You can request assistance by completing the inquiry form below or by calling our office at (916) 447-4700 . We review and respond to requests in the order they are received. It may take several weeks for an advocate to respond. The Small Business Clinic cannot handle emergency or time-sensitive matters.

Based on the information provided on this form and/or during the intake process, LSNC will determine whether this legal issue is appropriate for assistance through our Small Business Clinic.

By submitting this form, you understand that Legal Services of Northern California is not agreeing to represent you in any matter, or otherwise agreeing to take on your case.

Legal Questions

Please check the type(s) of legal assistance sought: (check all that apply)

Entity Formation / Business Structure (Sole Proprietorship, LLC, S-Corp, C-Corp, Partnership etc.). This may include: choice of entity advice, formation/filing assistance, general strategy, termination of entity, compliance advice, tax implications, personal liability implications, etc.

Intellectual Property (Patents, Trademarks, Copyrights). This may include: filing assistance, best practices, general overview, protecting your business name and/or logo, etc.

Contracts. This may include: drafting a contract, reviewing an existing contract, best practices and general advice, terminating a contract, etc.

Employment Law. This may include: wage and hour guidance, employee classification guidance, independent contractor classification guidance, hiring and firing best practices, etc.Regulatory Issues. This may include: insurance overview, state/county/city issues, federal issues, licensing overview, etc.Tax. This may include individual or corporate tax concerns, etc.Real Estate. This may include: commercial lease review, lease termination, insurance overview, etc.