Every engagement is scoped before it starts, led personally throughout, and closed with a clear record of what was decided and why.
Before the work begins
Palmer Law takes on matters selectively. Before any engagement starts, the scope, fee basis, and expected timeline are confirmed in writing. There are no open-ended retainers and no work without a defined brief. This keeps the engagement focused and the relationship clean.
During the engagement
Work is done personally by Shaun Palmer, with no delegation to associates or third parties without your knowledge. Communication is direct and substantive. Where a matter raises questions outside Palmer Law's scope of admission, you will be told clearly and promptly, and where appropriate, connected with qualified counsel.
What you receive
Depending on the matter: marked-up contracts with a plain-English issues list and recommended positions; a negotiation strategy with clear next steps; a governance document or policy your team can use without further explanation; or a written record of the decision and the reasoning behind it. The work product is built to be used, not filed.
Engagement Types
On demand
Per EngagementSingle contracts, NDAs, quick-turnaround reviews, and one-off matters. Scoped and priced per engagement.
Project-based
Fixed or Capped FeeTransactions, negotiations, licensing deals, and governance projects with a defined start and end. Fixed or capped fee where the scope and timeline permit.
Ongoing
Monthly ArrangementRegular legal support for businesses that need consistent coverage without in-house counsel — a fractional general counsel arrangement structured around agreed scope and a defined monthly commitment.
Fee arrangements are discussed and confirmed in writing before work begins. Palmer Law bills on an hourly basis as a default; fixed and capped arrangements are available where the scope and timeline are sufficiently defined.