About Counsel CoSign

Yes. When an attorney on Counsel CoSign reviews and signs your document, they are putting their professional license behind it. Each engagement starts with a limited-scope representation agreement that defines exactly what the attorney will and won't do. The attorney-client relationship is formed directly between you and your attorney, matched by state licensure and practice area — not with the platform.

This is where the platform really shines. Your attorney already knows the case. When opposing counsel replies or the situation escalates, your attorney can propose an expanded engagement — moving from task-based to hourly billing for ongoing negotiations, follow-up filings, or strategic counsel. No starting over with someone new. If the matter requires sustained work, they can convert to a full retainer engagement, still brokered through the platform.

Your attorney will tell you — that's part of the value. Attorneys on Counsel CoSign are never obligated to sign a document they don't believe in. If your position has no legal basis, your attorney will explain why and advise on what options (if any) you do have. That honest assessment is still valuable — it saves you from embarrassing yourself or wasting money on a losing argument. You receive a discounted assessment fee, and the attorney is still compensated for their time and expertise.

Every engagement begins with a limited-scope representation agreement. It spells out: the specific task (this document review, this consultation, this meeting), what the attorney is responsible for, what you retain control of, payment terms, and when the engagement ends. It's modeled on ABA-endorsed limited-scope frameworks. If the matter grows, a new agreement is drafted for the expanded scope — you're never locked into more than you signed up for.

Every attorney goes through bar verification in each state they're licensed in. We confirm active license status, check for disciplinary actions, verify identity, and re-verify annually. Malpractice insurance is required. Only licensed attorneys confirmed in good standing can serve on the platform.

Like telehealth, but for legal. You book a session through your dashboard — same-day slots are usually available. Your attorney joins a secure, encrypted video call. You can share documents on screen, discuss strategy, and get real-time advice. Sessions are 30 minutes by default, with 60-minute options available.

Absolutely. Your attorney can attend HOA hearings, mediation sessions, landlord-tenant meetings, employer HR meetings, insurance negotiations, and more — either in person (where geographically feasible) or via video/phone. They'll be fully briefed on your situation and authorized to speak on your behalf.

Every submission has a response SLA. When you submit a document for review or request a consultation, it's broadcast to qualified attorneys in your state. If no attorney claims it within the SLA window (48 hours for Express, 24 hours for Starter, 12 hours for Pro, same-day for Enterprise), the platform escalates automatically — widening the pool to multi-state licensed attorneys and flagging it as priority. If we still can't match you, the submission fee for that task is waived entirely and you're refunded. In practice, our pickup rate is over 97% within the first 4 hours.

All documents uploaded to CounselCosign are encrypted in transit and at rest, protected by enforceable confidentiality obligations, and accessible only to you and your matched attorney. Documents are never used for AI training or shared with third parties. Important note: If you drafted documents using public AI tools (ChatGPT, Claude, etc.) before uploading, that information may have already lost certain privilege protections. For maximum protection of sensitive legal matters, consider drafting directly on our platform or discussing with your attorney.

Yes. All subscriptions are month-to-month with no long-term contracts. Cancel from your dashboard at any time. You'll retain access through the end of your billing period. Any in-progress document reviews or scheduled sessions will be completed.