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The Russel J. Stutes

Small Business and
Community Development Clinic

The Small Business and Community Development Clinic (“SBCDC”) represents small businesses, entrepreneurs, and nonprofit organizations throughout Louisiana who cannot reasonably afford the legal assistance they need.  Upper-level law students at LSU, under the supervision of licensed faculty, can assist with the non-litigation needs of your business or organization.

Types of Issues We Can Assist With:

  • Entity Counseling and Formation
  • Bylaws, LLC Operating Agreements, and Corporate Governance
  • Tax Exempt Applications (Form 1023)
  • State and Federal Filing and Reporting Responsibilities
  • Employment Law
  • Contract Drafting and Review
  • Terms of Service and Privacy Policies
  • Intellectual Property (Copyright and Trademark)
  • Regulation Compliance
  • Permitting and Licensing

We do not assist with litigation or disputes.

If you are interested in becoming a client, please fill out the Application Form by clicking the button below.  Please note: filling out an application does not guarantee legal representation.

SBCDC Client Application Form