Religious and Social Services
Religious organizations confront many of the same legal issues faced by non-profit and for profit organizations, but also unique challenges and responsibilities in maintaining their legal status while serving their community. Serving the needs of our faith based clients requires an interdisciplinary group of attorneys with both experience in the legal issues facing any corporation and the special focus to protect and further their mission.
The Religious and Social Services Practice Group members at Helsell Fetterman have defended faith institutions and their related social service entities in hundreds of matters. Our depth of experience prepares us to act in both general counsel and litigation capacities. Our Religious Practice and Social Service Group encompasses the following areas:
Areas of Expertise
- First Amendment Protection
- Employment Practices
- Volunteer Liability
- Improper Conduct
- Professional Liability
- Education
- Tax Compliance and Exemptions
- Fund Raising and Financial Management
- Real Estate