Project Thrive

Helping Small Businesses and Entrepreneurs Succeed

 
Owning and running your own business has been described as the American Dream. But making that dream a reality isn’t easy, even if you have a great idea and willingness to work hard. Legal requirements, from forming a corporate entity to negotiating a lease, can be challenging for business owners and entrepreneurs.
 
Womble Carlyle can help
 
We developed Project Thrive to help small business owners of limited economic means address the legal challenges involved in a new business venture and throughout a business’ life cycle.
 
Through this program, Womble Carlyle provides eligible entrepreneurs and business owners with advice and resources, free of charge, to overcome legal roadblocks and to resolve business problems.
 
Our goal is to help your business succeed.
 
Who We Are
 
Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice, PLLC is one of the largest business law firms in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast U.S. With more than 500 attorneys, we assist clients with a wide range of business concerns.
 
Womble Carlyle is committed to and seeks diversity in many ways including multifaceted recruitment and community programs. We believe that diversity strengthens the firm and enables us to better respond to client needs.
 
Our Lawyers Mean Business
 
Our lawyers can provide existing or aspiring business owners with pro bono assistance on a wide array of legal matters including;
 
  • Forming business entities including corporations, partnerships, joint ventures and limited liability companies
  • Preparing form agreements and contracts for business transactions
  • Providing start-up advice and legal and strategic counseling
  • Meeting state and local permit and licensure requirements
  • Resolving business disputes
  • Assisting with purchase and sale transactions
  • Assisting with leasing transactions
 
How to Qualify
 
Interested entrepreneurs of limited economic means with a need for specific legal assistance can click on the link below and fill out the program application form*.
 
click here
 
Contacts
 
Sanjay Beri (703-394-2268; SBeri@wcsr.com)
Daniel Espensen (703-394-2272; DEspensen@wcsr.com)
Lesley Whitcomb Fierst (703-394-2275; LFierst@wcsr.com)
 
 
* Please be aware that the information you provide is kept confidential and only is used for purposes of determining whether and how we are able to provide you with legal assistance. By clicking on, completing and submitting the application form, you further understand and agree that no attorney/client relationship will be formed between you and anyone at Womble Carlyle as a result of this transmission.