In addition to the wealth of free information available on our CharityLawyer Blog  and our traditional, full-service representation, Carter Law Group provides efficient and affordable limited legal services online to address common nonprofit needs.

The documents provided through our online legal service portal are reviewed and approved by attorneys who regularly represent nonprofits and include up to three reviews by an attorney within a 30 day period so that we can ensure the documents not only meet legal requirements but work for your organization.

When you use our online legal service, we are providing only a limited scope of legal services as requested and purchased by you. Our relationship with you will not exceed the limited scope of work we have agreed to perform on your behalf.

The access key is “secret”. For assistance, please call us at 602-456-0071 or e-mail allie@carternonprofitlaw.com. Currently, the available menu of legal services includes:

Complimentary E-books

• Taking Minutes of Meetings of the Board of Directors (with sample minutes)
• Substantiation and Acknowledgment of Gifts (with sample thank you letters)
• Best Practices for Setting Executive Compensation (with Compensation Review Checklist and sample Compensation Committee Charter)
• Nonprofit and Charity Law Jargon Busters

Governing Documents

• Arizona Nonprofit Corporation Articles (501(c)(3))                                               $255
• Amended and Restated Nonprofit Corporation Articles (501(c)(3))                  $255
• Arizona Bylaws (non-member)                                                                                   $475
• Organizational Meeting Consents                                                                               $50

  Governance Policies  $250 for our policy package which includes all eleven policies

• Conflict of Interest Policy
• Whistle blower Policy
• Gift Acceptance Policy
• Fundraising Policy
• Compensation Policy
• Document Retention Policy
• Form 990 Review Policy
• Joint Venture Policy
• Confidentiality Policy
• Signature Authority Policy
• Travel and Expense Reimbursement Policy

Self-Prepared IRS Application Review                                                                    $650 

Frequently Asked Questions

Who needs this service?

Over the 15 years that we have been representing nonprofits, we have been hired to untangle numerous legal problems created by organizations copying documents from the Internet, from other organizations, or turning to unlicensed document preparers. In many cases, the documents were not tailored to their specific circumstances, were not compliant with state law, and ended up causing more problems than they solved. We recognized the need for a new more affordable alternative for nonprofits with limited budgets to receive quality legal services.

How does it work?

We use technology to cut out many of the steps involved in a traditional full-service representation to make the process more efficient. Not all matters will be appropriate for online legal services. We will advise you if your matter is not a fit for our online legal service.

How do I gain access to the portal?

To access our online legal service portal, you will first need to contact us so that we may determine whether your needs can be met by the online legal service. Call us at 602-456-0071 or email us at ellis@carternonprofitlaw.com. If we believe we can assist you and we have no conflicts, we will provide the access key required to access the portal. You will then click on the hotlinks to on this page to access the portal. You will need to provide the access key, select a username and password,  provide some basic identifying information and agree to the Terms and Conditions.

Once you have registered, you will see a menu of documents and services. Purchase the document or service you are seeking and you will be guided through a series of questions. There are helpful tips and explanations built into the system to help you make the various choices that are required. You can save your work and leave the portal at any time. You can also call or  e-mail us with questions that develop. Once all the questions have been answered, you will be asked whether you are ready to request a review. Once you request a review, your answer file will be released to us. We will review the answers, follow-up with you regarding any questions we have, and create your drafts, generally within 24 hours, and e-mail your drafts to you. If necessary, your purchase entitles you to three follow-up reviews by an attorney within a 30 day period to ensure that your documents meet your needs.

How is this different from document preparation services?

This is not a document preparation service. All documents provided through our online legal service portal are reviewed and approved by attorneys who regularly represent nonprofits and, if necessary, include up to three reviews by an attorney within a 30 day period so that we can ensure the documents work for your organization.

How do we pay for online legal services?

Our online portal facilitates paypal payments; however, we can accept Visa, Mastercard, and Discover over the phone.

What if the service I need is not listed?

We will be adding to our menu of services available online over time. If you do not see what you are looking for, e-mail us and let us  know what you need or what legal advice you are seeking. If we are able to assist you, you will then receive a fixed price quote to receive the requested service.

What software do I need to have on my system to use the online legal service portal?

For optimum performance, the online legal service portal works best with:

* Internet Explorer (most recent three versions)
* Firefox (most recent three versions)
* JavaScript and cookies enabled
* Broadband Internet connection