Why McLaughlin, PC Is the Ideal Fractional General Counsel for Growth-Focused Businesses

Strategic Legal Counsel, Backed by Operational Experience

At McLaughlin, PC, we understand what it takes to build and grow a successful business, because we've done it ourselves. Our attorneys bring not only deep legal knowledge, but also real-world experience scaling a thriving food and beverage company. That firsthand operational insight makes us uniquely qualified to serve as your fractional general counsel, offering legal guidance that’s grounded in business reality and focused on strategic growth.

Proactive Risk Management

Founders and early-stage teams often prioritize scaling over structure, understandably so. But early legal decisions around entity formation, intellectual property, contracts, and compensation carry long-term implications. Hiring a full-time in-house lawyer isn’t always feasible, and traditional law firms can be costly and disconnected. As fractional GCs, we offer flexible, cost-effective legal support that helps clients identify and mitigate risk before it becomes a barrier to growth.

Business-First Legal Advice

Our approach is shaped by years of in-house and executive-level experience. Unlike traditional law firm models that may lean toward theoretical or risk-averse advice, we work directly with your leadership team to develop solutions that balance legal integrity with business momentum. Whether you’re navigating growth challenges, managing compliance, or negotiating key deals, our counsel is practical, strategic, and always aligned with your objectives.

Collaborative Partnership

We believe legal advisors should be more than a name on a retainer, they should be embedded collaborators. Our clients value having a trusted legal voice involved in day-to-day decisions, product planning, and strategic discussions. With McLaughlin, PC as your fractional GC, you gain a partner who understands both the legal and operational sides of running a business, particularly in complex, regulated industries like food, beverage, alcohol, and cannabis.

Tailored Engagements, Scalable Support

Our fractional GC services are customizable, whether you need a few hours per week or ongoing, embedded support. We offer the legal sophistication of a full-service law firm, but with the accessibility and trust of an in-house team. And because we’ve built businesses ourselves, we’re invested in your success, not just your compliance.