Decimal Law™ was founded on a simple but often overlooked reality: most smaller and emerging companies do not lack legal needs—they lack consistent access to experienced legal counsel early enough to prevent problems from arising.

Traditional legal models tend to force a false choice. Companies either engage outside counsel reactively, on a matter-by-matter basis, or commit to the cost and rigidity of full-time in-house counsel. As a result, many organizations defer legal guidance, rely on self-help solutions, or address issues only after they become costly or disruptive.

Fractional Legal by Decimal Law™ was created to bridge that gap.

We provide ongoing, embedded fractional general counsel services designed to function as an extension of a client’s leadership team. Rather than delivering isolated legal advice, our model emphasizes continuity, context, and proactive engagement. Clients receive consistent general counsel support—tailored to their needs and scaled to their stage of growth—while maintaining flexibility in how much support they use from month to month.

Because our counsel works alongside leadership over time, legal guidance is informed by a deep understanding of the business, its operations, risk profile, and strategic objectives. This allows legal considerations to be integrated into decision-making before issues escalate, rather than addressed after the fact.

When specialized expertise is required, our embedded general counsel model is supported by access to a broader network of attorneys with complementary experience. This approach delivers depth without fragmentation, and sophistication without the overhead of a traditional in-house department.

The result is a practical alternative to conventional outside counsel—one that places smaller and emerging companies on more equal footing with well-funded and established competitors, and helps legal strategy become a driver of confidence and growth rather than a reactive expense.