About Essential Counsel
C-Suite Executive Attorney at a Fraction of FTE Expense
C-Suite Executive Attorney at a Fraction of FTE Expense
C-Suite Executive Attorney at a Fraction of FTE Expense
- Outside General Counsel
- Buy-Sell Transactions
- Contract Negotiations
- B2B Collections
- Risk Management & Governance
- Employment & HR
- Commercial Real Estate
- Litigation & Dispute Resolution
A perfect solution for mid-market businesses. We offer GC & COO expertise without FTE overhead. Flat fee billing is predictable, centered on your unique needs w
- Outside General Counsel
- Buy-Sell Transactions
- Contract Negotiations
- B2B Collections
- Risk Management & Governance
- Employment & HR
- Commercial Real Estate
- Litigation & Dispute Resolution
A perfect solution for mid-market businesses. We offer GC & COO expertise without FTE overhead. Flat fee billing is predictable, centered on your unique needs with unlimited consultations. Contingency fee and project-based arrangements are also available. Receive practical, proactive advice and operational integration of complex laws, rules, and regulations tailored to increase cash flow and net profitability.
Integrated Risk, Legal, Regulatory, HR, Sales, and Operations
Support your organization with our team of licensed and certified legal, risk, and healthcare professionals. Research-based and data driven solutions tailored to your organizational philosophy.
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Email: steve@essentialcounsel.com
Arizona, Colorado, Florida:
303-319-2924
Wisconsin & Mobile:
715-573-2077
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25+ Years of Experience and Practical Solutions
C-Suite Executive Attorney at a Fraction of FTE Expense
C-Suite Executive Attorney at a Fraction of FTE Expense
Serving as negotiation advisor, preparing legal documents, and resolving business disputes, Steve Schinker serves clients as a fiduciary attorney working in the client's best interest.
The reason for business litigation can be found in bad contract, a bad relationship, or both. Our solutions:
#1. A proactive approach to contract formati
Serving as negotiation advisor, preparing legal documents, and resolving business disputes, Steve Schinker serves clients as a fiduciary attorney working in the client's best interest.
The reason for business litigation can be found in bad contract, a bad relationship, or both. Our solutions:
#1. A proactive approach to contract formation helps avoid liability, minimize risk, and foster sustainable business relationships through clear, concise contracts that frame expectations.
#2. Contract law experience including multi-party, international, private equity, and Fortune 500 transactions.
#3. Get back to business with early B2B dispute resolution through direct negotiation, mediation, arbitration, or state-specific business courts.
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Communities Served
C-Suite Executive Attorney at a Fraction of FTE Expense
Communities Served
As a USAF veteran, Steve supports communities served through volunteer and financial support.
All Locations By Appointment Only
Colorado 303-319-2924
Arizona 480-304-9222
Florida 239-789-2550
Wisconsin/Mobile
715-573-2077
Education
Certified Advanced Negotiation Master -
Harvard Law School Program on Negotiation
J.D. w/Distinction -Thomas C
As a USAF veteran, Steve supports communities served through volunteer and financial support.
All Locations By Appointment Only
Colorado 303-319-2924
Arizona 480-304-9222
Florida 239-789-2550
Wisconsin/Mobile
715-573-2077
Education
Certified Advanced Negotiation Master -
Harvard Law School Program on Negotiation
J.D. w/Distinction -Thomas Cooley Law School
LL.M. in Environmental Law - Pace University School of Law
Member Affiliations
State Bars of AZ, CO, FL, WI
U.S. District Courts in CO & WI
World Commerce and Contracting
Past Board Member - State Bar WI
Adjunct Professor Experience
MBA Strategic Business Planning
Business Law & Ethics
Univ. of Wisconsin System