{"id":2529,"date":"2026-10-22T01:13:14","date_gmt":"2026-10-22T01:13:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/outside-general-counsel-for-businesses\/monthly-legal-retainer-small-business-miami-dade\/"},"modified":"2026-10-27T14:44:02","modified_gmt":"2026-10-27T14:44:02","slug":"monthly-legal-retainer-small-business-miami-dade","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/outside-general-counsel-for-businesses\/monthly-legal-retainer-small-business-miami-dade\/","title":{"rendered":"Monthly Legal Retainer for Small Business Miami-Dade"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-dark chg-hero\" style=\"min-height:460px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-70 has-background-dim wp-block-cover__gradient-background has-background-gradient\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(32,36,46,1) 0%,rgba(32,36,46,1) 55%,rgba(32,36,46,0.7) 100%)\"><\/span><img class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-2526\" alt=\"Desk with vendor invoices, a contract breach notice, and an open legal folder showing dispute documents.\" src=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/desk-with-vendor-invoices-a-contract-breach-notice-and-an-op-photo.jpg\" width=\"1376\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/desk-with-vendor-invoices-a-contract-breach-notice-and-an-op-photo-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/desk-with-vendor-invoices-a-contract-breach-notice-and-an-op-photo-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/desk-with-vendor-invoices-a-contract-breach-notice-and-an-op-photo-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/desk-with-vendor-invoices-a-contract-breach-notice-and-an-op-photo-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/desk-with-vendor-invoices-a-contract-breach-notice-and-an-op-photo.jpg 1376w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 825px) 825px, 100vw\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\"\/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"chg-eyebrow has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Outside General Counsel \u00b7 Miami-Dade County<\/p><h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\" style=\"text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Ongoing Business Counsel on a Monthly Retainer<\/h1><p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.625), 1.25rem);text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">KEW Legal acts as outside general counsel for business owners and investors in Coral Gables, Sunny Isles Beach and across Miami-Dade County. Get steady legal guidance for recurring contract, lease, employee and ownership questions. Your first consultation is free, confidential and without obligation.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+13059902300\">Schedule a Free Consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/contact-us\/\">Schedule a Free Consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#6b7280;margin-bottom:1.5rem\">By Kristina E. Wilson \u00b7 Published October 21, 2026<\/p>\n\n<article lang=\"en\">\n\n\n<p>This page explains how a monthly legal retainer for small business Miami-Dade owners use works with KEW Legal. A retainer keeps a business lawyer on hand for everyday questions. You don&#8217;t start from zero each time a problem comes up.<\/p>\n<h2>What a Monthly Legal Retainer Is and Who It Fits<\/h2>\n<p>A monthly legal retainer is an ongoing engagement. The business keeps one firm as its outside general counsel instead of hiring a lawyer one matter at a time.<\/p>\n<p>Outside general counsel is a business lawyer who learns how your company runs. That means your contracts, your lease, your staff and your owners. The lawyer is available when issues come up.<\/p>\n<p>This arrangement tends to fit businesses that deal with:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Recurring vendor, supplier or service agreements<\/li>\n<li>Employees and the questions that come with them<\/li>\n<li>A commercial lease with renewal dates and notices<\/li>\n<li>Two or more co-owners who share decisions<\/li>\n<li>A sale, purchase or succession plan on the horizon<\/li>\n<li>Investment property, including owners who live abroad<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>KEW Legal serves business owners and investors across Miami-Dade, Broward County and South Florida. The firm has offices in Coral Gables and Sunny Isles Beach. Kristina E. Wilson is the responsible lawyer for this page.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-contrast-color has-surface-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--surface,#f2f3f5);color:var(--wp--preset--color--contrast,#22252b);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If vendor disagreements, a lease deadline or co-owner conflicts are wearing down your week, our team can talk through an ongoing plan with you. Talk it through with our team &#8212; the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+13059902300\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/contact-us\/\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/two-professionals-discuss-paperwork-beside-a-laptop-in-a-mod-photo.jpg\" alt=\"Two professionals discuss paperwork beside a laptop in a modern office.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>What the Retainer Covers<\/h2>\n<p>Ongoing counsel covers the everyday legal questions a business faces. It also covers the ownership and property questions that build up over time.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Vendor and contract disputes.<\/strong> The firm reviews and drafts vendor, supplier and service agreements. It also helps when a vendor relationship breaks down. Florida generally requires a signed record for a contract to sell goods priced at $500 or more, with some exceptions (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0600-0699\/0672\/Sections\/0672.201.