Fractional General Counsel Services
in Houston
Trustworthy Legal Counsel
Scalable, Business-Savvy Legal Support—Without the Full-Time Cost
Fractional general counsel services provide businesses with senior-level legal expertise precisely when needed, eliminating the overhead and commitment associated with hiring full-time in-house counsel. At BT Attorneys, led by Houston fractional general counsel attorney Gil Melman, we deliver tailored, on-demand counsel to help your business thrive efficiently and confidently.
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What is Fractional General Counsel?
Fractional General Counsel is an innovative approach designed to give businesses flexible, strategic legal guidance without the expense of a full-time executive lawyer. Ideal for companies facing frequent, complex legal needs or rapidly scaling operations, fractional general counsel serves as your embedded, accessible legal strategist, offering guidance across an array of transactional and regulatory issues.
One-Stop Shop: A True General Counsel
Larger companies see the benefit of having a “general counsel” on their team who can do a variety of tasks. However, the legal environment is so complex these days that lawyers typically specialize in one narrow area. The problem with that approach is that you need to rely on multiple attorneys depending on the specific need.
Given our attorneys’ breadth of experience and in house training, we can act as a true “general counsel” without involvement of other firms or lawyers unless their specialty knowledge is specifically required. We will handle most of your needs under our advisors so that you have one point of contact. We will access specialized resources on your behalf seamlessly so you only have to deal with one person
About B&T Attorneys
Your Team of Business-Minded Legal Counsel
Gil Melman is the founder and managing attorney of BT Attorneys, with over 32 years of experience across premier international law firms and as Chief Legal Officer for two publicly traded companies. He brings unmatched transactional knowledge, practical insight, and a deep understanding of the legal issues that matter most to growing businesses.
At BT Attorneys, Gil leads a curated team of legal professionals and trusted specialists in areas such as tax, employment, franchising, and regulatory compliance. This allows the firm to deliver scalable, cost-efficient legal support tailored to each client’s unique needs—without the overhead of maintaining multiple full-time advisors.
Comprehensive Legal Services Tailored for Your Business
Providing ongoing legal oversight, strategic risk management, and executive-level counsel across all operational and transactional matters—ensuring your legal needs are addressed before issues arise.
Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating clear, enforceable contracts to protect your business interests.
Advising businesses on compliance with federal, Texas state, and local regulations, reducing exposure to fines and liabilities.
Creating customized partnership agreements, operating agreements, and shareholder agreements to clarify roles, responsibilities, and expectations.
Advising on entity selection (LLC, corporation, partnerships), handling formation filings, and structuring entities for optimal tax and operational efficiency.
Structuring, negotiating, and finalizing transactional agreements that are tailored to your specific goals and designed to minimize risk while supporting long-term success.
Guiding businesses through strategic acquisitions, mergers, due diligence processes, negotiations, and comprehensive documentation.
Structuring fundraising initiatives, drafting investment agreements, and ensuring full compliance with applicable securities regulations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need fractional general counsel if I already work with outside lawyers?
Possibly. Outside lawyers handle individual matters, but they rarely act as a strategic partner who understands your business day-to-day. Fractional general counsel fills that gap by providing ongoing guidance, reviewing decisions in real time, and spotting issues before they turn into billable emergencies.
How does fractional general counsel differ from hiring a full-time in-house attorney?
Fractional general counsel gives you senior-level legal leadership without the full-time salary, benefits, or hiring commitment. You get the same level of judgment and practical business insight—only scaled to the level your company needs.
What kinds of legal issues can a fractional general counsel handle?
Most business needs fall within the role: contracts, corporate governance, compliance, day-to-day operational questions, risk management, negotiations, and transactional support. When highly specialized knowledge is required, we act as your single point of contact and seamlessly bring in the right resource.
Can we rely on AI tools to help with legal tasks instead of fractional general counsel?
AI can speed up drafting or generate starting points, but it cannot evaluate risk, understand your business, or apply judgment. AI often makes assumptions that don’t fit your situation. Fractional general counsel provides context-driven advice that AI simply cannot deliver.
What types of businesses benefit most from fractional general counsel?
Companies experiencing growth, facing recurring legal questions, or entering new markets often get the most value. Startups, founder-led businesses, and companies without in-house legal departments rely on fractional general counsel to bring structure, clarity, and consistent direction to their legal needs.
Why Choose Us
Reasons For Choosing BT Attorneys
Unparalled Experience & Insight
Gil Melman’s three decades of transactional expertise ensures precise, commercially driven legal advice. His extensive in-house experience uniquely positions him to quickly understand your business risks and proactively address them.
Cost-Effective Transactional Legal Solutions
By quarterbacking your legal strategy, Gil coordinates directly with specialized experts in tax, environmental, labor, franchise, and other areas, significantly reducing costs and providing comprehensive, efficient counsel.
Proactive, Strategic Counsel to Avoid Litigation
Gil Melman emphasizes proactive transactional strategies designed to minimize litigation risks. By anticipating and addressing potential issues early, he helps clients avoid costly disputes and maintain smooth business operations.
Tailored Legal Strategy
At BT Attorneys, we understand each business’s unique circumstances. We listen, assess, and develop customized legal strategies designed specifically for your objectives, ensuring alignment with your commercial goals.
Trusted & Proven Advisor
Gil Melman has built his reputation on transparency, strategic insight, and client-focused solutions. With extensive experience representing businesses at every growth stage, from innovative startups to large enterprises, Gil understands how to deliver successful transactional outcomes.
What Our Clients Say
Sean - CEO & Co-Founder
Gil Melman has served as our outside council for several years. He has provided outstanding legal guidance and support for a broad range of our needs. Gil can be a bulldog when it comes to protecting our position. However, he is pragmatic with regard to business relationships and needs. I have led multi-billion dollar businesses at large corporations, and I can honestly say that Gil has provided us the best legal representation in my career. It has been my experience that most corporate lawyers see things in black and white. Gil advises on the black and white will also educating me on the aspects and mitigation strategy for the gray areas as well. This is extremely valuable because things usually end up in these gray areas, and I am better prepared.
Scott - President & Founder
Highly Recommend. We had a very complex purchase, included upfront and residual payments, in addition to stock allocations of different types. Gil did an amazing job of protecting us and catching all of the little details that we missed. When engaging in negotiations on terms, he had the right amount of force to get things done, but with a touch that kept everyone agreeable and into the deal. He utilized different levels of his team to make sure we were financially satisfied. We have used Gil for different projects and obviously he earned the trust for us to use him on our most important project. Thank you! Highly recommended for all levels of work, he is incredibly knowledgeable.
Chris - CFO
Gil Melman has served as our outside general counsel for the past year, and he and his team have been outstanding partners to our organization. They provide practical, business-minded advice across a wide range of matters and are a trusted resource for both our Board of Directors and senior executive team. Gil’s team is consistently efficient, responsive, and solution-oriented — true problem solvers rather than problem creators. We receive highly experienced legal guidance at reasonable rates that traditional law firms simply can’t match. I would wholeheartedly recommend Gil and his team to any company seeking exceptional outside general counsel services.
Secure the Legal Guidance Your Business Deserves
Your legal needs are too critical to entrust to disconnected external counsel or standard template solutions. BT Attorneys provides embedded, flexible, and strategic fractional general counsel services that empower your business to grow confidently.
Take control of your legal strategy today by letting Gil Melman and BT Attorneys be your fractional general counsel solution.
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3700 Buffalo Speedway #1150, Houston, TX 77098
Phone: +(1) 713-304-2396