Who We Are
Who We Are
For nearly a decade, Company Counsel has been a dedicated partner to the small business communities in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York, providing them with sound legal advice and representation so that they stay protected throughout their entire business life cycle.
Our award-winning law firm and certified minority business enterprise is led by Bernard A. Williams, Esq., who traded in working at some of the most prestigious law firms in the country to follow his passions: to connect with and serve small business owners and entrepreneurs so that they are better positioned to achieve their dreams and make a difference. Bernard believes legal counsel should be accessible to and affordable for the small business community, and as a small business owner himself, he understands what it’s like to run a small business and how important it is to have the right advice at the right time so you can avoid potential roadblocks and stay in growth mode.
Our team is comprised of experienced lawyers, specialists, and consultants who support you from incorporation and scaling up to exit strategies. At every stage, Company Counsel empowers you with the legal and business guidance that will help you stay informed and confident in your business’s future.
What Sets Us Apart
At Company Counsel, we are far more than just a law firm or a team of lawyers. We are dedicated, trusted partners for small businesses, committed to fostering strong, long-lasting relationships with our clients. As your strategic partner, we connect you with other top-tier professional service providers in our network who share our values and are driven to deliver results that propel your business forward.
Our team – from our Director of Client Services to our Managing Partner – invests the time to understand your business goals, challenges, and industry dynamics. This enables us to deliver tailored, holistic solutions that align with your business objectives, whether it’s closing a major deal, navigating complex regulations, or resolving disputes efficiently. We are constantly
innovating and learning, ensuring we provide exceptional, client-centric and cost-effective services that make it possible for you to focus on growing your business.
Championing diversity is a core value at Company Counsel. Our team–which is intentionally diverse, multi-lingual and inclusive–embraces a wide range of perspectives, experiences, and cultural backgrounds. This diversity is a source of strength, driving our success and enabling us to better serve our clients’ needs.
When you work with us, you will find we genuinely enjoy our work and can’t imagine doing anything else. We recognize that practicing law involves much more than people realize, and to excel consistently and deliver what clients need, we must have a true passion for the law, the drive of an entrepreneur, and the heart for helping others. These qualities drive us to achieve outstanding results for our clients.
How We Help Business Owners
The most successful business owners are passionate about their products and services, spend their time focused on their areas of expertise, and lean on trusted advisors for support in running, protecting, and growing their businesses.
Small businesses turn to Company Counsel every day to be that trusted advisor, providing strategic counsel that aligns with their business goals.
We believe it is our responsibility to:
Be forward-thinking and innovative in the resources and solutions we offer our clients.
Provide insightful guidance to clients, particularly when it involves imparting necessary advice that they may not be prepared to receive.
Navigate intricate legal frameworks, including complex and obscure rules, codes, and case law, and translate them into practical and clear insights that empower our clients to make informed decisions.
Listen attentively to our clients and foster a collaborative relationship – both of which are essential for navigating legal complexities and supporting our clients’ success.
Let Company Counsel be your trusted legal partner and help you stay in growth mode.
Core Values
- Champion Diversity
- We Win as a Team
- Do the Right Thing, the Right Way
- Proactive Protection
- Play Your Game
- More Than Attorneys
- Never Stop Learning and Improving