 Bob FriedmanNiagara Falls Non Profit Attorney
There is a perception that because Non Profit Corporations do not make a profit, they are not as strictly governed as other companies.
This is not true. The law affords charitable corporations many privileges, the most notable of which is tax free status.
In return for that status, they must meet certain regulations. Failure to do so will result in severe consequences.
Non Profit Corporate Law is actually made up of various parts, which one would associate with other legal areas.
Real estate, Contracts, Tax and Corporate Law all play a part. It is my belief that to provide exceptional service to Non Profit Corporations, a legal practice should have expertise in all these areas of law.
To Contact Niagara Falls, NY Non Profit Lawyer Bob Friedman, just complete the information below or call (716) 542 5444.
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My name is Bob Friedman and I have been helping charities, churches, synagogues, mosques, foundations and service organizations in the Niagara Falls and WNY area for more than 30 years.
My firm was started in the 1950's, and during the last five-plus decades, we have focused almost exclusively on the various areas of the law mentioned above. I have helped organizations of all kinds with their incorporation, growth and subsequent funding.
And as a Niagara Falls Non Profit Attorney I have also become an authority in recognizing the mistakes which these organizations make – and more importantly, how to solve them.
Mistakes such as neglecting fiduciary duties, non compliance with tax exemption legislation, failure to cultivate board diversity, failure to document board actions properly, and lack of accountability are all serious errors that non-profit organizations make on a regular basis.
Because of my experience as a Niagara Falls Non Profit Lawyer, I can also offer legal advice on the most pressing issues facing these organizations today, such as:
- How to create sound articles of incorporation.
- How to obtain and maintain tax exempt status through 501(c) (3) designation.
- Advice on what operations and decisions are tax exempt, and which ones are not.
- Negotiate, draft and advise on legal contracts.
- Handle all aspects of Real Estate such as leases, contracts of sale and financing.
- Dispute resolution through expert litigation or mediation.
Below you will see the relevant areas with which I can assist your non profit organization. Call me 716 542 5444 so we can discuss your organization in more detail and determine if I can help.
And as is always the case, if I am unable to help your organization, I will refer you to another attorney that can help with your legal issue.
Niagara Falls Non Profit Corporations Practice Areas
- Agricultural Commissions
- Animal Rescue Organizations
- Charities
- Churches
- Condo Associations
- Cooperatives
- Credit Unions
- Educational Institutions
- Foundations
- Government entities
- Homeowner's Associations
- Hospitals
- Joint Powers Authorities
- Mobile Home Tenants' Association
- Mosques
- Professional Associations
- Religious Organizations
- Service Clubs
- Sport Clubs
- Synagogues
- Trade associations
- 501(c)(2) Corporations holding property for tax-exempt organizations
- 501(c)(3) Charitable Organizations
- 501(c)(4) Civic Organizations
- 501(c)(5) Labor Organizations
- 501(c)(6) Professional, business, trade associations, chambers of commerce
- 501(c)(7) Social and Recreational Clubs
- 501(c)(8) Employee associations and fraternal organizations
- 51(c)(9) See 501(c)(8)
- 501(c)(10) See 501(c)(8)
Specific Niagara Falls, New York Non-Profit Legal Areas
- Affiliations
- Annual Reporting
- Board Responsibilities and Authority
- Bylaws
- Charitable Gifts
- Commercial Activities
- Conflicts of Interest
- Consortium Agreements
- Construction Loans
- Coordination Agreements
- Corporate Dissolutions
- Corporate Practices
- Corporate Sponsorships
- Endowments
- Executive Compensation
- Form 990
- Formation and Incorporation of Niagara Falls Not-for-Profit Corporations
- Fundraising
- Governance and Board Structure
- Grant Making Practices
- Indemnification of Directors and Officers
- Insurance
- Intermediate Sanctions
- Liability
- Licensing and Royalty Agreements
- Linkage Agreements
- Lobbying
- Mergers
- Modifications to Charitable Trusts
- Obtaining and Maintaining Tax-Exempt Status
- Personnel Management
- Private Foundation Rules and Regulations
- Protecting Intellectual Property
- Public Charity Qualification
- Regulatory Compliance
- Risk Management
- Subcontract Agreements
- Taxation
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