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WHO WE ARE

Community Legal Resources, with the assistance of private attorneys, provides pro bono legal representation to Michigan nonprofit organizations that are working with disadvantaged communities and individuals and are unable to pay for traditional legal services. Since our inception in 1998, Community Legal Resources’ volunteers have contributed an estimated $6,200,000 in pro bono legal services to over 600 nonprofit organizations building affordable housing, attracting new businesses, feeding and sheltering the homeless, and mentoring youth throughout Michigan.


A RANGE OF ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE

"Aside from feeding my family, it's really why I became a lawyer."-—Don Katz, CLR volunteer attorney, on pro bono involvement in charitable causes.
  • Reviewing leases
  • Updating or drafting organizational bylaws
  • Clearing title on land for redevelopment
  • Reviewing employee policies and advising on hiring/firing
  • Negotiating consultant contracts
  • Settling disputed bills with third parties
  • Working with government agencies on tax and construction compliance issues
  • Answering questions about board responsibilities and conflicts of interest
  • Filing state and federal licensing paperwork
  • Closing on the purchase of land or real property

HOW TO USE OUR SERVICES

Start-Up Nonprofits: Community Legal Resources is currently unable to provide start-up assistance. We will be hosting another competitive opportunity for start-up assistance in conjunction with Wayne Sate University in the summer. Please check back later for more details.
Established Nonprofits with Tax-Exempt Status: Please download, complete, and return one of the following forms: Request for Legal Assistance Form (PDF, 52k)
Request for Legal Assistance Form (Word, 196KB)