Available Cases

Licenses – Client is an emerging tobacco retailer and nightclub establishment in Northeast Philadelphia. Client recently received assistance from a VIP volunteer to overcome a zoning issue that was preventing operation of the business. Client applied for a Specialty Tobacco Establishment Exception to obtain exemption from the Clean Indoor Air Worker Protection Law, and its application was denied on 8/23/21. […]

Contracts – Client is an emerging digital marketing agency that provides services such as social media management and sales consulting. Client seeks an attorney to draft a template contract for its business clients as well as for its subcontractors. This case has a companion case, 21-0046847, relating to incorporation. VIP can find another volunteer to handle this matter separately if […]

Intellectual Property – Client is a newly incorporated LLC that sells face shields to protect against COVID-19. Client seeks assistance with trademarking its name and logo. Client also has questions about protecting its business concept through an additional copyright or trademark.

Contracts – Client is an herbal apothecary with a storefront in Northeast Philadelphia that also offers community workshops. Client plans to enter an agreement with a business associate that will grant the associate a certain percentage of revenue. Client seeks an attorney to draft and execute this agreement.

Employment – Client is a documentary film and video production company. Client has drafted work-made-for-hire agreements for independent contractors and needs an attorney to review them. Client will subsequently need assistance with drafting addendums for these contracts. Client also seeks counsel & advice on hiring practices regarding diversity.

Incorporation – Client is an emerging digital marketing agency that provides services such as social media management and sales consulting. Client is in need of assistance with incorporating as an S-Corp. Client also seeks counsel & advice about possible legal ramifications for placing the founder on payroll. This case has a companion case, 21-0046944, relating to contracts. VIP can find […]

Intellectual Property – Client is an established ecommerce business that retails luxury women’s clothing. Client seeks assistance with trademarking its name, logo, and slogan. Client also has questions about protecting print designs and other symbols related to the business.