Associations and Not-for-Profit Entities
We have extensive experience representing and advising charitable organizations, trade associations and other not-for-profit entities in a number of areas including:
- Determining the appropriate corporate and tax-exempt structure for the entity
- Preparing Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws and other organizational documents
- Preparing and submitting the IRS application for tax-exempt status
- Analyzing the legal and tax consequences of organization activities
- Reviewing the organization’s fundraising activities and ensuring compliance with all state regulatory authorities
- Negotiating and reviewing contracts between not-for-profit organizations and their vendors, joint venturers and landlords
- Negotiating key employment contracts and separation issues
- Handling insurance issues
- Litigating disputes between the organization and third parties
Condominium and Homeowners' Associations
The firm’s attorneys have experience counseling both HOA & COA clients in all aspects of the association’s operation, including:
- Drafting, amending, and interpreting governing documents, rules, amendments, and resolutions
- Enforcing restrictive covenants
- Pursuing warranty and defect claims
- Collecting unpaid assessments
- Defending claims arising under the Fair Housing Act
- Negotiating eminent domain, zoning, and land use matters with state, county, and local government agencies
We are responsive to the growing needs and concerns of association clients. To discuss our firm’s competitive fee structure and community association practice in greater detail, please contact Spiros Komis at skomis@schleifmanlaw.com or 703-528-1021.
