At Dressel/Malikschmitt, we work with business of all sizes, from start-up ideas to established multi-million-dollar businesses. When it comes to retaining an attorney, we know that cost matters and one size does not fit all, which is why we work with each client to develop a custom pricing strategy that best suits their business and their budget. The Cost of Hourly Outside … [Read more...] about Outside Counsel Cost: Hourly, Flat-Fee, or Project-Based Billing
New Jersey Marijuana Legalization: What Employers + Employees Need to Know
After some delay, Governor Murphy finally signed legislation to legalize recreational marijuana in New Jersey. While this is a historic moment and something of an end to what has been a long legislative saga, questions still remain about the impact this legislation will have on employers and employees, including the most important question: can someone be fired for cannabis … [Read more...] about New Jersey Marijuana Legalization: What Employers + Employees Need to Know
Starting with Outside General Counsel for Business in New Jersey
Business Inquiry Any outside general counsel engagement begins with an initial consultation to determine the current business needs. At Dressel/Malikschmitt, this is always a free service. The first contact from the client can come any number of ways - phone call to our offices, direct email, or a website inquiry. No matter what means we are contacted by, we prioritize … [Read more...] about Starting with Outside General Counsel for Business in New Jersey
Why You Should Always Hire Counsel to Draft Your Contracts
Leave the Contract Drafting to the Attorneys Nowhere is the old saw “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” truer than in the realm of contract drafting. As a commercial litigator, time and again I have seen companies spend millions on litigation because they failed to take the necessary steps years earlier to ensure that their contracts were properly drafted and … [Read more...] about Why You Should Always Hire Counsel to Draft Your Contracts
Outside General Counsel for Your Small-To-Midsize NJ Business
Small to midsize companies usually don’t have the budget for a full-time in-house general counsel. Yet, securing ongoing real-time legal advice is vitally important for any business, and can help manage risk and exposure. We are here to provide dedicated legal services at a fraction of the cost of a dedicated in-house team, and on a scale that meets your particular business … [Read more...] about Outside General Counsel for Your Small-To-Midsize NJ Business