Small Business Legal Services
Overview
Our Experts
Ritu Mahajan Estes
Directing Attorney, Community Development Project
Kavita Tekchandani
Supervising Staff Attorney
Alma Bonifacio
Small Business Program Manager
Christine Alvisurez
Senior Staff Attorney
Adar Carver
Staff Attorney
Kaytlen Cruz
Administrative Assistant
Lilian Teran Mendoza
Pro Bono Placement Assistant
Public Counsel’s Community Development Project supports small businesses because of the important role they play in offering pathways to financial independence and economic justice for the clients we serve. The small businesses we work with—businesses that contribute to the cultural vibrancy and diversity that Los Angeles is known for—face systemic barriers but also demonstrate incredible resilience and contribute to the economy by creating jobs and pathways to financial strength for our communities.
Legal services that we offer include advice regarding choice of entity, commercial leasing, contracts, intellectual property (patents, trademark, and copyright), employment law, and debt negotiation.
See Get Help below to apply for support.
Publications
Public Counsel publications provide legal tools and practical guidance to support small businesses in Los Angeles and beyond.
The Latest
Our latest stories about our work to support small businesses that strengthen the cultural and economic fabric of Los Angeles but face systemic barriers to success.
Videos
Our latest videos about our efforts to support small businesses in Los Angeles and beyond.
Need legal help for your small business? Our services include help with entity formation, contracts, leasing, employment law, intellectual property, and other legal issues that support long-term stability and growth. Complete our online application to determine eligibility for services
Apply here or call (213) 385-2977 x313 for more information.
Are you a child care provider? Click here to learn about our specialized services for in-home day care providers and nonprofit child care centers.
