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About the Legal Center

Founded in 2000, the NFIB Small Business Legal Center is the voice for small business in the nation’s courts and the legal resource for small business owners nationwide. Simply put, we educate and litigate for small business. NFIB is currently active in more than 40 cases in federal and state courts across the country and in the U.S. Supreme Court.

Litigation

The Legal Center is the advocate for small business in the courts. We do what federal and state NFIB lobbyists do, but instead of lobbying legislators we lobby judges through briefs and oral arguments in court. We tell judges how the decision they make in a given case will impact small businesses nationwide. Importantly, we only initiate lawsuits and file amicus (“friend-of-the court”) briefs in precedent-setting cases. That means we go to court only in those cases that will impact many small business owners.

Case Index

Education

Recent estimates show that the thousands of pages of federal regulations alone cost Americans more than $1 trillion. With so many rules to keep track of, it’s not surprising that many small business owners don’t know or understand the laws that apply to them. That’s where the Legal Center comes in. We have guidance documents that cover laws important to small businesses nationwide.

Legal Support

Legal Minute Monthly Update

Legal Center hosts minute-long video of what legal center has been up to.

Legal Blog

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October 25, 2024
Federal and State Labor Poster Obligations
Employers are required by law to display, or provide with clear and visible…
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October 18, 2024
Tips for Finding a Reputable Attorney
Running a small business is challenging, and at times, legal issues can ari…
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October 17, 2024
What the FTC’s New Rule on Endorsements and Testimonials Mean…
In August, the FTC released a new rule that changes how endorsements and te…
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October 11, 2024
Understanding Overtime Pay for Auto Mechanics
If you’re running an automotive business such as a mechanic shop, body…
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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 Legal Center

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

 

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

Contribute

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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