Volunteer Lawyers and Accountants for the Arts - St. Louis, Missouri

Volunteer Lawyers and Accountants for the Arts

Volunteer Lawyers and Accountants for the Arts is a non-profit organization located at 3301 Washington Ave, St. Louis, MO 63103 that provides pro bono legal and accounting services to artists, arts organizations, and community arts programs in the St. Louis region. They have been serving the community since 1996.

The organization specializes in connecting artists and arts organizations with volunteer lawyers and accountants who can provide guidance and support on a variety of legal and financial matters. This includes assistance with forming a legal entity, contract review and negotiation, intellectual property protection, and tax planning and compliance.

In addition to their legal and accounting services, VLAA also offers educational workshops and resources to help artists and arts organizations navigate the complex world of arts administration and management. These resources include templates for contracts, bylaws, and other important documents, as well as guidance on grant writing and fundraising.

Volunteer Lawyers and Accountants for the Arts is highly regarded in the St. Louis arts community, with a 4/5 average rating based on 14 reviews on Google My Business. Many clients have praised the organization for its dedication to helping artists and arts organizations access the legal and financial resources they need to succeed. One client, the Co-Founder of a public art initiative, reported that VLAA connected them with a knowledgeable lawyer who provided valuable guidance on forming an LLC versus a nonprofit organization.

To get started with Volunteer Lawyers and Accountants for the Arts, clients are recommended to make an appointment by calling 48636930 or visiting their website at vlaa.org. The organization is wheelchair accessible and offers parking and restroom facilities for individuals with disabilities.

Key Features and Information

• Pro bono legal and accounting services for artists and arts organizations
• Specializes in entity formation, contract review, intellectual property protection, and tax planning
• Offers educational workshops and resources on arts administration and management
• Wheelchair accessible entrance, parking, and restroom facilities
• Appointments recommended

👍 Reviews of Volunteer Lawyers and Accountants for the Arts

André F.

5/5

I worked with VLAA to get help with contacting a lawyer and had a great experience. I am the Co-Founder of a public art initiative, and have been considering the path of LLC versus nonprofit as I expand my practice. After initial consultation, VLAA, connected me with a lawyer in about a week or two. The lawyer was well-versed in this topic and answered all of my questions. I have much more confidence now in my options and how I am going to move forward. Thank you VLAA!

Jennifer A.

5/5

Helped get me in touch with a knowledgeable, competent attorney when I had an issue with a community mural. Ended up needing more advising 3 years down the road, and the attorney was just as helpful then. The whole process was pretty organized and painless, too-- and communicating with KCVLAA was prompt and courteous. I'm grateful there is an organization to help artists navigate copyright, ownership, contracts, etc. because it was difficult to know what my rights were or how to interpret the law without speaking to an attorney about it.

Katherine

5/5

What an amazing organization! I have had nothing but positive interactions with my volunteer lawyer and firm. They helped me get registered as a LLC, get my EIN and DBA forms submitted and understand my sales tax obligations. Any question I had was answered completely and promptly, even allowing me to get registered and properly collect sales tax for a pop up.

Emily T.

5/5

I just came in for coffee, but felt compelled to sit and hang out in the dynamic energy of this place. I'm glad to know there is somewhere like this in St. Louis!

Kristen P.

3/5

I wanted to give this place a better rating but I got matched with someone that didn’t specialize in the area I was needing help in. So I really didn’t get concrete answers or the help I needed. A bit disappointed. The guy that helped me was nice and tried to help as much as he could. I appreciated that.

D' E.

5/5

They have always been there to help me. They take care of us artists!
Bravo VLAA!

Sarah C.

5/5

Super helpful folks. Can't thank them enough for their advice!

Angela E.

1/5

I didn't hate it, I just couldn't use it