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Solicitud de servicios de asesoria legal pro bono para organizaciones sin fines de lucro y comunitarias. HOW TO ACCESS OUR SERVICES Application process for organizations Process for organizations Organization must complete the Service Request Form . After consulting the Services Catalog , the Organization will indicate in the form the requested legal and/or organizational services. The Coalition will evaluate the documents and notify its determination to the Organization. Once the Service Request is accepted, an Agreement will be signed between the Organization and the Coalition to formalize the relationship between the parties. When this process is concluded, the Organization will be assigned by the Coalition to an attorney from its Pro- bono Network. From that point on the professional relationship will be established directly between the lawyer and the Organization, although the Coalition will monitor the handling of cases. *If you complete the pdf version of your Application, send it to info@coalicionlegalpr.com . Criteria for qualification of organizations Criteria for qualification of organizations Non-profit corporations, community-based organizations or similar entities, whose primary mission is to provide services to persons or communities with limited economic resources, or that are disadvantaged, marginalized or in some way affected by adverse socioeconomic situations, emergencies or natural disasters. Organization does not have sufficient financial resources to pay legal fees. The Coalition may request information regarding the economic status of the requesting organizations. Request legal services for non-profit organizations Name of the Organization Postal Address Physical Address (if different) Organization's mission Type of organization (non-profit corporation, community group, social enterprise, etc.) Services that render to the community Community it serves (geographic and social segment) Organization Chief Officer Contact Information Name and Last Name Professional position Phone number Email The Legal Coalition for Puerto Rico is an organization created to connect nonprofit organizations with attorneys willing to render pro bono legal services to them. Continuar

Formulario de Abogado Voluntario para dar asesoría legal a organizaciones sin fines de lucro y comunitarias. JOIN THE COALITION VOLUNTEER ATTORNEY APPLICATION Name Date of Birth (MM/DD/YYYY) * required Bar Member Number Date of admission to legal practice Name of Law Firm (if applies) Phone Number Email Address The Legal Coalition for Puerto Rico is an organization created to connect nonprofit organizations with attorneys willing to render pro bono legal services to them. Continue

Somos el enlace de asesoría legal gratuita para organizaciones sin fines de lucro y comunitarias. About Us The Legal Coalition for Puerto Rico is a pioneering organization whose mission is to promote and improve access and quality of legal services for non-profit organizations (NPOs) in Puerto Rico. We liaise between organizations and attorneys willing to provide free legal services to nonprofit organizations, community organizations, or similar entities. We also offer a group training program on legal topics of high interest to the Third Sector. The Coalition has been designated by the Office of Court Administration, as an authorized entity to certify the pro bono hours worked by attorneys who offer their services voluntarily through its Network of Lawyers, per the Regulations for the Assignment of Legal Aid Lawyers of Puerto Rico, approved by the Supreme Court of Puerto Rico, as amended. It was incorporated on April 23, 2018, as a non-profit organization and has tax exemptions under Section 1101.01 of the Internal Revenue Code of Puerto Rico and Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Subscribe to our newsletter. Send Thank You!

The Legal Coalition for Puerto Rico is a pioneering organization whose mission is to promote and improve access and quality of legal services for non-profit organizations. Legal Coalition for Puerto Rico We are the link for free legal advice for nonprofits and community organizations. Learn More Anchor 1 COLLABORATORS SPONSORS Subscribe to our newsletter. Send Thank You!

