a new alternative
General Counsel, PC, 
was created to provide an alternative to
two current truths of the legal industry. The first truth is that so
long as law firms charge clients based on the almighty billable hour, lawyers
and business owners will have opposite interests, since the attorney makes
money by drawing out matters for as long as possible to keep billing, whereas
the business owner wants the quickest resolution possible to maximize efficiencies. The
second truth is that, although they have a need for general counsel legal
advice to be proactive instead of reactive, small and medium businesses can
neither afford a full-time general counsel, nor do they need that much legal
help.
a new kind of law firm
General Counsel, PC, is designed specifically for small businesses, to allow you to outsource the "General Counsel" function. We base our fees on flat monthly rates and aim for a long-term partnering relationship with our clients. Most business owners won’t pick up the phone to call their lawyers for fear of the bill being generated by the minute. At General Counsel, PC, we understand this concern, so we don’t bill our clients based on the time we spend on a project. Our clients have unlimited access to their lawyer for all manner of business consulting needs. Most business owners won’t pick up the phone to call their lawyers -- until it’s too late. Don’t be one of them anymore.
experience that counts
General Counsel, PC, was founded by John A. Safyurtlu, who has specialized in Business Law for the last decade. He has represented start-ups, small businesses, Fortune 500 corporations, banks, professionals, insurance companies and insured individuals in both state and federal courts. Mr. Safyurtlu is admitted to practice in all California state and federal courts.
learn more
On this website you will find information about our practice. Read our mission and discover more about what sets us apart from the rest. See examples of how other small businesses have benefited from our work. And, contact us when you have questions and when you are ready to secure your business' future with us.
Thank you for your interest in General Counsel, PC.