Legal Services

LOWELL
SMALL BUSINESS
ASSISTANCE CENTER

WELCOME!

A Partnership of Community Teamwork Inc. the Lowell Division of Planning and Development, Middlesex Community College, and the University of Massachusetts at Lowell

Legal issues abound in the entrepreneurial process and can have long term ramifications on your businesses success. The Center, through its partners and in conjunction with local attorneys of the Massachusetts Bar Association, can provide you with critical assistance on issues such as leases, corporate entity selection, partnership agreements, licensing, employee legal issues, zoning, contracts, intellectual property and other issues

It's Free - Depending on your income, services may either be free or you may qualify for services at a substantially discounted rate.

High Quality - Attorneys come from some of the top law firms in Massachusetts.

Did we mention it's free? (We're almost sure we did)

Our attorneys aren't just committed they're versatile! They can help you with a broad range of legal/business issues including:

Review - Local attorneys can review your business lease to insure that you are both protected and have the flexibility you need to adjust to changes in your business.

Corporate Entity Selection - Subchapter S, LLC, Partnerships, Sole Proprietorships... So many choices, so many possible implications. Local attorneys can help you make the right choice for your business and your personal situation.

Contract Reviews - When you start a business it seems as though every time you turn around someone is asking you to sign something. Local attorneys can make sure what you sign is fair and that you are as protected as possible.

Partnership Agreements - If you have a partner you need an agreement. Local Attorneys can prepare an agreement that is fair to all concerned.