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Top Legal Support Resources for California Small Businesses
Identifying the Need
From negotiating the terms of commercial leases to protecting your intellectual property, business growth may lead you in to new legal situations that are confusing, difficult, or simply impossible to tackle alone. If you find yourself trying to decipher the best course of action, it might be time to take on some legal counsel or seek out resources that demystify the world of business law!
At the SEED Network, we’ve vetted and identified potential resources & businesses you may consider referencing in your mission to overcome legal obstacles!
Work With Our SEED Partners!
With the goal of accelerating the growth of business owners in the Bay Area, San Francisco and the Filipino cultural district: SOMA Pilipinas, SEED Network has built a directory that provides business owners access to solutions, resources and our network to stimulate economic activity and growth!
Chan Punzalan LLP - Full Service Legal Counsel
The Gist
Headquartered in San Francisco, Chan Punzalan LLP counsels clients through business contracts and other transactional issues that arise in the formation or operation of their companies. Chan Punzalan is a full-service law firm that provides a wide range of business counsel and practical and efficient legal services catered to the particular needs of each of our clients. Their values of trust, responsiveness, and sound legal advice have helped them develop strong relationships with their clients.
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Helping Creators Build Strong Businesses
The Gist
Counsel for Creators LLP is a next-generation law firm focused on the needs of creative businesses and individuals. Our experienced attorneys take an informed, tech-savvy approach to working with our clients on a wide range of legal matters..
Why We Like Them
They offer a one-of-a-kind legal subscription service where you can get 1-on-1 support from lawyers dedicated to helping creative businesses thrive without the expense and hassle of a traditional law firm.
Small Business Development Centers - For Those Who Do It Themselves
The Gist
Small Business Development Centers are programs under the United States Small Business Administration that provide counseling and training to small businesses to develop and provide informational tools to support business start-ups and existing business expansion.
Why We Like Them
SBDCs provide problem-solving assistance to help small businesses access capital, develop and exchange new technologies, and improve business planning, strategy, operations, financial management, personnel administration, marketing, export assistance, sales and other areas required for small business growth and expansion, management improvement, increased productivity and innovation.
Free Legal Services for Low-Income San Francisco Entrepreneurs
The Gist
Legal Services for Entrepreneurs (LSE) provides free legal services to low-income individuals who want to start or develop businesses; businesses committed to investing in economically distressed communities, including hiring people with arrest and conviction records; and mom and pop shops located in areas where gentrification is a force for displacement.
