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The NFIB Legal Small Business Center is the Voice of Small Business in the nation’s courts and the legal resource for small business owners nationwide.

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Is your worker an employee or an independent contractor? Are you thinking about making a handbook outlining employee policies and don’t know where to start? How long should you keep personnel files? These questions and more can be answered by NFIB’s Legal Guide Series.

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How to Determine a Worker’s Classification
The guide explores more complex issues, including legal and financial oblig…
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ADA Website Accessibility Guide
Website compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a tric…
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Model Employee Handbook for Small Business
This handbook is intended to assist you in creating your own custom employe…
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Credit Card Chargeback Guide
Credit card transactions can ensure a convenient experience for your custom…
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Attorney Referral Services

We frequently hear from small business owners wrestling with sticky legal problems. Reach out to NFIB Legal Center to get general guidance

NFIB's Staff Attorney

 

info@nfib.org

(800) 552-NFIB

 

Patrick Moran
Senior Attorney
(202) 314-2019
patrick.moran@nfib.org

 

Rob Smith
Staff Attorney
(202) 314-2027
rob.smith@nfib.org

Reach out to the Small Business Legal Center

 

Beth Milito
Executive Director
(202) 406-4443
elizabeth.milito@nfib.org

 

William Klepp
Member Outreach Coordinator
(202) 314-2070
william.klepp@nfib.org

If you need concrete legal advice, you will need to work with an attorney — licensed in your state. We have put together a list of attorney in each state.

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Contact Legal Center

The Legal Center cannot offer legal advice but we can be a legal resource and help point you in the right direction to receive necessary legal help.
If you have a question, a story of government abuse of small business, or a precedent-setting case, please give us a call.
NFIB Small Business Legal Center

555 12th Street, NW
10th Floor
Washington, DC 20004
(800) 552-NFIB
info@nfib.org

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In order for the NFIB Small Business Legal Center to enter more cases and develop more small-business legal tools, we need your help. The Legal Center is a 501(c)(3) public interest law firm charged with representing small business. Contributions are tax-deductible and can be made from personal or corporate accounts. To make a donation, please send checks, payable to NFIB Small Business Legal Center, to the address on the left, or donate now

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Legal Blog

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March 25, 2025
Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) Victory! – FinCEN Removes BOI Reporting Requirement for America’s Small Businesses
On Friday March 21, 2025, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued an interim regulation that exempts U.S. small businesses and U.S. persons from the BOI reporting requirements.
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February 24, 2025
Understanding Music Licensing
Playing music in your business can create a welcoming atmosphere and overall boost customer satisfaction. Business owners often overlook the legal requirements.
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February 14, 2025
Small Business Legal Center Support Line 2024 Annual Report
In 2024, small businesses continued to navigate an increasingly complex legal and regulatory landscape.
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January 21, 2025
ADA Website Accessibility – How to Avoid Lawsuits
Website compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a tricky thing.
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