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50 Minutes | $349
General Legal Strategy Session
This isn't a sales pitch. It's a working session. If you have a pressing legal question or you're ready to get serious about your business's legal foundation, this is where we start. We'll identify your key legal issues and leave you with a clear, actionable strategy — not a vague promise to follow up after you sign a retainer.
This session is the right fit if you are:
- An entrepreneur who wants to get ahead of legal problems instead of reacting to them
- A business owner preparing to sell and want to clean up legal issues before you go to market
- A growing company that needs outside general counsel without the full-time overhead
- A business owner dealing with a specific legal issue and need to know your options
You'll leave with a plan. Not a pitch.
Book This Session50 Minutes | $349
Liquor License Strategy Session
Applying for a Louisiana ATC liquor license without guidance is how business owners lose time and money to mistakes that were entirely avoidable. This session gives you a clear read on what your business needs before you spend a dollar on the application.
This session is the right fit if you are:
- A restaurant, bar, or hospitality business preparing to apply for a Louisiana liquor license
- A business owner who wants to know which license type fits before filing anything
- Already running into a snag with the ATC or a parish requirement
- Buying or selling a business and need a license question resolved before closing
The $349 fee is applied in full toward any legal work you choose to move forward with.
Book This SessionA Note on Confidentiality
Please don't enter anything we share with you — or that you share with us — into AI tools like ChatGPT, Google Gemini, Claude, Copilot, or similar platforms. Sharing privileged or confidential communications with these tools can waive attorney-client privilege. That protection exists for your benefit. Don't give it up.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why would I pay for a legal consultation? Don't attorneys offer free consultations?
Some do. Here's what a free consultation actually is: a sales call. You won't get specific legal advice. You'll get a warm introduction to a firm and a pitch for a large retainer.
Our consultations are working sessions. You leave with real information and a strategy — not a follow-up email asking you to sign an engagement letter before anyone answers your questions.
Why virtual?
Our clients are busy. Virtual consultations are faster, more flexible, and just as effective. We use them because they work — not because we're cutting corners.
If you need an in-person meeting, we can accommodate that depending on attorney availability. Email us to arrange it.
What if BLG can't help me?
We won't book a consultation we can't deliver on. We only confirm appointments for matters that fall within our practice areas and where we're not aware of a conflict. If a conflict surfaces during the consultation, we'll refund your fee.
What is a fractional General Counsel?
A fractional GC is an experienced attorney who serves as your company's on-call legal advisor — without the cost of a full-time in-house hire. You get high-level legal guidance on contracts, compliance, risk, governance, IP, employment matters, and strategic decisions, scaled to what your business actually needs.
It's the right solution for growth-stage companies that need real legal support but aren't ready for a full legal department.
What does it cost to work with BLG?
It depends on the work. We offer flat fees for most transactional matters — formations, operating agreements, contract review and drafting, commercial lease review, employment agreements, handbooks, trademarks, M&A, liquor licensing, and more. The specifics depend on your situation, which is why we meet first.
After your consultation, we'll provide an engagement letter outlining the scope of work, applicable flat fees, and any required deposit. If you engage us within a week of your consultation, we'll credit the consultation fee toward your matter.
Litigation is typically billed hourly and requires a retainer. Some employment cases we take on contingency — see below.
Can you take my case on contingency?
Probably not — but possibly. We accept a limited number of employee-side employment matters on contingency when the facts are strong and the client is all in. That means truthful, responsive, and prepared for a fight.
The cases we're most interested in:
- Unequal pay
- Sexual harassment
- Racial discrimination
- Retaliation for reporting any of the above
If you want us to evaluate your employment case, complete our intake questionnaire. We'll waive the consultation fee for any potential client who submits it. If we can't take your case on contingency, we can offer a reduced hourly rate or advise you on how to handle it on your own.
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Pick the session that fits your situation and get a real strategy — not a sales pitch. Contact us at (504) 446-6506 if you have questions before booking.
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