Business Resources
Legal & HR
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LOW-COST BUSINESS LEGAL SUPPORT? YES!
The Oregon State Bar - has a referral program to match you to a lawyer with expertise in the area you need who will provide a 30-minute consultation for $35.
The Small Business Legal Clinic - provides business transactional legal services to low-income small and emerging businesses. The SBLC reduces legal barriers for individuals who have been historically disenfranchised, such as people of color, women, and immigrants.
Rational Unicorn Legal Services - Community and small business law, including legal services for artists & entertainers.
Registered Agent advice from Rational Unicorn.
The Commons Law Center - provides low-cost legal support to income-qualified individuals. In addition to business services, they also provide estate planning and other important legal services. As of 8/31/20, TCLC has received grant funds to provide basic estate planning services to Black people & families in North and NE Portland.
“Basic estate planning can protect families and help dismantle the impacts of racist systems.” Learn more here.
Volat Law - Empowering business owners through accessible legal services including contracts, trademarks, small claims court, and entity formation.
employer resources
Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) - resources for all employment-related questions.
BOLI also has Employee Handbook templates available for a reasonable price for you to fill out. We suggest having a lawyer review and finalize your handbook after you fill out the template.