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Michigan Limited-Scope Counsel
The legal help you need, within a clearly defined engagement.
Not general representation. A specific, bounded engagement — scoped in writing before work begins, with clear responsibilities on both sides.
What limited-scope counsel means
Limited-scope representation — sometimes called unbundled legal services — means counsel handles a defined portion of a legal matter rather than assuming full representation. The scope is agreed in writing before any engagement begins.
This is not a workaround or a lesser form of legal service. It is a deliberate structure that gives clients clarity about what is covered, what is not, and what they are responsible for.
How it works
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Preliminary review
Submit a brief description of your matter. The firm reviews it to determine whether it is appropriate for a limited-scope engagement. No attorney-client relationship is formed during this stage.
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Written scope
If the matter is a fit, you receive a written engagement that defines exactly what counsel will handle, what you remain responsible for, the fee structure, and the timeline.
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Defined delivery
Work proceeds within the agreed scope. Counsel delivers on the defined engagement. Changes to scope are addressed in writing before additional work begins.
Public inquiry vs. activated engagement
Submitting a contact form, booking a preliminary call, or asking a general question does not create an attorney-client relationship with The Underwood Group.
An engagement is activated only when both parties have signed a written engagement agreement that defines the scope, responsibilities, and fee. Until that point, no confidential information should be shared and no legal advice is given or implied.
Michigan matters this path is designed for
Limited-scope engagements at this firm are focused on Michigan law. Examples of matters that may be appropriate include:
- Contract review and drafting for business or commercial matters
- Entity formation and governance documentation
- Intellectual property — basic trademark, copyright, or licensing questions
- Technology agreements, SaaS terms, and vendor contracts
- Founder-stage legal questions with a defined, bounded answer
Not every matter is appropriate for limited-scope representation. The preliminary review exists to make that determination before any engagement is offered.
Begin with your matter
Start by telling us about your matter. The firm will review it and respond with whether a limited-scope engagement is appropriate and what the next step looks like.
Begin a ConversationNo attorney-client relationship is formed by submitting an inquiry. Do not include confidential information in your initial message.