Rochester Tax-Exempt Organization Lawyers

Item: Friedman & Ranzenhofer, PC
Rating: 5
Author: Yerko Beccera

Experienced business attorneys assisting religious corporations, non-profits, and other tax-exempt organizations in Rochester, NY.

Has your religious corporation or non profit organization needed an attorney for some time, but did not look for one because of financial concerns? Maybe you have been itching to get professional legal guidance but again, are concerned that you may not have the money to do so. These situations occur every day. With the complex issues your non profit organization will be facing, professional legal help is a necessity. If this sounds like you, you need to contact our experienced Rochester tax-exempt organization lawyers today for a free consultation.

If your not-for-profit organization has failed to comply with confusing regulations and penalties you should contact us immediately because these charges have serious consequences.

At Friedman and Ranzenhofer, our Rochester tax-exempt organization lawyers have been assisting non profit and religious corporations for close to thirty five years. Our firm has been able to offer these services because of our reasonable and affordable rates. Attorney Friedman has decades of experience in creating non-profit groups. He has had the honor of assisting New York tax-exempt organizations and foundations of all sizes.

Because of our experience as Rochester tax-exempt organization lawyers, we can also offer legal advice on the most pressing issues facing these organizations today, such as:

Create sound bylaws and articles of incorporation
Obtain and maintain your 501(c)(3) designation which grants your tax exempt status and makes donations to your organization tax deductible.
Understands what activities, structures, payments, and other issues could result in you losing your 501(c)(3) designation.

Determine what income your organization receives that might be taxable.
Negotiate, draft and review legal contracts.
Handle real estate purchase, leasing or mortgaging.

Resolve board control issues, internal strife and membership disputes.
Resolve contract disputes and other issues through community, church or synagogue mediation or other internal processes with legally binding or nonbinding results.
Resolve disputes through civil litigation.

If your New York non profit organization needs professional legal guidance that is affordable, please take a moment to review the areas of non-profit law shown below. When you are ready to discuss your options further, contact one of our experienced attorneys today.

Rochester New York Non-Profit Practice Areas

We Can Assist You With The Following Types of New York Non Profit Organizations:

Agricultural Commissions
Animal Rescue Organizations
Charities
Churches
Condo Associations
Cooperatives
Credit Unions
Educational Institutions
Fire Fighters
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 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 New York 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

If you are managing a non-profit, or religious corporation and are dealing with a legal matter, contact our Rochester tax-exempt organization lawyers for guidance. We offer free consultations and would be happy to sit down with you and explain your legal rights and obligations.