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LEVELING THE PLAYING FIELD FOR SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS

CLIMB HIGHER

Charlotte Legal Initiative to Mobilize Businesses, Inc. (CLIMB) provides free business law services to historically marginalized and under-resourced small business owners and entrepreneurs in Mecklenburg County. We exist to make sure all entrepreneurs have access to the protection and support they need.

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“CLIMB was the legal support that I desperately needed for my business. As a small business owner you wear so many hats, it was a relief to put my legal questions in the hands of an expert.”

 

JANE, BUSINESS OWNER

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PROTECT YOUR BUSINESS. BUILD YOUR CONFIDENCE.

Starting and running a business can be daunting … and lonely. We want to be part of your team so you can move forward with the confidence that you are set up for success. Our volunteer lawyers provide legal assistance for a range of business law needs:

+ BUSINESS ENTITY FORMATION
+ CORPORATE GOVERANCE
+ EMPLOYMENT ISSUES
+ FINANCING TRANSACTIONS
+ CONTRACTS
+ COMMERCIAL LEASES

MOVING IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION.

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GET THE SUPPORT YOU NEED

We are here to advance economic mobility and social justice in our local community by expanding access to the legal system in Charlotte. We prioritize services for people of color, women, members of the LGBTQ+ community, persons with disabilities, veterans, and immigrants.

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“Working with CLIMB is an excellent opportunity for transactional attorneys to plug into a pro bono effort that is making a meaningful and durable difference in Charlotte. CLIMB clients are, without exception, entrepreneurial, community-minded and grateful for the services CLIMB provides.”

 

CLIMB VOLUNTEER LAWYER
ROBINSON BRADSHAW

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INTERESTED IN INSPIRING LEGAL WORK?

We are regularly recruiting additional volunteer attorneys to support eligible entrepreneurs in the Charlotte community. Join us to advance the ecosystem and social justice by sharing your expertise.

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