CHARLOTTE LEGAL INITIATIVE TO MOBILIZE BUSINESSES INC

CLIMB (Charlotte Legal Initiative to Mobilize Businesses) coordinates the provision of pro bono legal services to low-income entrepreneurs and small businesses who cannot afford legal services. CLIMB provides these services through the work of volunteer lawyers from law firms and corporate legal departments. CLIMB employs lawyers and staff who will develop and manage relationships with referral partners, identify and screen client applications, oversee client relationships and develop and manage a network of volunteer lawyers, law firms and legal departments. CLIMB uses income-based eligibility criteria to serve low income entrepreneurs and small businesses who cannot afford legal services. CLIMB focuses on serving entrepreneurs and small businesses located in or employing individuals in Charlotte-Mecklenburg County and the surrounding area. CLIMB volunteer lawyers provide business law services to assist entrepreneurs and small business owners to grow and sustain their businesses. At t