Business Succession Planning 101: What Every Owner Should Know
We help owners think through what happens next, who takes over, how decisions are made, and how the legal side supports those choices.
Why Did You Start Your Business?
Why did you start your business? This core reason—freedom, legacy, family stability, or impact—must guide every legal decision to avoid conflicts, delays, and loss of control.
Aligning Your Estate Plan with Your Business Succession Plan
Make sure your estate plan and business succession plan work together, not against each other. Learn how misalignment can create conflict, delays, and costly disputes—and what to…
Inside a Buy‑Sell Agreement: What It’s There to Do
We help owners think through what happens next, who takes over, how decisions are made, and how the legal side supports those choices.
Outside Chief Legal LLC Named to 2026 Inc. Regionals: Southeast List
Outside Chief Legal LLC earned a spot on the Inc. Regionals: Southeast list at No. 46 and received recognition from the Best of Alabama Awards — a…
Customer Disputes: Legal Issue or Communication Problem?
By: Jordan Gerheim, CEO – Outside Chief Legal LLC Customer Disputes: Legal Issue or Communication Problem? Customer disputes are a fact of business life, but not every…
Why Your Entity Type Matters for Risk and Succession
By: Jordan Gerheim, CEO – Outside Chief Legal LLC The Basics of Entity Types Sole proprietorships and partnerships offer simplicity but no shield: your house and savings…
Proven 5 Ways Outside Counsel Acts as True Partners
By: Jordan Gerheim, CEO – Outside Chief Legal LLC A recent piece in Today’s Managing Partner, “How Law Firms Can Win More Outside Counsel Work,” makes a number…