- SEATTLE: 206-621-1110
- TACOMA: 253-572-1000
- PORTLAND: 971-416-0881
- OLYMPIA: 360-742-3500
Providing legal counsel and representation to non-profit corporations in Washington
Organizing as a non-profit corporation can provide an entity with a number of financial benefits. As a non-profit, a corporation may be exempt from both federal and state taxes and eligible for public or private grants for which for-profit organizations are not. In addition, a non-profit corporation shields its members for personal liability for the corporation’s debts in many cases, and contributions made to these organizations are often tax deductible for the individual or entity that made them.
While these benefits can be significant, non-profit corporations are required to comply with sometimes onerous legal requirements in order to be able to take advantage of them. In order to qualify for tax-exempt status, a corporation must comply with strict federal and state filing deadlines and make its financial situation open to the government entities as well as the public. As a result, it is highly advisable for individuals who are considering starting a non-profit corporation or currently managing an existing non-profit corporation win Washington State to retain qualified legal counsel as soon as possible.
Providing a variety of legal services to Washington State non-profit corporations
There are many ways that an experienced Seattle non-profit corporation attorney can be of assistance, including the following:
- Entity creation
- Contract review
- Representation before state and federal agencies
- Generating and filing the required documentation
- Drafting articles of incorporation and bylaws
- Commercial leases
- Ensuring compliance with the applicable land use regulation
- Resolving legal disputes
- Obtaining and maintaining tax-exempt status
- Drafting employment contracts
There are many other ways that an attorney can help, ranging from filing suit on your corporation’s behalf to simply providing legal advice on how to limit legal liability.
Contact a Seattle and Tacoma non-profit corporation law firm today to schedule a consultation with an attorney
The attorneys of the Dickson Frohlich Phillips Burgess have over 100 years of combined experience practicing law in Seattle and Tacoma, Washington. We have the legal skill and experience required to help Washington non-profit corporations succeed. In addition, our lawyers practice in a variety of areas, including business law and litigation, family law, estate planning and probate, construction law, and real estate.
Call our Seattle office at (206) 621-1110 or our Tacoma office at (253) 572-1000 for a consultation with a non-profit corporation attorney.
Attorney Robert Dickson
The core of Rob’s legal practice is civil litigation, with an emphasis on construction, real estate, and business law. He represents a wide range of clients, from large construction companies to individual homeowners. His is a practical approach to law, which strives to balance the need for a successful legal outcome with a client’s financial goals (or constraints). Outside of his private practice, Rob serves as an adjunct professor at the Seattle University School of Law where he teaches real estate litigation. [ Attorney Bio ]
Thomas L. Dickson
Tom is an experienced litigator and the founding partner of the firm. For over 30 years, he’s helped clients prevail in their real estate, construction, and business law matters.
Heather Burgess
Heather represents property owners and developers in all phases of real estate development, from pre-acquisition due diligence through local permitting and appeals.
Robert P. Dickson
The core of Rob’s legal practice is civil litigation, with an emphasis on construction, real estate, and business law. He represents a wide range of clients, from large construction companies to individual homeowners.
Daniel J. Frohlich
Dan’s legal practice focuses on civil litigation, real estate law, business law and probate law. He has more than 10 years of experience as an attorney serving clients throughout Western Washington.
Mark S. Johnson
Mark’s legal practice focuses on civil litigation, real estate law, business law and family law. He works tirelessly to help his clients achieve the outcome they are looking for.
Trevor A. Zandell
Since graduating with honors from law school in 2005, Trevor has been serving the legal needs of businesses, individuals, and families across Southwest Washington.
Daniel E. Pizarro
As an associate at Dickson Frohlich Phillips Burgess, Daniel is active in the firm’s civil litigation department. His practice is mainly centered around real estate law, landlord-tenant law, construction law, and probate law.
Alexander J. Wisbey
Alexander Wisbey comes to the firm with 5 years of experience as a litigator and trial attorney. He has first chaired several jury trials and has extensive experience handling arbitrations, mediations, depositions, and settlements.
Andrew Hata
Andrew is the head of our Transactional Department and focuses his practice on corporate governance, real estate transactions, commercial contracts, and corporate finance.
Kelley Duggan
As an associate at Dickson Frohlich Phillips Burgess, Kelley practices in a wide range of areas, including estate planning, probate, civil litigation, and intellectual property law.
Cambria A. Queen
Cambria is an Associate with Dickson Frohlich Phillips Burgess in the civil litigation department, where she practices primarily real estate and probate law.
George Knight
As an associate at Dickson Frohlich Phillips Burgess, George is active in the firm’s civil litigation and transactional departments. His practice is mainly centered around business law, real estate law, construction law, employment law, and probate law.
Chris Pierce-Wright
Chris comes to Phillips Burgess Tacoma from Seattle, where he served as an associate attorney focused on insurance litigation with Wilson Smith Cochran Dickerson.
Jennifer Yoo
Jennifer is an associate attorney at Dickson Frohlich Phillips Burgess where her current practice focuses on real estate law, contract and commercial disputes, and business law.
Katherine E. Baals
As an associate at Dickson Frohlich Phillips Burgess, Katherine practices in a range of areas, including real estate, construction, business, and civil litigation.
Kenneth Chan
As an associate at Dickson Frohlich Phillips Burgess, PLLC, Kenny is active in the firm’s civil litigation and transactional departments. Prior to working at Dickson Frohlich Phillips Burgess, Kenny was an in-house attorney for a Fortune 100 company.
Brian Buske
Following his graduation from Lewis & Clark Law School, Brian garnered valuable client experience working on international compliance and intellectual property issues.
Kyla S. Bennett
As an associate at Dickson Frohlich Phillips Burgess, Kyla practices in a range of areas, including real estate, land use, and civil litigation.
Matt Wand
Matt was born and raised in East Multnomah County in the Gresham area where he lives and has raised his family. His wife of more than twenty-five years is Anne Wand and they have three children together.
