Minnesota Nonprofit Attorneys

In the formation and subsequent operation of non-profit organizations, Minnesota state laws and statutes provide for several essential legal requisites that must be met before entities can become recognized as validly established and operating organizations. In this regard, Twin Cities Law Firm, LLC provides Minnesota clients with experienced attorneys with thorough knowledge of the process of formation of non-profit organizations.

Twin Cities Law Firm, LLC: Non-profit Lawyers MN

Our attorneys can assist and guide you in the legally correct way of creating non-profit entities, in complying with basic and specific state requisites for formation and subsequent operation particularly with the procuring of necessary permits and licenses, and even with the subsequent dissolution and winding-up of such entities. Owing to our unique experience, we are able to cater to any and all legal needs of clients in the process of organizing or actually operating non-profit organizations, including providing for legal representation in cases where there are legal issues or claims that need to be enforced or resolved requiring litigation. In this regard, our lawyers are possessed of the necessary license as well as the authority to appear before courts in the state. This would include authority to represent clients before administrative and quasi-judicial bodies vested with jurisdiction to hear such legal matters.

Coverage of Our Legal Services

In assisting clients with the formation and operation of non-profit organizations, we take into account the legal steps and other requirements. Thus, our attorneys provide for the following legal services:

• Drafting and developing the formation documents of the non-profit organization
• Assisting with the structuring of the organization, the administration thereof and the development of the governing board with its respective powers and duties
• Procuring the necessary permits and licenses for the establishment and subsequent operation of the non-profit organization
• Helping in the application for tax exemptions, complying with other requirements of the IRS, particularly newly-instituted policies and regulations, and other tax advice and fiscal controls
• Preparation and drafting of contracts with third parties such as work contracts, lease agreements, membership agreements, purchase and sale or organizational properties, insurance contracts, and other risk-management agreements
• Protection of intellectual property rights of organizations, trademarks, patents and service names
• Assistance in the keeping and maintenance of organizational books and records, books of accounts, and other similar records
• Providing sound and practical legal counsel to non-profit entities in terms of the utilization of major gifts, grants, restricted funds and other charitable contributions, including donor relations

About Aaron D. Hall

As the Principal and founder of Twin Cities Law Firm, LLC, Aaron D. Hall is responsible for the supervision of general firm activities and the maintenance of the delivery of quality and cost-effective legal services to Minnesota clients. Mr. Hall is an extensively experienced attorney particularly in the areas of commercial law and litigation, intellectual property, real estate, business entity formation and other legal areas.

His legal experience embraces his work for a number of leading law firms in Minneapolis such as Fredrikson & Byron, Morrison Fenske & Sund, Foley & Mansfield and Henningson & Snoxell. He has likewise been appointed to various positions for city, county and state government entities such as the Burnsville City Board of Appeals, the 35W Solutions Alliance, the Minnesota Department of Revenue Property Tax Assessment and Classification Reform Study Group, and the Heart of the City Steering Committee.

Mr. Hall is a Minnesota-educated attorney who completed his Juris Doctor degree at the William Mitchell College of Law, cum laude. He also earned his Bachelor’s degree in Marketing Management and Innovation at the Concordia University in St. Paul, Minnesota, summa cum laude and with a perfect GPA of 4.0. In addition, he taught as an adjunct Business Law professor in Concordia and served in the William Mitchell Law Review. His academic background notwithstanding, Mr. Hall has been given several distinctions by various bodies in the state for his legal accomplishments. He was the recipient of the CALI Awards for Excellence in Corporations and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) proceedings. He was also awarded the Ten Outstanding Young Minnesotans Award in 2001 by the Minnesota Jaycees. Moreover, he was also recognized by the Minnesota Justice Foundation for over 200 hours of pro bono legal services rendered in the year 2007.

Consult with Us

At Twin Cities Law Firm, LLC, we always strive to make our legal services as accessible and convenient to our clients as possible. Our attorneys are prepared to provide you with the legal assistance you need through a simple phone consultation. Call us today and learn more about the many ways we can help you.