Get What You Pay For
The legal industry is stuck in an outdated model—one that hasn’t evolved since the 1800s. Traditional law firms profit only when billing you by the hour, leading clients to wonder: Is my attorney focused on my success or just the next invoice?
At Lex Tecnica, we offer a smarter, more aligned approach. As your fractional general counsel, we provide top-tier legal expertise at a reduced rate in exchange for a small equity stake—ensuring that our success is tied to yours. No inflated hours, no misaligned incentives—just dedicated legal support designed to help your business thrive.
Below are sample payment structures for discussion purposes only. All discounts and payment terms must be formalized in a retention letter to be binding.
Retainer Options | Cost Example | Pros | Cons |
|---|---|---|---|
Traditional Hourly/Retainer | Retainer plus $450-$850 an hour | Pay only for what you need when you need it | Highest cost/lowest alignment of interest |
Transaction Based | Contracts: $100/page
Trademarks: $400/class
Trusts: $1,500, etc. | Fixed rate, limited cost and engagement | Limited visibility for the attorney on the broader business strategy and purpose |
Digital General Counsel: Salary | Salary: A monthly salary rate for a fixed number of hours each week, and a discounted rate for time thereafter, plus % of equity | True alignment of interest, fosters greatest loyalty and room for strategy | Best option/value/alignment |
Digital General Counsel: Hourly | Hourly: Discounted hourly/equity split (e.g. $850/hour discount to $350 with $550 in equity per hour worked) | True alignment of interest, fosters greatest loyalty and room for strategy | Incentivizes attorney to justify more hourly work to earn more equity |
Same Day Legal | Available for a premium upon request | Rapid, focused turn around | Rushed work and limited visibility for the attorney on the broader scale |
Legal Service Tailored to Fit Your Needs
Custom tailored cost structures ensure you are getting the personalized and high impact attention you want from an attorney. Lex Tecnica attorneys want a long term relationship focused on helping "us" win.