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Legal Advice for Nonprofits in Central Massachusetts

The attorneys of Seder & Chandler pride themselves on being active participants in the cultural and civic life of our local communities. It's natural that our law firm should also take a leading role in supporting the work of the nonprofit organizations that contribute to our quality of life and social infrastructure.

Comprehensive Client Service for Nonprofit Organizations

Contact us to learn how our experience across a wide spectrum of legal issues can benefit your organization. With offices in Worcester and Westborough, we provide advice and services to nonprofit organizations throughout central Massachusetts and the Metro West Boston area.

Our comprehensive advice for nonprofit organization addresses a wide range of issues, including:

  • Initial formation and registration
  • Application for 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status
  • Executive compensation
  • Corporate governance
  • Advice about avoiding problems related to elections, special meetings, by-laws or annual reports
  • Employment law issues
  • Independent contractor relationships
  • Compliance with regulations applicable to fundraising and nonprofit finances
  • Civil rights
  • Compliance with the terms of a charitable trust or bequest
  • Civil litigation

Because our practice ranges widely across such topics as business and corporate law, taxation, estate planning, contract law, employment law, trust administration and trial work, our lawyers can provide all-inclusive and versatile support to nonprofit organizations focused on the arts, social services, religious activities and more. Contact Seder & Chandler in Worcester or Westborough to put our experience to work for your nonprofit.

Publications
  • THE HOMESTEAD: ASSET PROTECTION FOR THE HOME - September 2006
  • GIFTING TO BENEFIT THE ENTIRE FAMILY
  • ESTATE PLANNING FOR THE BUSINESS OWNER
  • DISREGARD OF THE CORPORATE ENTITY: “PIERCING THE CORPORATE VEIL” - © Kurt L. Binder, Esquire - March 12, 2009
  • NEW YEAR BRINGS CHANGES IN ESTATE AND GIFT TAX LAWS - © Marvin S. Silver, January 2009
  • TOOLS OVER TIME - © Marvin S. Silver, June 2008
  • ELDER’S REMARRIAGE CAN CAUSE PROBLEMS - © Marvin S. Silver, May 2008
  • OVERVIEW OF AVAILABLE REMEDIES FOR PROTECTING TRADE INFORMATION - © Kurt L. Binder, Esquire- March 20, 2008
  • NON-COMPETE ISSUES IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE OF A BUSINESS -© Kurt L. Binder, Esquire -March 22, 2007
  • KEY DOCUMENTS FOR DEATH AND INCAPACITY - © Marvin S Silver February 2007
  • ASSET PROTECTION FOR THE HOME - © Marvin S Silver September 2006
  • GIFTING TO BENEFIT FAMILY - © Marvin S Silver November 2006
  • ESTATE PLANNING FOR THE BUSINESS OWNER - © Marvin S Silver April 2005
  • TEN THINGS ABOUT THE 2005 BANKRUPTCY CODE AMENDMENTS THAT MOST CREDITORS WILL NOT LIKE - © Kevin C. Mcgee
  • TEN THINGS ABOUT THE 2005 BANKRUPTCY CODE BUSINESS AMENDMENTS YOU THINK WON’T AFFECT YOU, BUT WILL HELP YOU - © Kevin C. Mcgee
  • TEN THINGS ABOUT THE 2005 BANKRUPTCY CODE AMENDMENTS THAT MOST CREDITORS WILL LIKE - © Kevin C. Mcgee

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