Texas Outside General Counsel  

Our firm serves as your dedicated outside general counsel, delivering responsive, cost-effective legal support tailored to the daily needs of your business.

Texas Outside General Counsel Lawyers Providing Ongoing Legal Guidance for Small and Mid-Sized Businesses

Williams, McClure & Parmelee provides outside general counsel services for many companies who have operations of one kind or another in Texas. Essentially this means we serve as attorneys who provide ongoing legal guidance for small businesses and mid-sized businesses. As Texas outside general counsel, we are available to be there for the entire life cycle of legal needs businesses face. Many entrepreneurs and even mid-sized businesses cannot justify the cost of full-time, in-house general counsel. Consequently, they may feel that they lack the legal resources they need for their business to find success. Business leaders may worry about their companies' exposure to potential risks.

We provide Texas outside general counsel services that are tailored to our clients’ individual needs. We are here on a flexible basis to provide sophisticated legal counsel on demand. We also provide oversight and management of selecting counsel for or providing representation in lawsuits, regulatory matters, and mediations and arbitrations.  

Most companies rely on outside counsel for legal services at various points.  While some employ in-house counsel, many do not maintain permanent in-house counsel, often for budgetary and other reasons. But these businesses can still have complex legal needs and face sophisticated challenges. There are legal challenges and regulatory risks that can always benefit from dedicated counsel. Even companies that employ in-house counsel find that their business and decision-makers need the assistance of outside counsel from time to time.

Working with an outside general counsel from a well-established law firm means that your business can take advantage of the specific services you need when you need them, all while remaining cognizant of your bottom line. This can be particularly beneficial for small businesses and entrepreneurs in the early stages of their business formation. We provide the legal resources you need when you need them. Our goal is to help clients avoid costly litigation through careful contract drafting, governance and operating practices that limit liability exposure from the outset. We can assist in putting in place systems and processes for your business aimed at mitigating risks and resolving conflicts before they escalate into formal legal actions.

"An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” An outside general counsel relationship in which frequent and open communication is established with a skilled attorney could make the difference between preventing a crisis and dealing with it afterwards.

When You Need an Advocate. When You Need Guidance.

Even the savviest of business owners need outside corporate counsel at some point particularly as their businesses grow, and legal complexities arise. We excel in corporate strategy and crisis management. We are regulations navigators. 

No one knows the operational side of your business enterprise like you and your management team. However, in the functioning life of all businesses, legal issues arise and trusted legal advice immediately becomes an indispensable priority. We have experience of working as outsourced general counsel to many business clients and have successfully protected them when disputes and conflicts eventually emerged. As outside general counsel for a business, we make it a point to understand the intricacies of a particular industry’s business and the laws that accompany that business. We always maintain a business-oriented perspective. 

In today’s ever-changing business climate, businesses who want to keep pace with the fluidity increasingly rely upon the trusted advisors of our outside counsel to serve as their general counsel in across a broad spectrum of legal practice areas. We routinely serve as outside general counsel for businesses across Texas. We work closely and diligently with each client to gain and maintain an in-depth understanding of each client’s business goals for the short and long term, as well as their legal objectives. Our firm’s commitment to understanding our client’s business and legal needs inside and out allows us to provide focused, client-centered, and cost-effective counsel on the many legal issues that confront clients each day. 

We are Texas outside corporate counsel to companies like yours.  We’re like in-house counsel but only when you need us. We are outsourced general counsel who can also work with or at the direction of your in-house corporate counsel if you have such a position. We are uniquely versatile due to our vast range of experience over many years. As outside general counsel, our firm typically receives the first call when a client encounters legal or business issues with potential legal consequences. We work swiftly and effectively with diverse practices to implement the best solutions to solve and resolve complicated legal puzzles with a focus on preserving our clients’ best interests in both the short, medium, and long term.  

A silver statue of Lady Justice holding a balance scale in her right hand and a sword in her left. She is blindfolded, symbolizing impartiality.

Contact Us

Ready to discuss your legal needs? Contact our office today to schedule a consultation with an experienced attorney.

BUSINESS & CORPORATE LAW


CONSTRUCTION, REAL ESTATE & MEDIATION


EMPLOYMENT, INSURANCE & WORKPLACE LAW


Outside General Counsel Questions