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- EIN 66-0902757
- info@coalicionlegalpr.com
- 939-428-1478
- PO Box 9014 San Juan PR 00908 USA
- https://www.coalicionlegalpr.com
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Alliances & Advocacy, Arts & Culture, Crime & Law, Legal Services
Mission: The Legal Coalition for Puerto Rico is a pioneering organization whose mission is to promote and improve access and quality of legal services for non-profit organizations (NPOs) in Puerto Rico. We liaise between organizations and attorneys willing to provide free legal services to nonprofit organizations, community organizations, or similar entities. We also offer a group training program on legal topics of high interest to the Third Sector. The Coalition has been designated by the Office of Court Administration, as an authorized entity to certify the pro bono hours worked by attorneys who offer their services voluntarily through its Network of Lawyers, per the Regulations for the Assignment of Legal Aid Lawyers of Puerto Rico, approved by the Supreme Court of Puerto Rico, as amended. It was incorporated on April 23, 2018, as a non-profit organization and has tax exemptions under Section 1101.01 of the Internal Revenue Code of Puerto Rico and Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Results: Hundreds of pro bono hours certified as well as more than 300 non profit organizations impacted by our services.
Target demographics: community based and non profit organizations
Direct beneficiaries per year: more than 300 organizations
Geographic areas served: Puerto Rico
Programs: one on one legal consultations as well as legal education workshops