The law firm of Mosher & Wagenmaker, LLC has provided legal services tailored to the charitable, religious and philanthropic
communities for over thirty years. Located in Chicago, Illinois, we have
successfully helped establish more than two thousand tax-exempt organizations
worldwide, many of which we continue to work with today. Our specific clients
include:
• public charities (IRC § 501(c)(3))
• private foundations
• church and parachurch organizations
• educational institutions
• social welfare organizations
• trade associations
• social clubs
• chambers of commerce
• charitable trusts
• health care organizations
• other tax-exempt organizations under §501 of the
Internal Revenue Code
• for-profit entities with philanthropic goals
• supportive housing
Our corporate practice encompasses a wide range of
matters including corporate formation, tax-exempt mergers, acquisitions, and
multicorporate restructuring. Our tax practice highlights all areas of corporate
tax law, federal and state income tax exemption, multistate charitable
registration and international matters, state sales and property tax exemption,
and litigation associated with challenges to tax-exempt status. We have
extensive experience in commercial real estate, estate planning matters
associated with charities, and copyright and trademark issues that affect our
nonprofit clients. Our employment services include advice and counsel on legal
compliance issues, personnel policies, contracts, and clergy issues. For more
details on any of these legal services, please see the links under "Legal
Services" on the left side of this page.
The firm’s founder, Michael Mosher, strategically
developed this law practice to offer specialized legal services for nonprofit
charitable, religious and educational organizations. We consider it a privilege
and a pleasure to work with so many worthwhile organizations that are making our
world a better place. If you are in need of a referral outside our area of
expertise, we have a large and competent referral network of attorneys who are
sensitive to our clients' needs. |
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