Non-Profit
Link To Nonprofit Legal Services Online
Selecting the right attorney for your organization is key when you need nonprofit legal services, whether you need guidance through a merger, 501c3 reinstatement, creating contracts, or resolving a dispute.
Each corporate structure has its own legal rights and responsibilities, organizational structure, and tax burdens. We handle a variety of issues for our clients; as needed, our lawyers can research other aspects of the law, for example, employment law, environmental law, etc., or consult with another attorney who specializes in a needed field.
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Nonprofit Start-up including:
Formation
Counseling on whether to start a non-profit and alternative options
Appropriate tax-exempt status classification
Incorporation and by-laws
Board coaching
Assistance with other governance matters
EIN and MA DOR registrations
Charity registration
Application to IRS for tax-exempt status
Defining Board Duties
Establishing conflict-of-interest or confidentiality policies
Services for Existing Nonprofits:
Update of corporation, including review of Articles of Organization &
by-laws amendments, and other findings
Assistance with charity registration, unrestriction of gift funds
Tax-exempt status application, i.e. IRSForm1023/1023,
EZ for 501(c)(3) charities, or IRS Form 1024 for other 501(c) entities)
Application to IRS for reinstatement following automatic revocation
Assistance with IRS reclassification
Counseling on nonprofit governance issues, nonprofit legal compliance, fundraising law including gift restrictions, etc.
Dissolution of charities and non-charities
Other Services:
Strategic Planning & Board Training
Public Programming
Contract and Lease Negotiations: Reviewing agreements for program services, vendor partnerships, equipment rentals, and facility leases.
Dispute Resolution: Handling internal conflicts, board disagreements, member disputes, or proper termination procedures.
Employment Law: Drafting staff handbooks, employment contracts, and policies addressing workplace harassment.
Worker Classification: Ensuring correct legal classification of independent contractors versus W-2 employees.
Mandatory Postings: Complying with federal and state workplace labor law posting and safety regulations.
Assets and Specialized Regulations
Intellectual Property (IP): Registering and protecting trademarks, names, logos, copyrights, and digital media.
Fundraising and Lobbying Compliance: Registering for state charitable solicitations
Risk Management and Insurance: Advising on Directors and Officers (D&O) liability, volunteer protection rules, and data privacy mandates.
Contract and Lease Negotiations: Reviewing agreements for program services, vendor partnerships, equipment rentals, and facility leases.
