Services to Faith-Based Communities
We are blessed to count as among our valued clients numerous non-profit organizations, and particularly, dozens of churches throughout New England. We are one of few law firms that maintains a thriving Faith-based Organizations practice. Because many of our attorneys are active members of their own churches, we understand the unique legal issues that faith-based entities can face.
We represent churches and faith-based organizations in a variety of matters, including organizational & corporate governance, financings/refinancing, acquisitions and dispositions of church real estate holdings, development and construction on church property, formation of church-related non-profit entities and obtaining/maintaining 501(c)(3) status, and contract disputes and litigation with 3rd parties.
We assist with pastoral transition services, real estate acquisition and development, and employment services. Read More
Andover Baptist Church
Andover Baptist Church
Represented the church on its corporate governance matters.
Antioch Missionary Baptist Church
Antioch Missionary Baptist Church
Provided advice on the procedures and options for the acquisition from the City of Boston of property located in Dorchester, MA.
Bethlehem Healing Temple Church
Bethlehem Healing Temple Church
Represented the church in the redevelopment of its land in Dorchester, MA, including zoning and development analysis, financial analysis, and meetings with government officials, community groups, abutters, financiers and others.
Calvary Baptist Church
Calvary Baptist Church
Represented the church in the organization of a non-profit human and social services entity, and preparation of the IRS forms to obtain I.R.C. 501(c)(3) status, and guidance through the approval process.​
Christian Hill Baptist Church
Christian Hill Baptist Church
Represented the church in the church in its merger with Faith Baptist Church, providing corporate governance for the new church entity, and guidance through the I.R.C. 501(c)(3) approval process.
Church of the Living God Restoration Ministry
Church of the Living God Restoration Ministry
Represented the church in the church in its acquisition of real estate, and other corporate governance, organizational and financial matters.
Eliot Church
​Eliot Church
Assisted the church with corporate governance, organizational and financial matters relating to pastoral and staff compensation arrangements.
Good Shepherd Church
Good Shepherd Church
Represented the Church in its acquisition of real estate parcels from the Boston Redevelopment Authority.
Grace Church of All Nations
Grace Church of All Nations
Represented the church in the $3.3 million acquisition of a new sanctuary, as well as various real estate matters related to other church property holdings.
Metropolitan Baptist Church
Metropolitan Baptist Church
Represented the church in the multi-million dollar financing and construction of a new sanctuary, including zoning and development analysis, financial analysis, and meetings with government officials, community groups, abutters, financiers and others. Separately, represented the church in the organization of a non-profit community outreach entity, and preparation of the IRS forms to obtain I.R.C. 501(c)(3) status, and guidance through the approval process.
Holy Tabernacle Church of God in Christ, Apostolic
Holy Tabernacle Church of God in Christ, Apostolic
Represented the church in connection with all matters relating to real property which the church owns, as well as the acquisition of additional real estate, and other related matters.