When legal matters are more complex than what can be addressed in our Brief Advice Clinics, limited scope representation assistance may be available for entrepreneurs, small business owners, inventors and nonprofit organizations that meet the guidelines for eligibility. For those who qualify, LegalCORPS can recruit attorneys to provide free legal assistance for their non-litigation business law matters. The attorney-client relationship for limited scope representation assistance is the same as it would be for a fee-paying arrangement, ensuring equitable business law access.

Eligibility requirements for limited scope representation vary within LegalCORPS programs. Please consult program requirements under the “Who We Serve” tab.

When an attorney is recruited for limited scope representation, LegalCORPS requires a $50 nonrefundable placement fee from the applicant. This is an administrative fee only and you will not have to pay for the attorney’s time. Any and all filing fees and costs are the responsibility of the client

Infrequent exceptions to the financial eligibility requirement can be made if the client presents other circumstances that suggests he/she is a good candidate for pro bono assistance. These are considered on a case-by-case basis.