Pro Bono Clearinghouse

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Good Advice for Those Doing Good.

One of GRBF’s signature programs, The Pro Bono Clearinghouse, was established in 2001 to provide free legal services to Virginia 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations. Nonprofits often deal with many of the same complex legal issues that for-profit organizations do but lack resources to find and retain appropriate counsel. That’s where the Clearinghouse helps. Our virtual law firm makes it easy for experienced attorneys to connect with nonprofits in need of legal assistance, so that the nonprofit can focus more of their time and resources on their charitable purpose.

The Pro Bono Clearinghouse is a great fit for transactional attorneys who would prefer not to get involved in court litigation.

Our nonprofit clients need assistance in the following areas of practice:

  • Governance, review, and/or amendment of bylaws/articles of incorporation
  • Employment & Labor law
  • Review of operational policies and procedures
  • Real estate issues
  • Contract review and drafting
  • Mergers and acquisitions
  • Taxes & charitable giving
  • Copyrights and trademarks

We do not assist nonprofits with litigation, libel, or other contentious matters.

TESTIMONIALS

“Like all nonprofits, ours is a partnership with citizens and organizations who want to make our community stronger by helping those less fortunate than we are. The support provided by the Pro Bono Clearinghouse makes it possible for us to increase direct care and education to the many children we serve. Thank you for your tremendous gift!”

Kathleen Barrett

CEO of St. Joseph’s Villa
“Without help from these awesome [pro bono] attorneys, I’m not sure we would have been able to raise enough money to afford the fees to establish this foundation. We are forever grateful that these talented and kind attorneys decided to “JumP In” to help us positively impact families affected by Autism, Special Needs and unique circumstances.”

Pam Mines

JP JumPers Foundation
“We have been quite fortunate to receive the outstanding assistance of volunteers with the Clearinghouse, without whose assistance we would have been forced to divert resources from other objectives. Every volunteer from the clearinghouse has not only provided the necessary assistance, but each has gone beyond to ensure that all needs and concerns are met.”

Dennis W. Dohnal

Board of Directors, Community-Based Services, Inc.

For NONPROFITS seeking help, submit a request. You will be asked to fill out some basic information about your organization. Please be specific and as detailed as possible with your and submit multiple requests separately. After submission, we will attempt to match your need with an attorney of expertise in that area. Please allow 2-3 business days for confirmation of your request. Be advised we cannot guarantee service.

For ATTORNEYS who wish to volunteer: you must be an active member of the Bar in good standing or hold an Emeritus license. Please fill out a short interest form so we can gather your information. Then, register with our case management system JusticeServer and select the Greater Richmond Bar Foundation as your preferred legal aid organization (you may choose multiple). Once approved, you will receive a confirmation email.

Nonprofits

For NONPROFITS seeking help, submit a request. You will be asked to fill out some basic information about your organization. Please be specific and as detailed as possible with your and submit multiple requests separately. After submission, we will attempt to match your need with an attorney of expertise in that area. Please allow 2-3 business days for confirmation of your request. Be advised we cannot guarantee service.

NONPROFITS
ATTORNEYS

Attorneys

For ATTORNEYS who wish to volunteer: you must be an active member of the Bar in good standing or hold an Emeritus license. Please fill out a short interest form so we can gather your information. Then, register with our case management system JusticeServer and select the Greater Richmond Bar Foundation as your preferred legal aid organization (you may choose multiple). Once approved, you will receive a confirmation email.

For more information, contact Shane Harper, Director of Administration, at admin@grbf.org.