Let’s be clear on an important matter. Parties that do business with churches are not always mindful they are doing business with people who have dedicated their lives to doing good. In fact, some parties may use the church’s niceness as an opening to take advantages. This can be problematic when negotiating contracts and assessing a business opportunity. These are the times when church management must consider the risks of every transaction.

 

Legal Counsel for Churches is a service that helps religious organizations practice good corporate governance. Governance is the process of managing church business functions. Effective governance facilitates smooth ministry by providing accountability to all stakeholders. In our practice, we approach each engagement with a determination to meet the client’s needs.

 

Legal Counsel for Churches as a service of M Smith Law, PLLC, focuses on the legal side of churches and religious organizations. Church management faces an assortment of legal issues daily. The handling of these issues often defines the difference between a successful transaction and a costly mistake. Legal Counsel helps church leaders identify areas of risk, create ways to mitigate perils, and help make church operations more efficient.

 

We publish and distribute a periodical to church leaders about various legal matters. The subscriptions are free. You may research and recall previous issues here in our library.

 

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