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Legal and consulting services for innovators, builders, and bold decision-makers.

Meet Charein Faraj, Esq.

Attorney · Legal Tech Strategist · Fractional GC · Founder of Innovation Attorney & Consulting

I founded Innovation Attorney & Consulting to provide not only legal guidance from an attorney’s perspective, but also consulting in the realm of legal technology—bringing the insights of a sophisticated user who understands both the practice of law and the tools that power it.

Where Law Meets Innovation.

Let’s build something smart together.

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frequently asked questions

What exactly is a Fractional General Counsel, and is it right for my business?

A Fractional General Counsel is a licensed attorney who serves as your dedicated legal partner on a retainer basis — without the cost of a full-time in-house hire. Instead of calling outside counsel every time a contract lands in your inbox, you have someone who already knows your business, your risk tolerance, and your goals. It’s right for you if you’re signing contracts regularly, growing your team, dealing with data or technology, or simply tired of legal being a bottleneck..

We work with any business that has real, ongoing legal needs — whether you’re just getting started or already scaling. Different businesses need different things. An AI startup might need tight trade secret protections and airtight NDAs to safeguard proprietary technology. A real estate investor might need help with corporate structuring and lease agreements. A service business or agency might just need a reliable partner to review and draft contracts on a regular basis. Whatever your industry, if legal work touches your business more than once a year, you probably need more than a one-time lawyer — and that’s exactly what we’re built for.

Being AI-native means we use modern tools and intelligent workflows throughout our practice — for research, drafting, compliance tracking, and more. It does not mean AI is doing your legal work. It means your attorney can move faster, stay more organized, and focus more time on strategy and judgment rather than administrative tasks. The result is sharper, more responsive legal service at a price point that actually works for growing businesses.

Yes — that’s exactly who we built this for. Our Fractional GC retainer starts at $500 per month for teams of fewer than five people, on an annual contract. You get unlimited consulting, contract work, and strategic legal guidance included. You will never be billed for a phone call. Most early-stage founders spend more on software subscriptions than they would on having a real attorney in their corner every month.

Traditional outside counsel is reactive — you call when something goes wrong, get billed by the hour, and hope the advice holds. A Fractional GC relationship is proactive. We learn your business, flag issues before they become problems, and build the legal foundation your company needs to scale — governance documents, contract templates, compliance frameworks, and more. You get continuity, context, and strategy instead of a one-off transaction every time something comes up.