law Firm, P.C. be able to provide on-call advice to chief and senior
executives?
Yes.
- What kind of assistance can The Burton Law Firm, P.C. provide related to annual meetings?
We can help with many things, including drafting proxy statements, and coordinating and managing
shareholder meetings
- Can The Burton Law Firm, P.C. work on location for specific projects or time periods.?
Absolutely.
- Will The Burton Law Firm, P.C. be able to establish and organize new in-house legal
departments?
Yes.
- Can The Burton Law Firm, P.C. train and/or supervise staff attorneys?
Yes.
- Can The Burton Law Firm, P.C. provide corporate secretarial functions, including
preparation of minutes, resolutions, and board materials?
Yes.
- Can The Burton Law Firm, P.C. advise management and directors on board administration
and strategy?
Yes.
- Can The Burton Law Firm, P.C. help with SEC filings?
Yes. We can help prepare, review, and advise on public disclosure filings, including annual and
quarterly reports
- Can The Burton Law Firm, P.C. provide advice on Sarbanes-Oxley, SEC and stock exchange
rules and regulations?
Yes.
- What assistance can The Burton Law Firm, P.C. provide regarding regulatory licensing?
We can prepare and obtain operating and regulatory licenses and authorizations to provide
communications, data, internet, and satellite services.
- Can The Burton Law Firm, P.C. advise on business applications of regulatory and industry
developments in the United States and abroad in the areas of communications, internet, satellite, and
technology law and policy?
Yes.
- What type of assistance can The Burton Law Firm, P.C. provide related to emerging markets
and barriers to entry in those markets?
We can develop strategies for entering and conducting business in emerging markets and developing
countries. We can identify investment limitations, including foreign ownership and trade
restrictions. We can pursue regulatory, commercial, and political solutions to overcome barriers to
entry. We can help a business comply with foreign ownership restrictions through creation of
partnerships, joint ventures, and locally-owned entities.
- How can The Burton Law Firm, P.C. assist with due diligence and risk assessment needs?
We can evaluate opportunities to acquire companies and form partnerships in the US and abroad..
We can manage diligence efficiently in connection with sales, acquisitions, and investments. We
can identify and quantify acquisition and partnership risks.
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