Robert H. Levin -Attorney at Law         

DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

             Your nonprofit organization can save time, expense and heartache by turning to someone who knows and understands Maine nonprofits and the unique regulatory framework in which they operate.  Unlike most attorneys, my practice is tailored especially to nonprofit entities.  As a past employee and volunteer with several nonprofit organizations, I am sensitive to their particular needs and challenges.  I make it a point to keep abreast of the latest laws, regulations, and IRS rulings that affect nonprofits.  In addition, my connections with other professionals who specialize in nonprofits allow me to quickly gather an appropriate team to solve particularly thorny problems.   

MY SERVICES INCLUDE:

             Entity Formation – Establishing a nonprofit organization is not as simple as filing a few forms.  There are many not-so-obvious decisions that can greatly affect the odds of success.  I help individuals and groups plan and implement their vision, whether that means forming a public charity, a private foundation, or some other entity.  The same set of skills also applies in forming a spinoff of an already existing nonprofit, merging two separate organizations, or helping an organization wind up its operations. 

            Facilitation and Conflict Resolution Services – With my background in conflict resolution, I offer facilitation and mediation services to land trusts and other nonprofit organizations.  I can attend or oversee board retreats, helping trusts reach consensus on difficult organizational issues.  

            Nonprofit Regulations Compliance / Operational Audits – I review charter documents (bylaws and articles of incorporation) and ensure compliance with federal tax-exempt regulations and state regulation of conversion and conflict-of-interest transactions.  I also conduct comprehensive Operational Audits of an organization’s operations and policies, helping to identify strengths and weaknesses.   

            Planned Giving and Development Consulting – More and more charities are realizing the untapped opportunities that exist in planned giving programs.  Is it time to take your organization’s development efforts to the next level?  I am well versed in the many different aspects of planned giving, both legal and programmatic.  I assist organizations in determining whether a planned giving program makes sense, and if so, in drafting the policies and documents to implement such initiatives.     

            Employment Issues – Is your organization in compliance with federal and state employment laws?  How can you fine tune your personnel programs to prevent discrimination grievances?  Do you have appropriate policies in place before a problem arises?        

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