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A Law Firm Outside the Status Quo
At Sequel, we are committed to practicing law in a way that is very different from the way law firms have worked in the past.
While our attorneys have had prior distinguished careers at global law firms, we share the vision that law firms can and should provide effective legal counsel as efficiently as possible—saving clients both time and money. It is a business-oriented approach, focused on getting matters done and protecting our clients’ bottom line.
From the very beginning, we have distinguished ourselves from the pack by becoming a vital, strategic partner with our clients. We are a member of their team, combining our proven experience in intellectual property, technology, Internet and business law with developing solutions that are proactive, innovative and practical to real-world business issues.
More Cost-Effective Way of Billing
Bottom line, we understand the implications that legal matters have on businesses financially. That is why we think the traditional hourly law firm model focuses on the wrong thing. Since it is based on the amount of time a lawyer spends working on client matters and not results, there is little incentive for helping clients efficiently solve their problems.
At Sequel, we prefer fixed-fee billing arrangements—and we have found that most of our clients prefer it, too. Foregoing the traditional hourly accounting model allows us to focus on doing whatever it takes to complete our clients’ work, instead of worrying about how much time it takes. If it takes longer, the cost to our clients does not increase. It is a model that allows clients to budget their legal spending with greater predictability, as well as provides an overall lower cost.
While many of Sequel’s standard services are offered on a fixed-fee basis, our billing strategies are very flexible. We structure payment plans that work best for our clients—whether that means fixed-fee, monthly installments or, yes, even an hourly rate for those clients whose accounting policies require it.
A Commitment To Quality and Service
Our test is always this—are we providing enough value to our clients to warrant the fees? One way we measure it is through our participation in the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) Value Challenge. In fact, the ACC Value Challenge simply reinforces the standards of quality and service that Sequel has followed from the very beginning.
The ACC Value Challenge is an initiative to reconnect the value and the cost of legal services. Our participation in the initiative allows us to collaborate with companies and develop ways that enhance the value of their legal spending. It entails a mutual commitment from our people and our clients to operate in a manner that promotes and rewards service excellence.
Many of our clients have rated us highly on the ACC Value Index, which measures client satisfaction based on the ability to deliver on efficiency and service without compromising on expertise.
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Affiliates
eCrimetools.com
Sequel is able to offer reasonably-priced Internet investigations and trademark searches by using the talent at eCrimetools.com — part of the Sequel Information Group of businesses.
eCrimetools.com was founded to challenge established and bloated research, case law and information providers. Instead of vast databases of difficult to search information, eCrimetools.com publishes focused data and information that is characterized by its strong point of view. eCrimetools.com provides the tools, services, education, and databases needed to confront Internet crime.
Sequel also has strategic alliances with other law firms who offer legal services in patent prosecution, health, franchise and employment law.
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Charities
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Memberships
American Health Lawyers Association
The American Health Lawyers Association is the nation’s largest, nonpartisan, 501(c)(3) educational organization devoted to legal issues in the healthcare field with more than 11,500 members.
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Catholic Business Network of Northern Virginia
The Catholic Business Network of Northern Virginia is an independent, nonprofit organization of businesses and individual professionals, who come together to represent community interests and advance Catholic morality, values, and ethics in both the workplace and in the community.
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Fairfax Chamber of Commerce
Sequel is a proud and active member of the Fairfax Chamber of Commerce.
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Futures Industry Association
Sequel is a member of the Futures Industry Association (FIA), the leading trade organization for the futures, options and OTC cleared derivatives markets.
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International Association of Privacy Professionals
Founded in 2000, the IAPP provides a home for privacy professionals around the world to gather, share experiences and enrich their careers.
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International Trademark Association
As one of the leading law firms specializing in trademark law and infringement matters, Sequel is an active member of the International Trademark Association (INTA).
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League of American Bicyclists
As a bicycle-friendly business, Sequel is proud to be a corporate member of the League of American Bicyclists, promoting the growth and success of cycling throughout the country.
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Licensing Executives Society International
The Licensing Executives Society International (LESI) is an association of comprised of members who have an interest in the transfer of technology, or licensing of intellectual property rights – from technical know how and patented inventions to software, copyright and trademarks.
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National Association of Professional Women
Sequel is an active member of the National Association of Professional Women, helping to promote the growth and success of women in business and their careers.
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Northern Virginia Technology Council
The Northern Virginia Technology Council (NVTC), the largest technology council in the nation, serves about 1,000 companies from all sectors of the technology industry in Northern Virginia.
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The Copyright Society of the U.S.A.
Sequel is dedicated to enhancing awareness and fostering advances in copyright law as a member of the Copyright Society of America.
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