Why Every Serious Business Needs a Legal Retainer: What Breast Cancer Taught Us About Protection
We often hear that prevention is better than cure in life and business. Why every serious business needs a legal retainer is not just a legal idea; it’s a survival strategy.
Let me tell you a quick story.
Some time ago, a young woman discovered a small lump in her breast. She wasn’t in pain, and life seemed fine. However because she prioritized her health and committed to regular medical checkups, the doctors caught the issue early. That lump turned out to be cancerous, but they removed it in time. She survived, healed, and thrived, simply because she didn’t wait until the pain became unbearable before seeking help.
Now think about your business.
Like the human body, businesses can look healthy on the outside but be battling hidden threats internally, compliance gaps, weak contracts, intellectual property risks, tax issues, or employee matters quietly brewing under the surface. By the time these issues become visible, the damage may already be done.
That’s where legal retainerships come in. They are your company’s regular checkups the preventative strategy that keeps you ahead of threats before they become lawsuits.
One Wrong Move Can Make You a Defendant
Just recently, one of our clients was served a letter laced with claims and accusations. The tone was aggressive, and the demands were clear: respond, or risk Litigation. Thankfully, our client had us on retainer, so her first call was to us.
We reviewed the letter and then had a conversation about the events that led up to it. Like many business owners, she was tempted to pour out emotions, explain her side in detail, and highlight how they had wronged her. But I reminded her, that the law is not emotional.
As an international business lawyer, I’ve learned that what you say in response can either protect you or sink you. So we drafted a simple, strategic reply: we denied all allegations and warned the client to refrain from any further contact or face legal consequences for harassment. We added that if they believed they had a valid claim, they should approach the court.
That was the last we heard of it.
Now, if they had proceeded to sue, we were ready with airtight counterclaims already prepared. But the bigger victory was that we neutralized the threat without litigation, stress, or distraction to our client’s business.
That’s the biggest value of retainer-ship: peace of mind. You get to focus on growing your business while we handle the legal strategy.
Your Legal Health is Not Something to Gamble With
In today’s business environment, one wrong word, clause, one misstep in negotiation, or one unsigned NDA could cost millions or worse, your reputation.
With a legal retainership, you’re not Googling your way through contracts. You’re not asking your cousin who studied law ten years ago. You’re working with a team that understands Nigerian and international business laws one that is proactive, strategic, and fully aligned with your business goals.
What Makes Starr Attorneys Different?
At Starr Attorneys, we don’t just accept retainer clients we partner with growth-driven businesses. Our retainership model isn’t a casual “on-call” relationship. It’s a business partnership.
That’s why we don’t take on every company that approaches us. We only work with clients we believe in, who are intentional about their structure, protection, and long-term growth.
It’s not about the money. It’s about alignment. And that’s why we vet every retainer opportunity carefully.
Before becoming a Starr Attorneys retainer client, here’s what you need to know:
Qualification Process:
- You must have completed at least two transactions with our firm.
- We only accept a limited number of retainer clients per month to ensure personalized attention and strategic value.
We currently have openings from July to December, and we’d love to explore if your business is a good fit.
What You Get as a Retainer Client
- Unlimited legal advisory sessions (within scope)
- Priority responses and a dedicated legal team
- Contract review and drafting support
- Regulatory compliance guidance
- Crisis management and legal representation
- Peace of mind that your business is always protected
Ready to Protect and Elevate Your Business?
Your business deserves more than guesswork. It deserves expert strategy, legal foresight, and a partner who understands the terrain.
If you’re a visionary founder or executive looking to build a legally sound, scalable business, send us a message. Let’s explore how we can walk this journey together.
Written by: Temitope Odeyinka
International Business lawyer
Managing Partner, Starr Attorneys.
📧 Email: info@starrattorneys.com
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