Non-Profit
LAWYER FOR A DAY
Through the Non-Profit Lawyer for a Day program, volunteer attorneys provide brief out-of-court legal advice on structural issues, such as liability of its directors, officers, and shareholders, statutory requirements to register the organization name, successfully obtaining a 501(c) tax exemption letter, and assist in the successful creation of the governance structure and credibility to the organization. Volunteer attorneys, law students, and other advocates provide a range of legal help, including:
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Accessing and applying for community resources
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Advice and counsel
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Preparing forms
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If you are looking for full representation, please consider the Hampden County Bar Association's Lawyer Referral and Information Service "LRIS" for additional legal services.