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    How we work

    What to expect when you work with us.

    Start with what you’re trying to accomplish. You may have one agreement to review, a company to launch, or a need for ongoing counsel. We’ll work out the legal support, people, and scope the situation calls for.

    Complimentary intake with Jamee or a paid attorney strategy session with Drew.

    The engagement

    From the first conversation to the work ahead

    1. Tell us what’s in front of you

      Share the issue, the parties involved, any deadline, and what you’re trying to accomplish. We look at the immediate need and the wider business or career context. Start with Jamee for a fit-and-intake call or book an attorney strategy session with Drew.

    2. Agree on the work

      If the matter is a fit and conflicts are cleared, we put the scope, responsible attorney, staffing, fees, and communication expectations in writing. Ongoing representation begins with a signed engagement agreement.

    3. Work through the decisions

      Your attorney handles the agreed legal work and explains the options and their practical implications. When the matter calls for other counsel or professional advisers, we help coordinate their involvement within the agreed scope.

    4. Know what comes next

      We identify the next decisions and who is responsible for them. The team helps with follow-up, matter records, and billing. If priorities change or you need ongoing support, we revisit the scope and fees with you.

    The people involved

    Who handles what

    You have a responsible attorney for legal advice and a team supporting communication, records, and billing. The people involved depend on the matter and the agreed scope.

    Meet the full team

    Working alongside your team

    An assigned responsible attorney can work through agreed channels such as Slack, email or your existing client tools. We set shared priorities, owners and deadlines, and retain context across contracts and company decisions rather than starting over with each request.

    When a matter needs other counsel, we discuss how to coordinate or escalate it. Scope, staffing, communication and fees are agreed in writing.

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    Fees depend on the work

    Defined projects

    A fixed fee can make sense when the scope, assumptions and deliverables are clear.

    Ongoing counsel

    Recurring outside-counsel work may be hourly, retainer-based or hybrid. We agree on the arrangement in the engagement letter.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Can your attorneys work in our Slack or existing systems?
    Yes, where it fits the engagement. We agree on the channels, access, priorities and communication rhythm at the start. Your responsible attorney remains accountable for the legal work, with confidentiality and access addressed as part of the setup.

    Do I need to speak with Jamee before booking Drew?
    No. You can choose either a complimentary 15-minute fit-and-intake call with Jamee or a 30-minute attorney strategy session with Drew for $350. Jamee’s call is not a legal consultation and does not include legal advice.

    Who will handle my matter?
    Engagements are principal-led. Qualified attorneys are assigned based on the matter’s complexity and needs, with firm oversight and accountability. Our operations team supports communication, matter records and billing.

    When does representation begin?
    Booking a call or sending an inquiry does not create an attorney-client relationship. The attorney strategy session covers that consultation only. Ongoing representation requires conflicts clearance and a separate signed engagement agreement. Please do not send confidential information until representation is confirmed in writing.

    What turnaround time can I expect?
    Timing depends on the scope, complexity, jurisdictions involved, records available, third-party dependencies and the current state of the law. We estimate timing when the matter is scoped and update it as the work develops.

    How do you use AI and protect client information?
    Approved tools may assist with research, document review, organization and drafting. Attorneys verify the work and remain responsible for legal advice and final deliverables. We evaluate tools and data-handling practices against our confidentiality and security obligations and address matter-specific restrictions as appropriate.

    Talk through the next step.

    Choose a fit-and-intake call with Jamee or an attorney strategy session with Drew.

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    Or email intake@jacobscounsellaw.com

    Prospective client disclaimer: contacting Jacobs Counsel or booking a call does not create an attorney-client relationship. Please do not send confidential information until representation is confirmed in writing.