Uncommon counsel for the common good.
Legal & strategy for
ambitious non-profits.
Arato
n. abl. sg. arātō
[from arō, arāre, "to plow"]- with plowing; as a result of plowing
Our mission-driven clients sow the seeds of social change. They promote solidarity, strengthen communities, pursue beauty, shape culture, build civil society, and tend to the common good.We help them prepare fertile ground for sustainable growth and lasting impact.
Services
Holistic services for Canadian
non-profits and charities.
We offer full-lifecycle services for every stage of organizational growth, including:
not-for-profit & charity registrations
annual compliance & AGM support
compliance, governance & strategy
finance, fundraising, & donations
contracts, partnerships, & programming
employment, HR, & volunteers
disputes & audits
church law & canon law
reorgs, mergers, & wind-ups
Fees & Advice
We hate hourly billing and 'legalese'.
We love clear advice and fixed fees.
We deliver actionable advice in plain language. We also offer fixed fees for most services.For clients, this means clarity, peace of mind, and pricing starting at:
$250 for corporate policies
$250 for document review
$1,000 for contracts
$1,250 for not-for-profit registration
$5,000 for charity applications
Subscriptions
Stop putting out fires.
Start building the future.
Serious about growth? Subscriptions allow us to become part of your team, build capacity, and deliver impact-oriented guidance.Our monthly subscriptions start at:
$100 for compliance
$350 for compliance & legal
$1,000 for compliance, legal, & strategy
$1,500 for "in-house" counsel
Clients
(They like us.)
Our happy clients include:
schools & education organizations
churches & religious groups
community, advocacy, & member-based organizations
health, arts, athletics, & special interest groups
international organizations
private donors
social enterprises
law & accounting firms
Team
Meet Andrew.
Andrew Clubine is founder and principal lawyer of Arato Legal. He has been a volunteer, employee, director, consultant, and lawyer for the social sector for over 15 years.Andrew has a background in literature and philosophy, and is a graduate student in canon law. He speaks on Bitcoin-backed philanthropy and he writes at the intersection of justice, money, and charity.
Resources
Not ready for a lawyer yet?
Soon, you'll be able to take advantage of our accessible resources for non-profit founders and leaders.Join our newsletter to find out when we're launching:
Blog
Online courses
Downloadable "DIY" guides
Leaders' Academy
About
Arato Legal is a remote-first law firm that provides accessible legal and strategic counsel to founders, non-profits, charities, and donors.Nous fournissons également nos services en français.Ofrecemos igualmente nuestros servicios en español.
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Contact
Arato Legal
1 King Street West
Suite 4800-373
Toronto, Ontario
Canada M5H 1A1
(mail & appointments only)
