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Entrepreneurship & Nonprofit Clinic

Entrepreneurship & Nonprofit Clinic Information for Law Students

Student Attorney Jake McKay gives an intellectual property workshop, Spring 2019

Client Information

The Entrepreneurship & Nonprofit Clinic (E-Clinic) offers free legal services to individuals and organizations around Tuscaloosa and nearby areas.

Why Choose the E-Clinic?

We help businesses and nonprofits with legal services at no cost. Clients who benefit most often aim to improve their communities in Alabama, especially underserved areas. The students handling the cases do so under skilled supervision and will take care of every aspect of your case. Note, clients must pay any state or other fees themselves.

What We Do

The E-Clinic provides services like:

  • Founders’ counseling (agreements, structuring, capitalization)
  • Entity choice and document drafting (corporations, partnerships, LLCs)
  • Agreement strategizing and drafting (leasing, financial, employment)
  • Employee management help (manuals, contracts, compliance)
  • Intellectual property assistance (trademarks, copyrights)
  • Compliance and risk management (business licenses, insurance)
  • Nonprofit guidance and board training (tax-exempt applications, governance)

What We Don’t Do

We don’t write business plans, prepare tax returns, patent prosecuting, or handle litigation or disputes.

Contact Us

To meet with us, fill out the Request for Legal Services Form or call (205) 348-4960. After the initial meeting, we will decide if we can take your case.

Workshops and Events

To arrange a legal workshop or a presentation on entrepreneurship or nonprofit topics, email the Clinic Director or call (205) 348-4960.