Small Business Legal Clinic
Our Services
Business Financing
Including review of lending contracts and advice about loan terms
Contract Review and Drafting
Including vendor contracts, leases, noncompetition and nondisclosure agreements, franchise agreements, licensing agreements, etc.
Debt Problems
Including obtaining, reviewing and correcting credit reports
Employment Counseling
Including retaining or terminating employees, drafting employee handbooks, employment agreements, and independent contractor issues
Entity Selection and Formation
Determining the appropriate legal structure (e.g. LLCs, corporations, partnerships, nonprofits), drafting owners’ agreements, and assisting with regulatory compliance and permitting issues
Intellectual Property
Including copyright and trademark creation and protection
Regulatory Compliance
Helping clients comply with local, state, and federal regulatory schemes
Contact Us
The Small Business Legal Clinic is located in The Board of Trade Building in Downtown Portland.
Emailsblc@lclark.edu
Voice503-768-6940
Fax503-546-8863
Executive DirectorSteve Goebel
Small Business Legal Clinic, MSC 51


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