We have a broad range of business law experiences and are here as a resource to ensure your small or medium sized business can thrive in all aspects of its operations.
There are many unforeseeable problems that arise in the day to day activities of any organization, and at Markel & Co advocates we are here to use our knowledge of business law to see to your long term success.
Through our innovative pricing models, we seek to ensure that your company is provided with exceptional legal services without having to suffer through the uncertainty of legal fees that are charged hourly.

If you are not an In House Counsel Services’ client, we still provide pricing at a one time, flat rate to ensure transparency in our pricing structure and allow you to budget your legal fees appropriately.
The only circumstances that require different pricing structures are collection matters resulting in lawsuit and litigation.

Contract Review & Creation
At Markel & Co advocates we have valuable experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a variety of different contracts.
Our experience with contracts has allowed us to work with companies to create contracts that will be used within a company, or contracts that engage external parties.
Our contract capabilities are extensive, and span multiple areas of law.
We seek to protect you and the interests of your company no matter the scale or scope of the contract that you require.

Commercial Transactions
There are many policies and requirements that transactions are subject to depending on their size and purpose.
Markel & Co advocates is here as trusted ally to ensure that your transactions maximize benefit to your company.
We have comprehensive experience in the terms and execution of transactions, including buying and selling companies, assets, and ownership.
We specialize in structuring these transactions to ensure clarity and protection for the payment schedule, terms of completion, and collectibles in the case of transaction termination.

For large scale sales or purchases there are many intricacies that require careful attention to detail and a knowledgeable attorney that can protect your interests. Markel & Co advocates is on your side to ensure your transactions are completed timely, smoothly, and with well thought out intention that will protect your company and your transaction.

Employees
Employee related legal questions are often some of the most frequently asked matters that companies face. Markel & Co advocates is dedicated to ensuring the protection of your company by helping you create or review your employee handbook to ensure protection from potential lawsuits.

In conjunction with our compliance capabilities we can construct effective training policies and procedures for employees.
We want to ensure that you have properly covered any potential issues that arise during the processes of firing and hiring, compensation structure, and hour issues

Business and Succession Planning
At Markel & Co advocates, we understand the need to plan for the future. Your business and family are both important aspects of your life, and ensuring that they are both properly cared for is paramount.
For that reason, we are here to ensure that legal issues of passing on ownership or assets are covered. With Markel & Co advocates, you can rest safe, knowing that your business, family, or other beneficiaries are cared for.