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Do lawyer do community services using their knowldege & service

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I am a founder of a Start- up NPO for community service. We are at our start-up phase and have no outside funding and using personal resources & funds for this start-up.We need to incorporate our NPO & also appoint a Legal Advisor who will be part of 0ur Board of advisors. I was wondering do the lawyer also volunteer to do help community through their skills & knowledge. If yes where can we find such individuals. How can we seek legal help for community service without paying fee.


Asked on 5/07/02, 12:18 am

3 Answers from Attorneys
David Pearson Law Offices of David S Pearson

Re: Do lawyer do community services using their knowldege & service

Many attorneys offer community service - it is called pro bono. You can contact your county's bar association for a good start.

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Answered on 5/07/02, 1:53 am
Joel Selik www.SelikLaw.com

Re: Do lawyer do community services using their knowldege & service

Many attorneys, such as myself, do many hundreds of community service (pro bono) work each year.

With a non profit as you describe, normally, the organization already has an attorney who is either involved or interested in your goals and then they become involved.

Otherwise try legal aid.

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Answered on 5/07/02, 9:14 am
Chris Johnson Christopher B. Johnson, Attorney at Law

Re: Do lawyer do community services using their knowldege & service

You may not get all your legal work for free, but there are many attorneys willing to donate their services, including set-up of your non-profit. Check with your city's and county's bar associations, and also with other local nonprofits.

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Answered on 5/07/02, 10:26 am


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