Average in house corporate counsel salaries in Southern California were $181,810.00 plus bonus of $56,132.00 in 2007/2008.  Currently the average salary is $292,752.00.

The cost to get a case to trial in a business litigation matter can range from $50,000.00 to $125,000.00 in Southern California.  The business litigation retainer can range from $25,000.00 to $50,000.00.  At large firms that retainer could be $125,000.00 plus.

Whether your business is large or small you still need counsel to give you formal opinion letters to rely upon, make and negotiate contracts, and advise you on the regulations you need to adhere to when doing business.

Lenore Albert, Esq. has been representing business clients in Orange County, California since 2001. Her rates are published on Avvo.com. The national average hourly rate is $292.00 per hour.  Her hourly rate starts at $325.00 per hour and her monthly retainers with a quarterly comittment start at $5,000.00 per month depending on the client's needs.

Small businesses can obtain the legal services they need at a reasonable cost and the flexibility required to make sound business decisions during these economic times. Call the Law Offices of Lenore Albert at 714-372-2264 to see what plan would fit your business best.