Nonprofit Attorney
Providing Legal Services for Churches, Charities, &
Nonprofits in Tulsa, OK and Across the United States
Practicing Nonprofit Law Since 1997 | Serving Clients in All 50 States | Focused on Nonprofit Law | 1,200+ Nonprofits Served
Practicing Nonprofit Law Since 1997 | Serving Clients in All 50 States | Focused on Nonprofit Law | 1,200+ Nonprofits ServedOur Legal Services
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Form a Nonprofit
We assist in incorporation of churches, ministries, charities, private foundations, endowments, title holding companies, and schools in any state.
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501(c) Applications
We manage the entire process of applying for federal 501(c) tax exemption, and handling IRS communication to ensure a smooth, efficient process.
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Trademark Services
Protect your church or ministry’s identity with our trademark services. We assist with trademark disputes and can register your name, logo, or slogan as a state or federal trademark.
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Charitable Solicitations
We obtain solicitation licenses for numerous religious and charitable organizations across the United States, as well as professional solicitors raising funds for nonprofit organizations.
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Bylaws Preparation and Amendments
We’ll help you draft new bylaws or amend existing ones to address critical governance matters.
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Compensation Reviews
Our firm offers detailed pastoral and leadership compensation reviews and issues opinion letters on permissible amounts of “reasonable compensation” for church leaders.
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Crisis Management
We’ll help you develop strategies to reduce legal risks and protect your church or nonprofit from liability exposure.
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Employment Law Services
We advise churches and other nonprofits on all employment and personnel matters, including drafting and reviewing employment manuals, applications, and policies to ensure compliance with employment law.
Legal Counsel for Churches, Ministries, Charities, & Other Nonprofits
No two nonprofit organizations have exactly the same mission or legal needs. Church & Charity Law works with many types of religious, educational, and charitable organizations, including:
churches
ministries
missions organizations
museums
religious schools
rehabilitation centers
and other religious and non-religious nonprofit organizations.
Whether you are starting a new organization or leading an established nonprofit, our attorneys can help address legal needs throughout the organization’s life cycle—from formation and tax-exempt status to governance, compliance, employment matters, contracts, and more.
Facing Legal Issues? We Can Help.
Compliance Problems?
Resolve tax issues and ensure compliance with state and federal laws.
Setting Up a 501(c)(3)?
Get assistance with incorporation and securing 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status for your church or non-profit.
Need Contract Assistance?
Make sure your nonprofit’s contracts are legally sound and protect your interests.
Meet Our Team
Since 1997, Dan Beirute has advised churches, ministries, charities, and other nonprofit organizations on legal matters affecting their missions.
A Harvard Law School graduate and Oklahoma-licensed attorney, Dan also spent more than a decade as an adjunct professor at Oral Roberts University’s Graduate School of Business, where he wrote and taught a course on Legal Issues for Nonprofit Organizations.
Today, Dan leads the Church & Charity Law team to provide practical, responsive legal counsel tailored to the unique needs of nonprofit organizations.
Ongoing Legal Counsel for Nonprofit Organizations
A nonprofit’s legal needs do not end once the organization is formed.
Church & Charity Law provides ongoing legal counsel and outside general counsel services for churches, ministries, charities, and other nonprofit organizations across the United States.
When legal questions arise, your leadership can turn to attorneys who understand nonprofit law and can help you think beyond the immediate issue.
We advise organizations on matters involving governance, IRS compliance, contracts, employment, compensation, trademarks, charitable solicitation, policies, and other nonprofit legal concerns.
Just as importantly, we consider the practical, organizational, and reputational implications of the decisions in front of you, not simply the technical legal answer.
Our goal is simple: help get the legal issue off your plate so you can stay focused on your organization’s mission.
How It Works It’s Easy to Get Legal Help
Contact Us
Fill out our online form or call our office to get started.
Discuss Your Needs
We’ll gather the information we need and get to the heart of the legal issues in front of your organization.
We Get to Work
You can stay focused on your mission while we handle the legal details.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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A nonprofit attorney handles legal matters across every stage of an organization's life cycle, from formation and 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status to ongoing compliance and eventual dissolution.
At Church & Charity Law, our attorneys assist with filing formation documents, preparing bylaws, applying for 501(c)(3) status, contract drafting and review, internal policy creation, legal research, and compensation review.
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We represent a wide range of religious, educational, and charitable organizations, including churches, ministries, missions organizations, museums, religious schools, rehabilitation centers, and many other nonprofit entities.
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Absolutely. We help existing nonprofits nationwide with legal and compliance issues, including IRS compliance, HR compliance, compensation analysis, charitable solicitations registrations, trademarks, contract reviews, and bylaws and governance.
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Absolutely. We have extensive experience starting new nonprofits, preparing all required government and internal paperwork, and obtaining federal 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status.
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Yes. Church & Charity Law has clients in all 50 states.
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Nonprofit incorporation and 501(c)(3) status are two separate steps.
Incorporation creates the organization at the state level (some states call it "not-for-profit" or "non-stock"), while 501(c)(3) status is a federal tax exemption granted by the IRS afterward.
With limited exceptions, a nonprofit isn't exempt from federal income tax until the IRS grants 501(c)(3) approval.
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The process varies by your needs, but generally starts by contacting our office by phone or through our Contact Us page.
We'll reach out, request any additional information we need, and discuss the best path forward for your goals.
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Legal issues shouldn’t stand in the way of your mission. If you’re ready for peace of mind with legal guidance you can trust, we’re here to help.
Let’s work together to protect your church or nonprofit so you can focus on what truly matters.
Address:
252 West 16th St
Tulsa, OK 74119
Phone:
(918) 392-1956
Fax:
(918) 517-3333