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 672.201<\/a>).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Commercial leases.<\/strong> Florida&#8217;s chapter 83 covers nonresidential tenancies, so lease questions for tenants and landlords fall under it (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0083\/Sections\/0083.001.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 83.001<\/a>).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Commercial evictions.<\/strong> A landlord recovers possession only through a court action, after the tenant surrenders the space, or after the tenant abandons it (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0083\/Sections\/0083.05.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 83.05<\/a>). Changing the locks is not on that list.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Employment questions.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Partners and co-owners.<\/strong> Each partner has equal rights in managing a partnership. Ordinary decisions can be made by a majority. Acts outside the ordinary course, or changes to the partnership agreement, need every partner&#8217;s consent (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0600-0699\/0620\/Sections\/0620.8401.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 620.8401<\/a>).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ownership changes.<\/strong> The firm helps with buying, selling and succeeding a business.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The written engagement agreement defines which matters fall inside the monthly scope. The scope of the engagement is set out in a written agreement before work begins.<\/p>\n<h2>How the Retainer Works, Step by Step<\/h2>\n<p>The engagement starts with a free first consultation, then a written agreement, then ongoing access to the firm. The first consultation is free, confidential and carries no obligation to continue.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Consultation.<\/strong> You describe your business and the questions you have.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Document review.<\/strong> The firm looks at your key contracts, lease, ownership papers and staffing questions.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Written agreement.<\/strong> The engagement agreement sets the services included, how extra matters are handled, and how the arrangement begins and ends.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ongoing access.<\/strong> You contact the responsible lawyer and the firm as issues come up during the month.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Regular check-ins.<\/strong> Open matters and upcoming dates get reviewed, such as lease renewals, contract terms and employee issues.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Timing depends on how much paperwork you have and how many matters are open.<\/p>\n<h2>Why KEW Legal for Ongoing Business Counsel<\/h2>\n<p>KEW Legal is a Florida business law firm that acts as outside general counsel for business owners and investors across Miami-Dade and South Florida. The firm focuses on:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Partnership disputes<\/li>\n<li>Business contract and vendor disputes<\/li>\n<li>Employment law for employers<\/li>\n<li>Business acquisition and sale<\/li>\n<li>Business succession planning<\/li>\n<li>Commercial leases and commercial evictions<\/li>\n<li>Real estate investment and investment property<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The firm&#8217;s lawyers include Kristina E. Wilson and Natalie Martinez. Office staff and assistants support them. The firm has offices in Coral Gables and Sunny Isles Beach. It works with business clients in Miami, Brickell, Doral, Aventura, Fort Lauderdale and Broward County.<\/p>\n<h2>Common Questions Business Owners Ask Before Signing<\/h2>\n<p>A retainer covers ongoing business counsel. Larger matters are scoped in writing before work begins.<\/p><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Does a retainer replace a lawyer for a big deal?<\/summary><p>A retainer covers ongoing business counsel. The engagement agreement defines the scope of each matter.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Is a retainer worth it if I only have a few questions a year?<\/summary><p>It suits businesses with recurring contract, lease, employee or ownership questions. The initial consultation is free, confidential, and without obligation to continue.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What if a dispute escalates?<\/summary><p>The responsible lawyer reviews the matter. The engagement agreement explains how added work is handled.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can I cancel?<\/summary><p>The written agreement explains how the arrangement begins and ends.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Do I need to live in Florida?<\/summary><p>No. The firm works with owners of investment property, including owners who live abroad. Federal law generally requires a buyer to withhold tax when a foreign person sells U.S. real property (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.law.cornell.edu\/uscode\/text\/26\/1445\">26 U.S.C. 1445<\/a>).<\/p><\/details><h2>What to Bring to Your First Consultation<\/h2>\n<p>Bring your key documents and a short list of questions. The length of the review may vary depending on the matter.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Current vendor, supplier and service agreements<\/li>\n<li>Your commercial lease or leases, with renewal dates and any notices received<\/li>\n<li>Employee questions, plus any handbook or employment agreements you use<\/li>\n<li>Your operating agreement, partnership agreement or shareholder agreement<\/li>\n<li>A short summary of any disagreement among owners<\/li>\n<li>Your questions, ranked by urgency<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Conversations with the firm about your business are generally confidential under Florida&#8217;s lawyer-client privilege (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0090\/Sections\/0090.502.