GLA has over 500 volunteer attorneys who provide legal assistance to artists and arts organizations across the state. Our lawyers assist GLA clients with issues ranging from copyright, contract review, tax, general corporate matters, First Amendment, trademark, immigration, real estate, nonprofit formation and more. There are several ways to get involved with GLA; by taking a pro bono case, leading a workshop or seminar, acting as a mediator or arbitrator, staffing a walk-in clinic or serving on the Board of an arts organization. Due to our call volume and demand for services, GLA is always in need of new volunteer attorneys!
Contact us at (404) 873-3911 or click here to visit our Membership page. Just fill out the Attorney Information form and send it to us via email or regular mail. We will then enter you into our volunteer attorney database
When we have a case that is a good fit with your practice area, we will call to see if you have time to assist this particular client. You will only receive calls for the areas indicated on the Attorney Information Form.
If you agree to take a pro bono case, we will contact the client and give them your name and number. The client will then contact you directly. GLA staffers will send you a pro bono report to complete and return to us at the completion of the matter. If there are out of pocket expenses involved in your engagement, such as filing fees, court costs, etc, those are the responsibility of the client.
GLA clients are referred to volunteer attorneys for a specific legal matter. You are not required to assist the client with new legal issues. The client should contact us for reassignment if they have a new issue arise. If you should desire to assist a pro bono client.
We frequently have clients who do not qualify for pro bono services, but who come to us because they know we can refer them to attorneys who are experienced in art and entertainment law, intellectual property or other relevant practice areas. We handle these cases in much the same way as pro bono cases. We will complete an intake, assess the needs of the client, and when appropriate, make calls to experienced member attorneys to see who may have the time to assist this client. If you are interested in assisting the client on a paying basis, we will provide the client with your name and number, and then the client will contact you directly. GLA does not get involved in negotiating fee arrangements. Only member attorneys are eligible for paying referrals. If you are interested in joining GLA and becoming a member attorney, please click here to visit our Membership page.
Due to the cost, GLA cannot provide malpractice insurance coverage for our volunteer attorneys. However, your own insurance should cover your pro bono work. Check with your carrier to make sure of your coverage. GLA requires all its volunteer attorneys to be covered by legal malpractice insurance.