Churches across our state have unique and special needs when it comes to legal matters. Not the least of these is the need for prompt, effective and confidential legal advice and counsel. Whether the question concerns disputes between members/staff, the legal ramifications of doctrinal decisions, staffing issues, charges of discrimination, or one of the host of other issues that often arise, churches need a way to get quick, reliable answers to their important legal questions. They also need to know that they have an established relationship with Christian attorneys who stand ready to support and defend them when necessary. When a church is faced with a pressing legal crisis, it should not be wondering about who to call. Like any well-run organization, a church needs to know ahead of time that it has dependable and easily-accessible legal counsel who already knows them and the unique aspects of their situation. The attorneys and mediators affiliated with Wise Counsel have the experience and resources to be the source of counsel, support and protection that churches need.

Wise Counsel has developed a cost-effective way for churches to get this much needed support. Specifically, we offer a retainer arrangement whereby the church simply retains Wise Counsel as its outside "General Counsel." By paying an affordable flat fee, churches obtain unlimited access to many legal services. Until now such a relationship was a luxury that few could afford. With Wise Counsel, such a relationship is available in a way-and for a price-that does not keep legal representation out of reach for the churches, clergy and organizations that need it the most.