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Leilani Vázquez, Founder United to Serve Foundation (FUPSER ) “ It not only minimizes financial expenditure but also allows us to grow in the right direction considering the legal aspects, these being fundamental in the development and progress of our foundation." PRESS December 17, 2023 The Greatest Gift: Providing Legal Services to Nonprofits The Legal Coalition for Puerto Rico began as a volunteer effort after Hurricane Maria in 2017... By Perlas Rodriguez | Microjuris November 25, 2023 Legal Coalition plays a key role for the third sector A popular saying goes that “after the storm comes calm,” but what lawyer Celina Romany remembers... By Marga Parés | The new day September 8, 2023 The Legal Coalition for Puerto Rico celebrates five years of founding The Legal Coalition for Puerto Rico celebrated its five years with a recognition of five members of its Network... By Microjuris

OUR SERVICES Request ORGANIZATIONAL AND CORPORATE MATTERS Basic forms of organization, including: non-profit corporations, community-based organizations, charitable corporation, and others Compliance with corporate laws Incorporation and drafting of corporate documents Powers of the corporation Responsibility and duties of the Board of Directors, officers and administrators Reports and other formal requirements LABOR LAW MATTERS Compliance with applicable labor legislation Recruitment of and / or professional services Drafting and revision of the employee manuals Drafting and review of volunteer policies Liability for workmen's accidents Insurance TAX MATTERS Advice on local and federal tax laws Request for exemption under local and federal laws CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS Contracts with third parties: leases; suppliers; equipment ;services Commercial and professional services, use of consultants Collaborative agreements TRAINING Educational seminars and workshops on matters related to the governance and administration of organizations and/or other subjects covered in this Catalog; intellectual property protection Workshops on matters related to the protection of persons from low income and marginalized social sectors; health; education; housing; environmental conservation and other relevant subjects Training for lawyers and law students on the subject matters covered by the Coalition

DONATIONS The Coalition operates thanks to donations and has tax exemptions under Section 1101.01 of the Internal Revenue Code of Puerto Rico and under Section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code. La Coalición Legal para Puerto Rico sirve como enlace para servicios de consultoría legal gratuita únicamente a organizaciones sin fines de lucro y no a individuos . Los servicios a ofrecerse no incluyen litigio ante los tribunales o agencias administrativas. Send Thank you!

PRESS 17 de diciembre de 2023 El regalo más grande: brindar servicios legales a sin fines de lucro La Coalición Legal para Puerto Rico comenzó como un esfuerzo voluntario tras el huracán María en el 2017 ... Por Perlas Rodriguez | Microjuris 25 de noviembre de 2023 Coalición Legal juega un papel clave para el tercer sector Dice un refrán popular que “después de la tormenta llega la calma”, pero lo que recuerda la abogada Celina Romany... Por Marga Parés | El Nuevo Día 8 de septiembre de 2023 La Coalición Legal para Puerto Rico celebra cinco años de fundación La Coalición Legal para Puerto Rico celebró sus cinco años con un reconocimiento a cinco miembros de su Red... Por Microjuris

Formulario de Abogado Voluntario para dar asesoría legal a organizaciones sin fines de lucro y comunitarias. JOIN THE COALITION Process for attorneys Lawyers interested in participating in the Coalition Network must: Complete the Volunteer Lawyer Application . Once accepted into the Pro Bono Network, the attorney must sign an Agreement with the Coalition. Lawyer will be matched with an organization that has been evaluated by, and is referred to by the Coalition. A Letter of Agreement with the organization will be signed to formalize the relationship between the parties. If you complete the pdf version of your Form, send it to info@coalicionlegalpr.com . Criteria for the qualification of lawyers Lawyers duly admitted to practice the legal profession in Puerto Rico, who are not subject to any disciplinary action or suspension, in effect. Interested in offering their pro bono services to the non-profit organizations designated and referred by the Coalition. Those attorneys who want credit for their pro-bono work, as required by the Regulations for Court Appointed Lawyers in Puerto Rico, adopted by the Supreme Court of Puerto Rico, on October 2018, as amended (201D.PR 261), shall comply with all the requirements and formalities stipulated therein.

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CONTACT La Coalición Legal para Puerto Rico ofrece servicios de consultoría legal gratuita únicamente a organizaciones sin fines de lucro y no a individuos . Los servicios a ofrecerse no incluyen litigio ante los tribunales o agencias administrativas. Send Thank you!