Not everyone can afford legal advice, and that’s why the Legal Project offers free consultations with experienced attorneys. The non-profit organization has organized a Small Business Legal Clinic, which will offer locals a private session with a reputable attorney at no charge.
“The sessions are intended for small business owners or people starting their own business,” said Gina Marie Cannistraro, Legal Services Coordinator. The attorneys will help them work through trademark and copyright issues, franchises, and contracts, she said.
The attorneys can also answer legal questions about how to start up a new business, Cannistraro said. Many people want to see an attorney so that they can figure out how to incorporate, or set up a not-for-profit, or they may have tax questions. Seeing an attorney can be the first step to clearing the way to a new enterprise.
The Legal Project has been running these clinics since 2003. The clinics take place in the evening so that they are easy to attend. They are staffed entirely by volunteers, who donate their time to the initiative, Cannistraro said. The Legal Project also offers free and low-cost legal representation for victims of domestic abuse, she said. Attorneys will meet with these individuals, counsel them on their rights, and even represent them in court, she said.
Abuse is such a difficult subject, and people don’t know where to turn for help, she said. She emphasized that all sessions are private. “Confidentiality is our number one concern,” she said.
The Small Business Legal Clinic takes place on the following dates:
Thursday, March 13
Thursday, June 12
Thursday, September 4
Thursday December 4
It is important for clients to know that this clinic is co-sponsored by the Capital District Community Loan Fund. It is part of a collaboration between the Legal Project and the Fund that has been going on for years. The Capital Distrct Community Loan Fund promotes the clinics to its clients and does signifcant outreach to let people know about the clinics through fliers mailed to businesses and distributed throughout the region. People interested in the Small Business Trainings offered by the Loan Fund or Legal Clinics should call the Fund at 436-8586 or call the Legal Project for a clinic appointment.
Call to (518) 435-1770 to make an appointment for your consultation today.
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It is important for clients to know that this clinic is co-sponsored by the Capital District Community Loan Fund. It is part of a collaboration between the Legal Project and the Fund that has been going on for years. The Capital Distrct Community Loan Fund promotes the clinics to its clients and does signifcant outreach to let people know about the clinics through fliers mailed to businesses and distributed throughout the region. People interested in the Small Business Trainings offered by the Loan Fund or Legal Clinics should call the Fund at 436-8586 or call the Legal Project for a clinic appointment.
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