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LegalCORPS

LegalCORPS is an Elevate Hennepin business advisor offering Hennepin County businesses up to 25 hours of no cost transactional business and intellectual property legal services, including:

  • Entity formation
  • Contracts and operational agreements
  • Commercial leases
  • Licensure
  • Employment law
  • Intellectual property protection (patents)
  • Trademark and copywrite


LegalCORPS’ mission expands access to business law services for individuals and organizations to promote economic development and stabilize communities. Through legal education, brief advice consultations, and limited scope representation, LegalCORPS helps clients navigate the complexities of business ownership, avoiding common pitfalls that could consume valuable time and financial resources. By establishing a solid legal foundation for their business, clients are better equipped to address challenges and resolve issues that could otherwise jeopardize their enterprises.
 

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Specialties

Advisors and consultants, Disadvantaged businesses, Legal

Specialization

Disadvantaged businesses

Stage

Early growth businesses (1-9 employees), Second stage businesses (10+ employees), Startup businesses (0 employees)

Language

Speaks English, Speaks Hmong, Speaks another language

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Upcoming LegalCORPS events

LegalCORPS business law brief advice clinic

LegalCORPS volunteer business law attorneys provide 30-minutes of legal advice and guidance to entrepreneurs, small business owners, inventors, and nonprofit organizations. 

 

LegalCORPS business law brief advice clinic

LegalCORPS volunteer business law attorneys provide 30-minutes of legal advice and guidance to entrepreneurs, small business owners, inventors, and nonprofit organizations. 

 

Intellectual property (IP) brief advice clinic

If you have a business, innovation, or idea, and have questions around trademarks, copyrights, and patents, this is an opportunity to speak with and get advice from IP attorneys in-person.