California Small Business Collective

Free legal services for small businesses and aspiring small business owners in the Central Valley.

Small-Business

Are you a small business owner or hoping to be one soon? The California Small Business Collective is here to provide free legal information, services, and resources to small business owners in the Central Valley.

What We Do:

Through the Small Business Collective, CCLS and its partners seek to empower low-income entrepreneurs by providing legal information and advice on issues critical for small business owners. These legal services help small business owners create a strong foundation for a successful business.
We offer a range of legal services, including one-on-one attorney consultations related to your specific business issue, informational webinars, and other informational materials, on various legal topics relevant to small businesses, including:

  • Business Formation & Choice of Corporate Entity

  • Contract Drafting & Review

  • Trademark Protection

  • Employment Law

  • Limiting Liability

    • And Many Others 

Register for one of our Small Business Webinars.

December 2, 2026 – Leasing Smart: What Small Business Owners Need to Know

Learn the key terms, common risks, and important considerations involved in entering into a commercial lease. This webinar will help small business owners better understand lease agreements and make informed decisions when securing space for their business. 

Apply for one of our Small Business Clinics

Free 1-Hour Virtual Consultations with Attorneys for Eligible Small Business Owners
Employment Law Clinic
– Appointments available in October 2026

Doing Business Online Clinic
– Appointments available on November 4th and 12th

Entity Selection Clinic
– Appointments available on November 16th from 10:00AM – 12:00PM

Three ways to get Help

1

Fill out an application to determine if we can help you.

If you have a short deadline or have any questions, please call (559) 570-1200 or (800) 675-8001 for assistance.

Our offices are closed on Wednesday, November 11, 2026 in observance of Veterans Day and Thursday, November 12, 2026 for staff training.

We will reopen Friday, November 13, 2026 at 8:30 a.m.

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