> they already have very well established legal counsel If that's the case, why are they asking you for help? Either their existing counsel is bad or they don

> they already have very well established legal counsel If that's the case, why are they asking you for help? Either their existing counsel is bad or they don't want to pay. Maybe if they are looking for advice around some of the things that aren't strictly legal (e.g. negotiation), that makes sense. I agree with another comment that after about 2-3 times, it's probably worth sitting down and offering your services as a true advisor and the rewards/responsibilities that come with that.