Not-for-Profit

The attorneys at Lemery Greisler have years of experience creating non-profit groups and acting as legal advisors to those groups as they grow.  Our attorneys have had the honor of assisting New York tax-exempt organizations of all sizes, including unincorporated associations, corporations, trusts and foundations.

Our representation of non-profit organizations and not-for-profit corporations includes the creation of trust agreements, bylaws and/or articles of incorporation, obtaining and maintaining 501(c)(3) designation from the IRS granting tax exempt status, obtaining and maintaining other 501(c) designations where appropriate, New York State Attorney General reporting, negotiating, drafting and reviewing legal contracts, handling real estate purchases, leasing or mortgaging, assistance with obtaining grants, creating homeowners associations and condominium associations and assistance with regulatory filings with State and Federal agencies.

Our attorneys have represented animal rescue organizations, charities, condominium associations, credit unions, educational institutions, economic development agencies, foundations, homeowner’s associations, hospitals, professional associations, and 501(c)(2) Corporations holding property for tax-exempt organizations.