# North Carolina Legal Services

> North Carolina Legal Services (NCLS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit law firm providing affordable, high-quality civil legal representation to residents of North Carolina. We believe access to the justice system is a fundamental right. Initial consultations start at $75. NCLS is a registered DBA of Bull City Legal Services, Inc.

## Services

- [Family Law](https://www.northcarolinalegalservices.org/services/family): Divorce, child custody, child support, alimony, domestic violence protective orders (DVPO), prenuptial agreements, separation agreements, equitable distribution, and third-party custody.
- [Employment Law](https://www.northcarolinalegalservices.org/services/employment): Workplace discrimination, wrongful termination, wage and hour disputes, and employment contract review.
- [Tenant Rights](https://www.northcarolinalegalservices.org/services/tenant-rights): Eviction defense, lease disputes, habitability issues, and housing discrimination.
- [Small Business & Nonprofits](https://www.northcarolinalegalservices.org/services/small-business-and-nonprofits): Business formation, contract drafting and review, nonprofit compliance, and general counsel.
- [Probate & Estate](https://www.northcarolinalegalservices.org/services/probate-and-estate): Will drafting, estate administration, probate proceedings, and power of attorney.
- [Special Education & IEP Advocacy](https://www.northcarolinalegalservices.org/services/special-education-and-iep-advocacy): IEP disputes, special education rights under IDEA, and school accommodation requests.

## Key Pages

- [About Us](https://www.northcarolinalegalservices.org/about): Our mission, team of attorneys, and commitment to removing financial barriers to justice.
- [Pricing](https://www.northcarolinalegalservices.org/pricing): Transparent, affordable pricing. Initial consultations start at $75.
- [Schedule a Consultation](https://www.northcarolinalegalservices.org/schedule): Book an initial consultation with one of our licensed North Carolina attorneys.
- [Blog](https://www.northcarolinalegalservices.org/blog): Plain-language legal guides and articles covering NC family law, tenant rights, employment, and more.
- [Contact](https://www.northcarolinalegalservices.org/contact): Reach our team by phone, email, or contact form.
- [Donate](https://www.northcarolinalegalservices.org/donate): Support access to justice in North Carolina — donations are tax-deductible.

## About

North Carolina Legal Services provides civil (non-criminal) legal services. We do not handle criminal defense matters. Our service area is the state of North Carolina.

We are a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Our IRS Determination Letter and DBA registration are available on our website. We operate under the name North Carolina Legal Services as a registered DBA of Bull City Legal Services, Inc.