Nonprofit Organizations

Laquer, Urban, Clifford & Hodge, LLP offers its specialized expertise to nonprofit entities, such as religious organizations; schools; and pension, health and welfare funds. Our firm represents these organizations in a range of legal matters, with an emphasis on such land use issues as property tax, sale, purchase, leasing and zoning.

Nonprofit organizations face a unique set of compliance challenges and financial pressure. Clients appreciate our familiarity with their specific issues and our experience with nonprofit entities. Our activities with nonprofit clients include:

1. Ensuring compliance with laws governing nonprofit entities.
   
2. Advising on tax matters, such as affiliate transactions, unrelated business income, property tax structure and tax credits.
   
3. Resolving employment-related disputes and litigation.
   
4. Negotiating and documenting contracts and leases.
   
5. Advising on and negotiating land use matters, such as zoning and entitlements.
   
6. Representing nonprofits before local, state and federal agencies.
   

In addition, Laquer, Urban, Clifford & Hodge, LLP possesses broad experience in land use issues for nonprofit and religious institutions, such as the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act of 2000 (RLUIPA). This enables our attorneys to effectively support clients in zoning issues, building permit needs and negotiation with government agencies.