Our law firm provides full-service legal advice and representation to nonprofit organizations doing business in Washington and Idaho and to charitable donors and philanthropists.

Our law firm provides full-service legal advice and representation to nonprofit organizations doing business in Washington and Idaho and to charitable donors and philanthropists. We assist charitable organizations with planning, programming, governance, employment, facilities, tax, and contract negotiation and enforcement. We also assist individuals in developing tax-advantaged charitable giving plans. Our lawyers also serve as board members and officers of prominent local nonprofit organizations. We also provide counseling, transactional, and dispute resolution services in an efficient and practical manner.

We are experienced in providing the following services:

* Formation and Qualification. Formation and qualification of IRC § 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(7) organizations.

* Tax, Corporate, and Finance. We advise exempt organizations on issues relating to their tax status. We assist with mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, financing, bridge loans, and issues related to for-profit and nonprofit subsidiaries.

* Governance. We assist boards of directors in the development, refinement, and updating of corporate documents and the formulation and implementation of best practices policies.

* Facilities. We assist in the leasing, planning, and operation of headquarters buildings and program facilities.

* Employment. We assist organizations by designing and reviewing employee handbooks and policies, conducting management training, and advising on compliance matters. We help negotiate and prepare executive employment agreements and advise on the administration of retirement, health, deferred compensation, and other employee benefit plans.

* Philanthropy. Our donor-related charitable planning activities range from structuring tax-advantaged gifts to establishing family foundations, charitable trusts (including both charitable remainder and charitable lead trusts), donor advised funds, restricted fund agreements, and supporting organizations.

* Civic, Pro Bono, and Support Activities. We provide a substantial number of hours of pro bono legal services to dozens of individuals and to several nonprofit organizations.

If you are part of a nonprofit organizations and need legal advice, please give us a call at 253.858.5434 to set up an appointment today. We represent clients throughout Washington and Idaho and are available to meet in person, by phone, or via video conference.