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1 Outside General Counsel Services , Novus Law Group, P.C. Not to be redistributed or used without prior written

2 Almost all small and medium sized businesses will need legal advice this year, whether they realize that fact or not. Novus Law Group, P.C. wants to ensure any and all businesses get the professional and candid legal advice they need at a reasonable cost. Traditional In-House Counsel Limitations Traditional in-house counsel positions are ineffective for many businesses. As with most expenses in a tricky economy, cost is almost always the single biggest reason businesses don t get the legal help they need. An experienced in-house attorney can cost $150, per year or more. Simply put, hiring a full time employee attorney is not an option for most businesses. Outside General Counsel The Big Firm Way Large multi-national firms were the first to pioneer the use of Outside General Counsel in the middle and small business market. While this cut costs significantly for their clients, they still mostly utilized an hourly rate billing system, which kept a large number of small and medium sized businesses priced out of the legal market. A recent study stated the average hourly rate for Commercial/Contract attorneys in the United States was $ per hour. This is too high of a rate for most businesses to consider paying for legal advice , Novus Law Group, P.C. Not to be redistributed or used without prior written

3 Outside General Counsel The Novus Way We at Novus wanted to find a way to serve all business sizes, and decided to ditch the normal hourly rate billing method in favor of a flat monthly fee model. This type of pricing model and the way Novus Law Group does business gives our clients many distinct advantage over traditional legal representation: Low Cost We offer Outside General Counsel contracts for as little as $ per month, keeping your legal overhead low. Our current plan structure amounts to as much as a 70% savings over hourly rates for our clients. Accessibility We guarantee we ll be there when you need us. We promise that we will always be there an answer questions and provide the best quality customer service possible. Insight Instead of hiring attorneys piecemeal for every different need, we are your one-stop-shop for all non-litigation legal services. We will come to understand your business and become valued partners in your enterprises. Flexibility while we do require a contract of at least 6 months to offer these low rates, we also understand that needs change. You can adjust to any size plan at any time, without signing a new contract or any penalty. Additionally, unlike our competitors, if you go over your plan hours in a given month, we adjust your bill to either bill the overage at a pre-determined rate or automatically move you up to the next plan, whichever is cheaper for you. Predictability The best part of this service is that you know exactly what your costs are each month. Included in each plan is unlimited copies, domestic postage and telephone calls, and other expenses that most law firms bill directly to clients at exorbitant rates. We will never bill you for our normal costs of doing business , Novus Law Group, P.C. Not to be redistributed or used without prior written

4 Services Included Contracts Our attorneys can review your proposed contracts, write a contract to your specifications, or simply explain the legal implications of a contract. Financing / Capital Agreements Most small businesses need operating capital from time to time, and traditional business loans are not always an option. If our client needs a custom agreement for nontraditional or venture capital financing, we can take care of it. Intellectual Property Licensing/Protection Whether you need help with image branding protection or documentary copyright, our attorneys can help you to protect it. Employee Relations o Employee Handbook formation Having a comprehensive and updated employee handbook is possibly the single greatest way to protect your business from unfounded employee litigation. o Hiring, Retention, Firing Our attorneys can answer any questions you have and review your hiring and firing practices to ensure compliance with all federal and state regulations. Drafting of Original Business Correspondence - Our attorneys have trained extensively in persuasive writing for different audiences, and can assist you in drafting business correspondence in a concise, professional manner. Negotiations Our team of attorneys can assist you in negotiations for any purpose. Whether litigation settlement negotiations or commercial negotiation, we can ensure you the best possible outcome. Collections Sometimes all it takes for a delinquent client to pay is a well written, professional letter from your attorney. Attendance and input at corporate and board meetings Novus can attend and advise your corporate officers during formal meetings. Litigation Support and Coordination , Novus Law Group, P.C. Not to be redistributed or used without prior written

5 2013 Outside General Counsel Packages* BRONZE PACKAGE Up to 2.5 hours Attorney Work Time Up to 1 hour Consultation $ per month SILVER PACKAGE Up to 5.5 hours Attorney Work Time Up to 1.5 hours Consultation $ per month GOLD PACKAGE Up to 9 hours Attorney Work Time Up to 2 hours Consultation $1, per month PLATINUM PACKAGE Plan created specifically based on your businesses needs above and beyond 11 total hours guaranteed time per month. Flat fee is based on hours contracted. Attorney Work time includes all non-client contact work; including but not limited to research, drafting, time, consultation with other professionals. Consultation time includes both in-person and telephonic communication between client and counsel. *All packages require a minimum 6-month initial term , Novus Law Group, P.C. Not to be redistributed or used without prior written