Strategic Outside Counsel Services From an Experienced Harvard-Trained Team
Running a successful business or navigating high-stakes legal issues often requires the support of a dedicated legal team. However, not every organization needs (or wants) the overhead of a full-time, in-house legal department. This is where Outside Counsel services step in.
As Outside Counsel, our attorneys at Hunt Hunt & Winterbottom LLP can serve as your on-call legal team, providing top-tier guidance without the ongoing expense of a permanent in-house attorney.
Our lawyers have backgrounds that include experience at prominent national and international law firms, as well as elite boutique litigation practices. This collective experience enables us to provide sophisticated, high-caliber legal services tailored to your needs. Working with our legal team gives you access to top-tier legal insight without the overhead of maintaining an in-house legal team.
Our attorneys can also serve as a strategic partner for your in-house department when complex issues arise. We offer support across litigation, transactional matters, and broader business concerns, including advising on strategy, reviewing key documents, and interfacing with larger law firms.
Litigation Strategy and Dispute Resolution
Even when disputes are not immediately on the horizon, having an experienced litigator at the ready is invaluable. The Big Law and trial background of our attorneys give them the perspective to spot red flags early. This helps you decide whether a potential conflict can be defused through negotiation or whether it calls for aggressive litigation.
If a dispute does escalate, we are prepared to intervene swiftly with a strategic plan. Our approach is the same one we bring to their existing Of Counsel engagements: a balance of legal acumen, persuasive storytelling, and a clear understanding of the court of law, and the court of public opinion.
Privilege and Confidentiality
One of the greatest advantages of working with an Outside Counsel is the ability to maintain attorney-client privilege. By discussing sensitive matters with our attorneys at Hunt Hunt & Winterbottom LLP in our capacity as external counsel, you minimize the risk that your internal communications could become discoverable in litigation or regulatory investigations.
For law firms in particular, having our legal team as Outside Counsel allows for candid, confidential conversations about risk, strategy, and professional responsibilities. These conversations can remain fully protected by attorney-client privilege. Without Outside Counsel, there is a risk that inter-firm conversations about an ongoing matter may not be protected by attorney-client privilege in the event that a legal malpractice lawsuit is filed.
Malpractice Risk Analysis and Advisory for Law Firms
Law firms sometimes require a fresh set of eyes for risk management, ethical compliance, and potential malpractice concerns. Our attorneys at Hunt Hunt & Winterbottom LLP have backgrounds in professional responsibility, including experience defending a Vault 100 law firm against legal malpractice claims, making us trusted outside advisors.
We have also advised attorneys serving on the board of a public company regarding their ethical obligations and represented a law firm in connection with a collections matter. Other lawyers turn to Hunt Hunt & Winterbottom LLP for our balanced, objective analysis of complex legal situations. Our outside status ensures that all communications remain strictly privileged, enabling frank discussions about delicate internal matters.
Why Choose Hunt Hunt & Winterbottom LLP for Your Outside Counsel Needs
Hunt Hunt & Winterbottom LLP’s attorneys bring experience working alongside elite legal professionals and handling complex, high-stakes matters. Our Harvard Law backgrounds and years working with lawyers from the nation’s top law firms have equipped us to integrate seamlessly into your operations, regardless of your company size or practice area focus.
When you engage Hunt Hunt & Winterbottom LLP as Outside Counsel, you gain a skilled ally who adds measurable value from day one. We are a legal team that thinks two steps ahead, communicates clearly, and navigates complex legal landscapes with confidence and precision.
Reach Out to Inquire About Outside Counsel Services
Our legal team at Hunt Hunt & Winterbottom LLP is ready to serve as your strategic legal partner. Complete the online form or call 949-617-0000 for our Irvine office or 215-488-1776 for our Philadelphia office to discuss how Outside Counsel services work for you.