​​Legal Essentials Access Plan Subscription - (Individual) 

Economical Nationwide Access 

$100.00 Per Month*

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Protect your future for less than $3.50 a day.

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Too often, people hesitate to contact an attorney because they’re unsure if it’s worth the cost. Sometimes, issues work themselves out — but when they don’t, waiting can lead to bigger problems and more expensive solutions. The Legal Essentials Access Plan ("LEAP") offers more than just someone to call, it gives you real guidance on the legal issues that affect daily life. Think of it as having a trusted advisor or coach with an understanding of the law and an understanding of the nonprofit and federal workplace. As a Veteran (USAF & DOD) and former DOI (NPS, BOR, & BLM) employee, I understand the complexities that you may be dealing with. 

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Whether you're dealing with a confusing form, a bad supervisor, agency leadership, a workplace issue, a community issue, or a situation that just feels overwhelming, this plan gives you peace of mind and a legal partner who’s ready when you need help. You can make informed decisions with confidence — and know you’re not navigating it alone. LEAP is about being proactive, staying prepared, and having someone in your corner before things get complicated.

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* Note: We offer discounted rates, on a sliding scale, for federal employees, military members, and those under financial hardship. Of particular importance to me are seasonal park rangers and lower ranking active duty military, who will receive a 50% discount. When you fill out a subscription inquiry, please include that information so we can assess your situation.  The form is set up to ask for this information. 

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Who This Plan Is For:

This plan is designed for Park Rangers, Federal Employees, Veterans, Military, and others who want reliable legal guidance without the stress of unpredictable hourly fees.

It’s especially helpful for:

• Permanent and Seasonal NPS (or other FLMA) employees such as Park Rangers (LE & Interp), Superintendents, Supervisors, Field Staff, Regional and HQ Staff as they navigate the decision-making, career advancement, bad actors, and other workplace issues

• Nonprofit employees, Federal employees and military service members seeking help with benefits, agency issues, career guidance, or workplace concerns

• Veterans navigating records access, discharge upgrades, life choices, or VA benefit issues

• Guidance for employees in security-sensitive roles, including support during clearance reviews, PRP removals, SAP access issues, and classified employment disputes.

• Individuals facing challenges related to accessibility, disability rights, neurodivergence, or autism advocacy

• Individuals seeking legal backup before making a big decision, signing something, or filing paperwork

• Individuals recreating, working in, living on, or protecting public lands, and who may need permits, permit support, or other public land use support. 

• Individuals looking for support, advice, and counseling regarding anything that touches federal law, or anyone dealing with federal issues, agencies, or other government entity. 

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If your legal needs go beyond this plan’s scope, we can refer you to an outside attorney, or provide a separate engagement agreement with clear terms and rates.

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What This Plan Is:

This subscription offers limited scope legal services through a monthly plan, making professional legal support more accessible and predictable. Often called “unbundled legal services,” this model includes advising, document review, strategy sessions, and emergency consultations — without requiring full litigation, complex matters, or courtroom representation. Whether you're preparing an application, researching your benefit eligibility, responding to an agency, reviewing an agreement, facing a big decision, or just needing someone to bounce ideas off of, this plan gives you access to experienced legal guidance from an attorney who understands your goals and who's been in your shoes. It’s a flexible, affordable way to stay legally prepared — with the confidence of knowing you’re not navigating it alone.

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This plan has been designed to comply with the Missouri Rules of Professional Conduct, including Rule 4-5.5 (Multijurisdictional Practice) and Rule 4-1.6 (Client Confidentiality), and follows ABA guidance on limited-scope and subscription-based services.

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What's Included:

• Unlimited Priority Legal Advising, Technical Consulting, or General Legal Information: Note: Unlimited consultations are subject to reasonable use standards to ensure availability for all subscribers. 

  • ​Unlimited short strategic consultations via email, phone, client portal, or virtual meetings — ideal for reviewing options, preparing next steps, or identifying risk areas. 

    • Zoom and Teams meetings, phone calls, use of the client portal, and email are all available. ​

    • ​Good for setting up strategy for how to deal with CO applications, performance issues, harassment complaint strategy, hostile work environments, career counseling, reasonable accommodation requests, nonjudicial punishment guidance, etc, ​

    • Understanding and navigating processes, such as career advancement, workplace protections, workplace rights, protest and social media rights, employee benefits, whistleblower, complaints, RIF's, EEO, 16E, CO, Article 15, Article 32, etc.

    • Guidance for employees in security-sensitive roles, including support during clearance reviews, PRP removals, SAP access issues, and classified employment disputes.​

  • Questions outside of my expertise or specific to state law will be referred to local licensed counsel if needed.

  • While we offer strategic consulting support through the Law Office of D.C. Burnette, PLLC, not all services constitute legal advice. Clients will be clearly informed when services fall outside the scope of an attorney–client relationship.

