Contracts and agreements
Vendor terms, client agreements and partnership documents deserve a review before your signature is on them.
For owners, founders and operators
Your business moves fast. Legal exposure moves faster.
One unreviewed contract, one unpaid invoice or one employee dispute can stall everything you have built. Put an attorney in your corner before it happens, not after.
Attorney access for your business
Plans vary by state
Independent Associate support
Watch first
Small Business Contracts 101
What every owner should know before signing. A short briefing on the contract mistakes that quietly cost small businesses time and money.
Trouble playing? Watch on YouTube.
Where friction starts
Six moments that slow a business down
Most owners do not lack drive. They lack a fast, affordable way to get a professional answer when a decision cannot wait.
Before you sign
When cash stalls
Unpaid invoices
A client goes quiet and revenue stops. Know your options before the relationship and the receivable are both lost.
When you grow
Hiring and employment
Offer letters, policies, terminations. People decisions carry legal weight the moment they are made.
When you move
Leases and property
Commercial lease terms are long, specific and hard to undo. Ask the question first.
When you build
Name, brand and ideas
The work you create and the name you trade under are assets. Treat them that way.
When it is urgent
The letter you did not expect
A demand letter or notice lands on your desk. Having someone to call changes your first move.
Business Legal Readiness Check
How much of your business has legal backup?
Tick every statement that is true today. This is a quick self-reflection, not a legal assessment. Your score shows where the gaps are worth a conversation.
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Exposed
Most of your legal decisions are being made without backup. A plan review is a sensible first step.
See what fits my business →Self-assessment for discussion only. It is not legal advice or a diagnosis of your business.
How it works
From question to clarity in three moves
Look
See the small business plans
Review the plan options on the enrollment page. Covered services, pricing and availability are shown there and vary by state.
Talk
Ask Micheal your questions
Not sure which fit makes sense for your size and risks? Start a conversation. No pressure, just a straight answer.
Enroll
Get access when you are ready
Enroll online and start using your plan the next time a decision cannot wait.
Protection is a speed decision we can't see.
Why this page exists
I am Micheal McCathern. I spent more than 25 years in telecom operations and leadership at Windstream, and today I help executive teams turn misalignment into momentum through McCathern Enterprise.
What I have seen over and over: organizations lose velocity to friction nobody planned for. Legal exposure is one of the quietest sources. I am an Independent Associate with LegalShield, and I share these plans because owners deserve an easy way to protect what they are building.
The new exposure
AI is writing new risks into your business
Your team is probably already using AI tools. The legal questions that come with them are rarely on anyone's list. These are worth asking an attorney about.
Data
What goes into the tool
Client details, pricing and internal documents pasted into AI tools can create confidentiality problems you did not plan for.
Contracts
New clauses, same signature
Vendor and client agreements now address AI use, data rights and who owns AI-assisted work. Read them before you sign.
Accountability
Who answers when it goes wrong
If AI-assisted work causes a loss, responsibility still lands on your business. Clear terms and policies help.
Want to know whether your business is ready to use AI well? Ask me about the McCathern AI Readiness Assessment. Contact me below.
Straight answers
Common questions
Is this the same as hiring a lawyer?
No. A legal plan is a membership that gives you access to attorneys for covered services. It does not replace a retained lawyer for every matter. Plan details and limits are on the enrollment page.
How much does it cost?
Pricing depends on the plan and your state. The current options and prices are shown on the enrollment page, so you always see the live numbers there.
Is it only for larger companies?
No. Solo operators, small teams and growing companies use plans like these. Choose based on your risks, not your headcount.
Is it available in every state?
Availability and covered services can vary by state. Check the enrollment page or ask me before you decide.
Who am I buying from?
You enroll through my independent associate page. LegalShield provides the plans. McCathern Enterprise & Consultants, LLC is a separate business and is not the plan provider.
Do not wait for the letter.
See the plans built for small businesses, or ask me which one fits your risks. Either way, you will know your options.
Questions first? Email
micheal@michealmccathern.net