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 90.502<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-contrast-color has-surface-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--surface,#f2f3f5);color:var(--wp--preset--color--contrast,#22252b);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-contrast-color has-text-color\">Not sure what your next step is?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Talk it through with our team &#8212; the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+13059902300\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/contact-us\/\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-businesswoman-writes-at-a-desk-beside-a-framed-certificate-photo.jpg\" alt=\"A businesswoman writes at a desk beside a framed certificate and a justice statue.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Talk to KEW Legal About a Retainer for Your Business<\/h2>\n<p>If vendor disagreements, a lease that needs attention or co-owners who can&#8217;t agree are taking your time, don&#8217;t wait for the next problem. Schedule your first consultation at <a href=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/contact-us\/\">kewlegal.com\/contact-us<\/a>, call 305-990-2300, or send a message through the same page.<\/p>\n\n<\/article>\n<footer class=\"disclaimer\"><em>The engagement of a lawyer is an important decision that should not be based solely upon advertisements. The information on this website is general information about KEW Legal and the services we offer; it does not constitute legal advice and is intended for informational purposes only. Accessing this website or contacting our firm does not establish an attorney-client relationship. KEW Legal, 16690 Collins Ave Ste 1101, Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160.<\/em><\/footer>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Why Businesses Use a Monthly Retainer<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--clock\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Counsel When You Need It<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bring recurring questions to your attorney without starting a new engagement each time.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--document\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Consistent Contract Review<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Keep vendor agreements, commercial leases and internal documents reviewed by the same counsel who knows your business.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--users\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Employee Issues Addressed Early<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Discuss workplace questions before they grow into disputes that are harder to resolve.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--shield\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Defined Scope<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your engagement agreement defines the scope of ongoing work and of each separate matter.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--chat\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Direct Attorney Access<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Work with KEW Legal attorneys who are familiar with your company&#x27;s history and goals.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--heart\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Built for Business Owners<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Practical advice shaped around the realities of running a company in South Florida.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-surface-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Matters a Retainer Commonly Covers<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Partnership and Vendor Disputes<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Guidance on disagreements between owners and disputes with suppliers or service providers.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Employment Issues for Employers<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ongoing advice on policies, workplace concerns and employment questions as your team grows.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contracts and Commercial Leases<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Review and negotiation support for agreements that keep your business operating.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Succession and Ownership Planning<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Support for buying, selling or transferring your business and planning for what comes next.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-contrast-color has-surface-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" 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Large transactions, litigation or other matters may fall outside the retainer and are handled under a separate engagement agreement.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+13059902300\">Call 305-990-2300<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/contact-us\/\">Call 305-990-2300<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-base-color has-primary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4d466591 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--primary,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-base-color has-text-color\">Talk With KEW Legal About Ongoing Business Counsel. 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