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, business owners, inventors, and nonprofits that meet the guidelines for eligibility. 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.

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. All filing fees and costs are the responsibility of the client.

*To be eligible for limited scope representation via a pro bono attorney, an entrepreneur or small business owner must either live in Minnesota or be incorporating a business here, and their gross monthly household income must be at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines for the size of his or her household. View the 200% chart here.

*LegalCORPS also provides limited scope representation through community partner programs, which do not require income at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines and have no placement fee. If you live in the Twin Cities metro area, sign up for Twin Cities Small Business Development Center services here. If you reside in or have a business in Hennepin County, sign up for Elevate Hennepin services here.

*Inventors and Nonprofits have different economic guidelines for accessing limited scope representation. Please click on each to learn more.