• Document Review and Drafting (Up to 10 Pages Per Month): 

  • Review of agency responses, employment agreements, Position Descriptions, relocation incentives, severance agreements, resignations letters, agency demands, reasonable accommodations, LOR's, and performance appraisals.

  • Limited drafting of responses, employment agreements, resignations letters, agency demand responses, reasonable accommodations requests, LOR's and responses, performance appraisals demands, PIPs, and similar. 

• Recreation Use or Public Land Access Permits for Individuals or Small Groups

  • ​Assistance applying for camping, hiking, river rafting, biking, ATV, photography, filming, Annual Public Lands Passes, day use or timed-entry permits, etc. 

• Priority Emergency Response (Within 24 Business Hours): 

  • Immediate consultation and legal guidance during arrests, disciplinary threats, firing actions, enforcement actions, or civil rights violations.

  • Assistance connecting with and coordinating with licensed local counsel if formal court representation is required in another jurisdiction.

  • Pro hac vice coordination is considered if necessary for formal appearances. Must sign a separate agreement for matters beyond the scope of this plan.

• Discounted Rates for Matters outside the Scope of this Plan: 

  • ​Litigation, Appeals, and Complex Representation-such as MSPB representation, EEOC claims, Nonjudicial punishment representation, USMJ hearings, CO application packages, etc. 

  • Application preparation, document drafting, or written legal guidance that extends beyond the scope of this plan.

  • Services outside the subscription require a separate written engagement agreement and may involve additional fees.

  • Disability applications or appeals, civil rights actions, and related issues may be added on under a contingency fee agreement, for a discounted rate, and only payable on the successful outcome of your case.  

  • Depending upon the situation, you may want to move to a higher level subscription to reduce costs. 

• Conflict Check and Retainer-on-File: 

  • Subscribers are pre-cleared through conflict checks and maintain a limited-scope retainer agreement, ensuring availability and priority when additional services are needed.

• Secure Client Portal Access: 

  • Access to the Firm's Client Portal account, a secure client portal, for secure messaging, document sharing, and appointment scheduling.

• Access to Curated Resources & Tools

  • Member's Only Dashboard with link to the Client Portal and Private Chat Function

• Optional Annual Legal Check-In: 

  • Once per year, subscribers may schedule a longer strategy session (30–45 minutes) to review ongoing legal goals, evaluate risk areas, or plan ahead for upcoming matters.

• Priority Access to Templates and Self-Help Resources: 

  • When appropriate, subscribers may receive attorney-reviewed sample letters, checklists, or self-help guides to support early action or help them prepare for more formal steps.

• Access to Newsletter and other Communications: 

  • Keep up with legal issues, current affairs, or firm news through email, my Blog, and a curated Video Gallery showcasing issues of concern to Clients.

  • Suggestions for topics will be solicited from Clients. 

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What's Not Included:

• Full litigation, court or other appearances, administrative hearings, or other representation (unless retained separately)

• Limited drafting of legal filing documents (pleadings, filings - determined case by case)

• Preparation of applications, appeals, appeals briefs, agency filings, or formal petitions (However, helping you prepare these are covered)

• Veterans Benefits Applications ​​

• Special Circumstance Issues (Requires a contingency fee arrangement and is outside the scope of this subscription)

  • ​Social Security & Disability (SSDI & SSI)

  • Veterans’ Benefits Appeals (After initial application)

  • Federal Tort Claims Act Claims

  • Federal Employment Discrimination / Title VII / ADA / ADEA

• State-specific legal advice (general legal consultation information only)

• Travel costs

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Services listed above outside the subscription require a separate written engagement agreement and may involve additional fees

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Why Choose the Legal Essentials Access Plan?

• Affordable, Predictable Legal Access: 

  • Protect your budget with a flat monthly fee that covers ongoing consultations and document review. No surprise bills, no stress about whether you can afford to call your attorney when questions arise.

• Proactive Guidance to Prevent Escalation: 

  • Small legal issues grow quickly without early intervention. With regular access to an attorney, you can address risks while they’re manageable, saving thousands in future litigation costs.

• Emergency Support When You Need It Most: 

  • Legal emergencies don’t wait. Whether you're facing an arrest, agency enforcement, or urgent civil rights violations, having an attorney ready to respond within hours can protect your rights and change outcomes.

• A True Attorney-Client Relationship. Not a Call Center: 

  • ​You're not routed to a call center or shuffled between paralegals. You work directly with an attorney who gets to know your situation, your goals, and your priorities, delivering personalized advice every time.

• Discounted Access to Broader Legal Services: 

  • ​If a complex matter arises, you already have a relationship and immediate access to full representation at discounted rates — without starting over with a new firm or negotiating fees under pressure.

• Peace of Mind, Every Month

With LEAP, you never have to wonder where to turn for legal help. You have continuous access to guidance, protection, and a trusted advisor ready to step in when you need it most. While this plan provides legal advice and strategic support, no specific legal outcome is guaranteed.​​​​  

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