Neighborhood Entrepreneur Law Project
Neighborhood Entrepreneur Law Project
To get help from the Neighborhood Entrepreneur Law Project, call 212.382.6633 or email nelp@nycbar.org
Overview
The Neighborhood Entrepreneur Law Project (NELP) of the City Bar Justice Center provides low- to moderate-income micro-entrepreneurs with the legal services necessary to start their businesses on sound legal footing.
NELP’s volunteer attorneys guide clients through such matters as incorporation and tax issues, contracts and agreements, commercial lease negotiations, copyrights, trademarks, and patents. Volunteer attorneys also offer presentations and legal clinics at community-based organizations on issues of concern to micro-entrepreneurs.
To date, NELP has partnered with more than 100 law firms, 25 corporate legal departments, and 30 community-based organizations to assist more than 14,000 clients through the provision of brief services, direct representation, legal clinics, and community presentations.
Akira Arroyo directs NELP and Juan Jimenez is the project coordinator.
Not sure if this is the right project? Contact our free Legal Hotline at 212-626-7383.
NELP Events
Small Business Legal Clinics – NELP’s legal clinics provide microentrepreneurs with the opportunity to speak one-on-one with an attorney regarding their small business legal issues. Frequently discussed topics include: business structure, incorporation, contracts and agreements, commercial leasing, and intellectual property protection. In order to attend, you must register in advance.
Presentations – NELP’s volunteer attorneys give presentations on small business legal issues at local community development organizations throughout Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens and the Bronx.
To see all upcoming NELP events , view this page.
Resources
Choosing a Business Name (2018)
NELP Report: A Brief Overview of 2017
Neighborhood Entrepreneur Law Project Report (2018)
Neighborhood Entrepreneur Law Project Brochure
Corporation Formation Fact Sheet
General Partnership Fact Sheet
Limited Partnership Formation Fact Sheet
Sole Proprietorship Fact Sheet
NELP Client Spotlight
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EAT SOCCER: Soccer Education & Inspiration for All
As many of NELP’s success stories come to show, the spirit of micro-entrepreneurship is largely driven by the ability to build relationships between both like-minded and diverse people. For Qiana Martin, founder and owner of EAT SOCCER, fostering a community of passionate individuals has always been the name of the game. Her soccer lifestyle company … Continue reading EAT SOCCER: Soccer Education & Inspiration for All
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November 13, 2019
EAT SOCCER: Soccer Education & Inspiration for All
As many of NELP’s success stories come to show, the spirit of micro-entrepreneurship is largely driven by the ability to build relationships between both like-minded and diverse people. For Qiana Martin, founder and owner of EAT SOCCER, fostering a community of passionate individuals has always been the name of the game. Her soccer lifestyle company … Continue reading EAT SOCCER: Soccer Education & Inspiration for All
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July 27, 2018
What’s in a Name: Tips for Choosing a Business Name
Choosing a business name (a good one!) is an important step in building your new venture. Ideally, the name is unique, memorable, and conveys the general nature of your business. If you are registering your business entity with the state, you must also consider the legal requirements in choosing a name. The resource sheet below outlines … Continue reading What’s in a Name: Tips for Choosing a Business Name
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June 19, 2018
Bridging the Workforce Development Gap among Small Businesses
Scaling up small businesses Earlier this year, I had the pleasure of attending the Center for an Urban Future’s “Scaling Up Small Businesses” panel; part of a series that was held across New York City’s five boroughs. The series featured a panel of small business professionals who discussed the potential for small business growth and … Continue reading Bridging the Workforce Development Gap among Small Businesses
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