• 30 years experience as General Counsel to more than 50 companies, including the Hotel Del Coronado and affiliates.

• University of San Diego Law School, Juris Doctor 1977; Master of Laws in Taxation, 1982

At the Law Offices of Timothy R. Binder, we have created a law firm dedicated to providing "General Counsel" legal services for your business.

• Practical, cost-effective solutions to your legal needs and problems.
• Pro-active management of your legal risks and expenses.
• Improved bottom line and peace of mind.

The Law Offices of Timothy R. Binder performs four critical roles to improve the safety, profitability and growth of your business.

1. Preventative law: We conduct a legal review of your business, perform pro-active legal risk management, and interact with Ownership and management to minimize and prevent legal problems and to avoid "surprises."

2. Routine legal matters: We get to know and understand your core business, so that your recurring legal services are performed systematically and cost-effectively.

3. Outside legal services: We efficiently manage the outside law firm and the legal process to assure the best service at a fair price.

4. Business Environment: We provide that crucial interface between your business goals and the law, from both a business and legal perspective. We understand business and know that solid legal advice is a critical element of a successful management team and a profitable business.

1. Legal Review: We provide a confidential review of your business, insurance, contracts, leases, claims, and litigation, and interview key people to determine your potential legal risks.

2. Meet with Ownership: Based upon the legal review, we meet with Ownership to develop a legal business plan, including the scope of on-going and recurring legal work, staffing and budget.

3. Implement and Review: We implement the agreed upon legal business plan, meet, review and adjust as needed.