Additional resources in Oklahoma: www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/forming-nonprofit-corporation-oklahoma-36082.html Pro Bono Partnership, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, provides free commercial and transactional legal aid to other nonprofits. We recruit and support pro bono attorneys with a range of specializations to help nonprofits in Connecticut, New Jersey, and New York achieve their goals, avoid risk, increase capacity, and better serve their members. Management Assistance Program for Not-for-Profit Organizations www.mapfornonprofits.org We offer legal seminars on topics relevant to non-profit organizations. To read the seminar descriptions, click here or check our calendar to see which workshops are coming. North Carolina Center for Nonprofits www.ncnonprofits.org/memberservices.asp South Carolina Legal Services www.sclegal.org/ Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts www.vlany.org/legalservices/nfpassistance.php Pine Tree Legal Assistance will provide links to websites providing information on legal aid and services to the poor around the world. Vermont Legal Aid www.vtlegalaid.org/our-projects/ Please note that this list is provided for informational purposes only. Prometheus has no relationship with these organizations, so we cannot endorse them or their services. However, if you find a particular organization useful, drop us a message and let us know! Iowa Nonprofit Resource Center inrc.continuetolearn.uiowa.edu/work/consultants.asp inrc.continuetolearn.uiowa.edu/work/consultlegal.asp Many states have pro bono attorney groups that provide free legal services to artists and nonprofit arts organizations. Check here if your status is listed. Legal Corps www.legalcorps.org/html/nonprofit.htm#NPLNA Colorado NonProfit Association coloradononprofits.org/ Corporate Pro Bono (CPBO), a national pro bono partnership project of the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) and the Pro Bono Institute, is a resource for legal departments and in-house lawyers interested in pro bono legal work.
The Lawyers Alliance and its nonprofit clients are committed to improving the quality of life in New York City. Lawyers Alliance provides legal assistance that enables nonprofits to improve their programs, meet community needs, overcome organizational challenges, and fulfill their missions. Arkansas Legal Services Partnership www.arlegalservices.org/ Kentucky Nonprofit Network kynonprofits.org/learn/nonprofit-resources/ Our legal referral program connects nonprofits with pro bono attorneys. The program is designed to assist not-for-profit organizations with legal needs while providing high-quality pro bono opportunities for transactional lawyers to leverage their corporate law expertise. Our legal referral program has greatly enhanced our not-for-profit clients` ability to advance their engagements advised by expert legal advisors. Read more. Please note that some providers may charge a small fee to cover costs or limit their services to non-profit organizations in certain areas, such as the arts or social services. Contact suppliers directly or visit their websites to learn more about their needs. If you have a legal or tax question, Candid`s support team may be able to direct you to resources for informational purposes only, but we cannot provide you with specific legal or tax advice. To get definitive answers, you should consult a lawyer or accountant.
Alabama Association of Nonprofits alabamanonprofits.org/ From creating a nonprofit to managing day-to-day charitable operations to managing a crisis that may arise, having an ally who knows how to keep your nonprofit in compliance with the law is invaluable in keeping your nonprofit running smoothly. And if your nonprofit is involved in litigation or lawsuit, Charitable Allies provides legal representation to nonprofits in a variety of situations, whether it`s a dispute with suppliers or donors, between tenants and landlords, over gifts on wills and trusts, and many others. Each of these situations can escalate into litigation, so it`s best to be prepared by finding a lawyer who understands your charity`s legal needs. Need help becoming a nonprofit or understanding the rules for nonprofits in your state? Prometheus has put together some resources for you! The list below is by no means exhaustive, but it can help you move in the right direction if you need pro bono (free) or low-cost legal help. Lawyers` Information Centre on Affordable Housing and Homelessness www.lawyersclearinghouse.org/for-nonprofits/business-law-pro-bono-project See what our non-profit clients and pro bono lawyers have to say about our services: Community Organization Advocacy Project (CORP) www.sfbar.org/jdc/legal-services/legalprojects/corp/corp.aspx Green Pro Bono acts as a clearing house to support nonprofits and entrepreneurs social committed to Fighting Climate Change, to get in touch with lawyers. Help them accomplish their mission. Alabama Legal Services www.legalservicesalabama.org/services/community.html Choosing the right lawyer for your nonprofit is key. We recommend that you find legal counsel for your nonprofit before a crisis strikes so that you can protect your nonprofit. Our knowledgeable and compassionate lawyers aim to keep your case at the forefront of everything we do. North Dakota Legal Services www.legalassist.org/ free matchmaking service to find attorneys in your city or county based on the specifics of your case and the location and area of legal practice. Consumers are not required to hire a lawyer and choose from pre-screened attorneys to ensure they are licensed and in good standing with their state bar association.
Lists nonprofit legal service providers to individuals and organizations in 16 states. Select your status from the list on this page. Idaho Nonprofit Center www.idahononprofits.org/Home.aspx New Hampshire Center for Nonprofits www.nhnonprofits.org/ypbycategory.cfm?categoryID=8 Sarah Baldiga of Rise Above and Anna Cross of MetroWest Nonprofit Network with pro bono attorneys from Ropes & Gray LLP during a recent pro bono consultation for nonprofits. Lawyers from left to right: Christina Seong, Matt Byron, David Miller, Brian McGabe, Jordan Lamson and Michael Clark. We discuss the full range of commercial law requirements faced by not-for-profit organizations as they operate and expand their programs. We have decades of experience in corporate, real estate, tax, regulatory compliance, employment, intellectual property and other commercial law matters. This program brings together retired lawyers and judges or alternate with not-for-profit and legal services organizations to provide critical support to the underserved, community and public interest groups. Read more.
We offer these services through a distinctive service model with hired lawyers and a network of over 2,000 active volunteer lawyers. Our lawyers have expertise in not-for-profit corporate law and legal issues relevant to clients` program areas. Our volunteer lawyers from 145 leading law firms and corporations bring additional intellectual capital, skills and capabilities. We`ve also listed a few other organizations that provide general assistance to nonprofits in each state. These groups can offer legal aid and insurance discounts, as well as helpful tips on running a successful nonprofit. They often require a paid annual membership determined by your group`s annual budget. Lists pro bono legal service providers to nonprofits in these states: CA, CT, DC, FL, GA, IL, IN, MA, MD, MI, MN, NJ, NY, PA, TX, VA, WA. At the end of this article, you will find lists of pro bono legal service providers compiled by other organizations.
If you can`t find legal services with these listings, here are some ways to find free or low-cost legal services for nonprofits in your area: We connect Massachusetts nonprofits with pro bono attorneys and conduct legal workshops for nonprofits through the following programs: Wisconsin Nonprofits Association wisconsinnonprofits.org/resources/consultants There are two types of groups listed below.