Legal Assistance for Jewish Orgs. – LAJO

LAJO assisted Jewish nonprofit and religious organizations with:

  • Legal issues regarding their corporate existence and operation
  • Federal, state and local tax exempt matters
  • Litigation involving actions taken by them consonant with their mission
  • Expert advice on key areas of governance and management

Jewish organizations contacted LAJO for:

  • Information – quick questions, written materials or seminars
  • Assistance – internal restructuring, corporate matters, contracts, etc.
  • Advocacy – tax exempt matters – City, State and Federal
  • Referrals – litigation, real estate, labor, etc.

LAJO worked with the NY Attorney General’s Office, Charities Bureau to:

  • Protect our Jewish communal assets
  • Ensure that organizations comply with NYS laws
  • Articles on governance, etc.
  • Sample By-laws and Policies, Federal and NYS Filings and Forms
  • Links to Helpful Nonprofit, Federal, NY State and City websites

Questions – ContactLAJO