Frequently Asked Questions

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We serve Scottsdale, Tucson, and all of Arizona.   We initially meet with potential clients by phone or video conference.  As General Counsel, we hold on-site meetings with executive and management teams at your convenience.  For other matters, we provide modern business and legal services remotely utilizing video, teleconferencing, and electronic document exchange.  For an initial conversation please call 303-319-2924 or email steve@essentialcounsel.com and we will get back to you in one business day to set an appointment. 

As a fiduciary, we only charge a reasonable fee with the client's approval.   We offer clients a flat fee, contingency fee, or hourly fee compensation model depending on the engagement and the client's preference.  Fees are in writing, transparent, and predictable. 

We provide proactive, practical business/legal solutions that improve net profitability and cash flow for a variety of industries including healthcare, construction, manufacturing, food and beverage, and commercial real estate.  We understand the dynamics and nuances of family-owned, WBE, MBE, and veteran-owned  businesses.   For an initial conversation please call 303-319-2924 or email steve@essentialcounsel.com and we will get back to you in one business day to set an appointment.