Information for Clients

Overall, the clinic, my team, & my attorneys exceeded my expectations. I cannot express how valuable this has been for me and my company. The ELC has made it possible for small business owners like me to have access to valuable business and legal aid, which otherwise may not have been possible. I look forward to working with the clinic again next quarter, and one day to also give back to the ELC so that this program may continue to help other small businesses in the future.  
-Client, Entrepreneurial Law Clinic

Our Mission

In the UW Law School’s Entrepreneurial Law Clinic (ELC), students receive law or business school credit as they:

• Provide business and legal advice to low-income and minority small business owners, high-tech start ups, businesses in economically distressed communities, and social entrepreneurs.
• Draft and review commercial contracts and other agreements;
• Receive expert supervision from volunteer attorneys who specialize in business or intellectual property law

Our Clients

The clinic serves approximately 20 clients each year. To qualify for assistance, you must:

• have a business plan (or be willing to create one), and
• be unable to afford the legal services that you need
  To determine your income eligibility, we will consider your personal income and expenses and, if applicable, your business income and expenses.

Representation is free of charge. For more information or to apply, please contact the ELC at 206-336-5616 or email or download our application.

The ELC can provide advice regarding:

• business planning
• entity selection and registration
• state and local business licenses
• federal, state and local tax issues
• financing documents
• leases and other commercial contracts,
• employment agreements, and
• intellectual property issues, such as trademark and copyright registration, provisional patent applications, and licensing agreements.