Experienced Small Business Attorney for Entrepreneurs and Growing Companies in PA, NJ & NY 

Are you aware of your company’s current legal risks?

35+

Years of
Experience

Small Business Legal Issues We Solve

Owning a business is exciting, but legal issues can arise fast and stall your growth. Many small businesses face risks they aren’t even aware of:


  • Outdated or missing small business contracts


  • Unclear partnership or ownership terms


  • Gaps in employment law compliance


  • Lack of intellectual property protection


  • Unexpected disputes or litigation


  • Unfamiliarity with M&A opportunities or risks


Without trusted legal guidance, these challenges can derail even the most promising companies.

The Mission is Simple:


"We help good people build great companies that make a positive impact."


- Bernard Williams


Company Counsel LLC is a business law firm providing sound legal advice and representation to small business owners and entrepreneurs across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York.


With our comprehensive Fractional General Counsel Services, you get experienced business attorneys that:


  • Frees you to focus on growth, not distractions
  • Simplifies legal billing with predictable flat fees
  • Brings strategic legal thinking aligned with your vision 
  • Protects your business throughout its entire life cycle - from formation to scale to exit


Fractional General Counsel & Business Law Services

Fractional General Counsel Services: Your Strategic Legal Partner 

Our signature service is Fractional General Counsel  because your business deserves a legal partner who’s proactive, strategic, and aligned with your goals.


Instead of hiring a full-time in-house attorney or piecing together “per item” legal help, you can work with Company Counsel on a flat-fee, predictable basis that supports your entire business life cycle.


We use a business model approach to align our legal services with the key functions of your growing company.


Company Counsel Legal Services

If you’ve been searching for a “lawyer for small business” or “small business law firm” that provides ongoing legal partnership  — not just one-off help — you’ve found it with Company Counsel LLC.

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Business Formation

Structure your business the right way—LLC, S-Corp, Corporation, Nonprofit—with proper filings, governance documents, and compliance.

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Compliance

Identify and manage legal risks; protect your intellectual property (trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets); and ensure business continuity.

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Business Contracts

Draft, review, and negotiate business contracts that protect your interests and reduce liability.

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Disputes & Litigation

Resolve business disputes, contract conflicts, collections, and partnership “business divorces” with experienced business litigation attorney support

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Employment Law

HR policies, employment law, and compliance frameworks to protect your people and your business.

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M&A Attorney Services

Legal guidance for buying, selling, or merging businesses, so you can grow smart and exit well.

Trusted & Recognized Business Law Firm

Company Counsel LLC is an prominent business law firm and certified minority business enterprise.


We’re proud members of respected professional organizations and legal networks that support business growth: 

The Focus is Clear:


"As your small business attorney, we help you stay protected,

so you can keep building the company you’ve always envisioned." - Jon Thielen

Whether your business is just starting, scaling, pivoting, or are facing tough challenges, our team delivers sophisticated, forward-thinking legal services that position you to survive and thrive.

Who We Serve

Company Counsel LLC fractional general counsel services  provide your leadership team with proactive, strategic legal support, at a predictable cost, so you can grow confidently while minimizing legal and financial risk.


We serve PA, NJ, and NY businesses in a variety of industries:

  • Professional Services
  • Manufacturing
  • Technology
  • Software
  • Distribution
  • Home Health
  • Real Estate


Our experienced small business attorneys become an extension of your leadership team, aligned with your vision, and built to support your evolving business needs.

What Our Clients Have to Say...

google REVIEWS

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I was unsure about how to get started with my new business. Now I have my LLC and all the documents I need. I'll contact Company Counsel for any future legal needs my business may run into.


Ben Blevins

Company Counsel is knowledgeable, reliable, and dependable. Always available for any questions or counsel that’s needed, and you can tell he cares about relationships with his clients.


Jon Dyer

"Finally. A small business attorney who understands how we operate and delivers practical legal advice. Bernard and his team are true partners in our business growth."


Emilia Andrews

I was unsure about how to get started with my new business. Now I have my LLC and all the documents I need. I'll contact Company Counsel for any future legal needs my business may run into.


Ben Blevins

Company Counsel is knowledgeable, reliable, and dependable. Always available for any questions or counsel that’s needed, and you can tell he cares about relationships with his clients.


Jon Dyer

Testimonials & REVIEWS

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Company Counsel LLC did an amazing job with our legal needs this year! They were able to recoup funds that were owed to us from a project quickly and efficiently. We will certainly use again!


Carley B.

I worked directly with Bernard to prepare legal and financial documents for my newly formed company. He was incredibly helpful, professional, and timely. Working with Bernard was one of the best decisions I made as a small business owner and I highly recommend him and the Company Counsel team.


Gene Williams

Company Counsel LLC not only had the experience to help me as a small business photographer but also were people I could genuinely trust. They gave me the confidence and attention I needed to make my business successful.


Gabriela Barrantes

Company Counsel LLC did an amazing job with our legal needs this year! They were able to recoup funds that were owed to us from a project quickly and efficiently. We will certainly use again!


Carley B.

I worked directly with Bernard to prepare legal and financial documents for my newly formed company. He was incredibly helpful, professional, and timely. Working with Bernard was one of the best decisions I made as a small business owner and I highly recommend him and the Company Counsel team.


Gene Williams

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Let’s Talk About Your Business

We’d love to learn more about your business. Whether you’re launching, scaling, or navigating a tricky situation... Company Counsel LLC is here to help.


Looking for a trusted business attorney?


Let’s start the conversation.

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