Meyer, Unkovic & Scott’s representation of nonprofit organizations is significant and includes hospitals, foundations, educational institutions, trade associations, and elderly and low income housing projects.
From an organizational standpoint, our attorneys provide guidance in forming the nonprofit organization and, where applicable, applying to the Internal Revenue Service for appropriate tax exemption. On an operational level, we work closely with directors and/or trustees to ensure continuing compliance with statutory rules and regulations applicable to exempt organizations and to address the myriad legal issues that nonprofit organizations face in today’s ever-changing business and legal environments.
More specifically, we counsel nonprofit organizations in the following areas:
More specifically, we counsel nonprofit organizations in the following areas:
Corporate/Business Services
- Form entities/address organizational issues
- Provide guidance on governance/fiduciary duties
- Draft Policies: Conflict of Interest, Business Records
- Consult on Risk Management opportunities
- Review Contracts/Service Agreements
- Advice regarding Partnerships, JVs, Mergers and Acquisitions, Dissolution
- Advocate insurance coverage disputes
- Facilitate strategic direction discussions
Tax/Private Client Group
- Form entities/address organizational issues
- Provide guidance on governance/fiduciary duties
- Draft Policies: Conflict of Interest, Business Records
- Consult on Risk Management opportunities
- Review Contracts/Service Agreements
- Advice regarding Partnerships, JVs, Mergers and Acquisitions, Dissolution
- Advocate insurance coverage disputes
- Facilitate strategic direction discussions
Employment/Employee Benefits
- Prepare Employee/Volunteer Handbooks
- Provide Employment Counseling: hiring, disciplining and terminating employees; HR Training
- Conduct harassment investigations
- Handle harassment/discrimination claims and litigation
- Address FLMA, ADA, and other compliance issues
- Design employee benefit plans/monitor administration and compliance
- Handle immigration issues
Real Estate and Finance
- Advice on buying, selling, and leasing property
- Secure and defend real estate tax exemptions
- Address development, zoning, and land use issues
- Handle financing transactions
- Advise Homeowners Associations
- Assist Nonprofit Landlords with residential tenant issues
Litigation
- Resolve business disputes
- Comply with Regulatory Requirements
- Assist with PA Attorney General investigations
- Handle Orphans Court Litigation
- Advocate for Creditor’s Rights/Bankruptcy
- Review construction contracts/handle disputes
Intellectual Property
Establish, protect, transfer, and enforce patents/trademarks/copyrights