Oregon Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts (OVLA) - Legal Services
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| Group | Legal Services |
| Category | Legal Services |
| Name | Oregon Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts (OVLA) |
| Provider | Oregon Volunteer Lawyers For The Arts |
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Description
Oregon Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts (OVLA) provides educational programming, legal advice, and resources to empower Oregon’s creative and artistic communities.
OVLA’s Legal Clinic provides 50-minute one-on-one legal consultations with volunteer attorneys who specialize in arts and entertainment. Their volunteer attorneys can answer questions about contracts, cease and desist letters, copyright, trademark, and other issues.
OVLA accepts clinic applications on a rolling basis. If submitted prior to the 20th of the month, a response will be received on the application by the end of the month. Clinic appointments are currently being held remotely by phone or video conference, and meeting dates and times are flexible. Once accepted for a legal consultation, meeting details will be provided.
Eligibility : Individual artists must have an annual household income of less than $45,000. Non-profit creative organizations must have an annual budget of less than $100,000. Applicants must be an Oregon resident, an organization incorporated or organized in Oregon, or have a legal matter involving an Oregon resident or Oregon business. OVLA does not accept matters that involve active litigation as part of its legal clinic.
Applicants may seek clinic representation once during any 12-month period. A $20 administrative fee is required prior to consultation if the application is approved and OVLA is able to locate a volunteer attorney to meet with the applicant.
Apply for the OVLA legal clinic by using their online form: https://www.oregonvla.org/clinic/#information-portal.