Balch Business Boost

Emerging and small disadvantaged businesses are critical contributors to our economy - important creators of new jobs and brilliant ideas that make our communities and our economies stronger. 

At Balch, we believe it is imperative that we all work together to bridge the gap to long-term business success by providing accessible, free or low-cost legal services to small businesses.

The Balch Business Boost program leverages the experience and talents of Balch & Bingham, a full-service law firm, to help emerging and small disadvantaged businesses navigate the legal and entrepreneurial landscape as a catalyst to help spark momentum and fuel growth.

 
The Balch Business Boost program leverages the experience and talents of Balch & Bingham, a full-service law firm, to help emerging and small disadvantaged businesses navigate the legal and entrepreneurial landscape as a catalyst  to help spark  momentum and fuel growth. 

Balch Business Boost is available in the following offices:

  • Birmingham
  • Montgomery
  • Atlanta
  • Augusta
  • Gulfport
  • Jackson
  • Jacksonville

 

Eligibility

To apply for the program, emerging and small businesses should meet one of the following criteria:

  • Less than an average of $400,000 in annual operating revenue over the past two years 

OR

  • Assets totaling Less than $500,000, or less than $250,000 in liquid assets.

 

A Creative Approach

Balch attorneys will employ their creative and collaborative approach, and the experience gained from working alongside entrepreneurs, innovators and leaders on some of the nation’s most complex challenges, to assist emerging and small businesses owners on a wide-range of legal challenges. From employment issues, real estate and corporate matters to debt financing, intellectual property and data privacy, our team of more than 200 attorneys is committed to delivering practical counsel and proactive insight through Balch Business Boost.
 
We are undertaking this effort to help entrepreneurs and small businesses thrive, which in turn benefits our whole economy. Through this program, we aim to promote entrepreneurship and economic growth that will unlock the potential for sustained momentum for many across our footprint.

 

To be considered as a participant in Balch Business Boost, please use the link below. For additional information, please contact an attorney listed below.