Question 1

How do I get started with IRC Legal?

Accepted Answer

You can start by booking a working session through our contact form. We’ll discuss your situation, identify key risks and opportunities, and determine if our project-based, advisory, or ongoing counsel engagement structures match your needs.

Question 2

Does IRC Legal handle mergers, acquisitions, and financing transactions?

Accepted Answer

Yes. IRC Legal regularly advises on M&A, equity and debt financings, strategic partnerships, and complex commercial transactions, focusing on structuring deals that align with long-term business goals.

Question 3

What is fractional general counsel and when does it make sense?

Accepted Answer

Fractional general counsel provides ongoing legal leadership on a part-time or project basis. It is ideal for companies requiring experienced executive-level guidance without the overhead of a full-time in-house GC.

Question 4

How is IRC Legal different from a traditional law firm?

Accepted Answer

IRC Legal operates as strategic counsel focused on decision-making and deal architecture. Clients work directly with executive counsel (not layers of associates) for integrated risk mitigation.

Question 5

What types of clients does IRC Legal work with?

Accepted Answer

We advise founders, executives, and investors. Our clients typically include startups, owner-operated businesses, and PE-backed companies needing senior-level legal guidance.

Question 6

What is your pricing model?

Accepted Answer

We offer a flexible, hybrid approach: Hourly Billing for discrete transactions and Monthly Retainers (Fractional GC) for growth-stage companies needing consistent strategic oversight.

Question 7

How do your monthly retainers work?

Accepted Answer

Retainers secure a set number of hours (typically 10 to 40) for a fixed fee. We offer scalable tiers and rollover options to ensure full value for your 'Executive Legal Command' investment.

Question 8

What are your hourly rates?

Accepted Answer

Our hourly rates for specialized counsel currently range from $675 to $800 per hour, providing executive-level BigLaw experience with boutique-level efficiency.

Question 9

Where is IRC Legal based and who is the founder?

Accepted Answer

IRC Legal is led by Ian R. Cohen, a dedicated family man who resides on Long Island in Dix Hills with his wife and three boys. A fan of the Yankees, Jets and Knicks he is often recognized in the digital asset space as 'Bitcoin Lawyer Guy.' Ian founded IRC Legal to move away from the 'faceless' BigLaw model. By staying rooted in his local community while serving global-reaching ventures, Ian provides a level of direct accountability and elite-tier judgment that only a founder-to-founder relationship can offer.