It was a warm day in Abuja, Nigeria, and Christian felt optimistic. He had just been called to the Nigerian Bar in December 2015 and was ready to take on the world. Unfortunately, it was a tough time for Christian. Newly called to the Nigerian Bar and unable to find a job in the legal field, he did what any other Nigerian lawyer would do in his position – start a law firm. But the costs of renting office space, finding new clients, and marketing himself were prohibitive. So, he needed a way to connect with potential clients without breaking the bank. From there, a thought developed: what if there was an online marketplace where he could list his services? A platform like that would make it significantly easier for him to find new clients, making legal services more affordable for everyone because of the low overhead cost of using a legal marketplace. It all started with a vision to solve two problems: accessibility of legal services and unemployment among lawyers. Above all, it was a notion birthed from the primal urge to help people. Like many great ideas, TalkCounsel started with a conversation. Weeks later, Christian met with some friends to discuss his budding idea. He spoke with countless developers who shared bills that would surely bankrupt him. At this point, it was evident that he did not have the requisite funds needed to make this dream a reality. Despite this seemingly impossible bind, he refused to give up; resourcefulness would be required. He started by offering interview preparation services for people looking to travel outside Nigeria for the first time. As it turned out, this was a very successful venture. Not only did he help many people acquire their visas, but he also made a lot of money in the process. His business snowballed, and he decided to expand into other areas. Not bad for a young entrepreneur just starting out! Thankfully, he was able to move to New York City, where he met his co-founder, Gina Onyiuke. Together, they built TalkCounsel into one of the world's most successful on-demand legal services companies. They helped people from all over the globe gain access to quality legal support, and they did it all without any outside funding. TalkCounsel is the easiest way to find and work with attorneys, whether you need legal advice or are just looking for someone to review a contract. We offer a marketplace where businesses and individuals can connect with qualified attorneys, regardless of location. With TalkCounsel, you can get the legal help you need without leaving your home or office. PS. Currently, we provide unlimited contract drafting, review, and management service for a flat monthly fee without breaking the bank.

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