1. Military Families Resources

2. Startup Resources

3. Legal Resources for Immigrants

4. Legal Assistance Following a Disaster

5. Tips on Hiring An Attorney

6. If You Have a Problem with an Attorney

  • If you hire an attorney in California, you should expect that they will advise and represent you professionally and act ethically. If this is not the case, this pamphlet can help you address and resolve problems with your attorney. The Startup Legal Garage will check in with each client, law student, and pro bono attorney included in a clinical semester cohort to ensure the clinical pro bono engagements are in accordance with the Startup Legal Garage guidelines: English | Español | Tagalog | Tiếng Việt | 한국어 | Русский | 中文

7. Understanding US Patent Law (For Founders Seeking General Information).

8. Community Pro Bono Groups For Startups

  • Berkeley Law New Business Community Law Clinic, supports certain entrepreneurs by connecting them to free legal resources.

  • Think Big Start Small, an organization that empowers small business owners and entrepreneurs to increase their business knowledge, build their personal financial security, and stimulate economic growth in their communities.

  • JD Corps, is able to assist both existing 501(c)(3) nonprofits, and groups seeking to incorporate and obtain 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status.

  • Florida Community Development Legal Project, assist certain FL businesses with free legal resources.

  • USPTO Pro Bono Patent and Trademark Program