Special issues facing membership organizations and national organizations with affiliates or chapters. The development and operations of property, facilities and programs. Fund-raising, including deferred giving plans and bequests. Investments, including assistance with investment management, limited partnership, limited liability and custodian agreements. Employee benefits and employment law matters such as personnel manuals, consultant and employment contracts, and discrimination issues.
Insurance reviews in light of an organization's activities.
Real property matters, including land use regulation and landmarks preservation matters, architect and construction contracts and lease agreements. Each of our tax-exempt clients has a particular purpose and mission, and advising them on legal matters requires sensitivity to their concerns. In every instance, we undertake to become thoroughly familiar with the client's individual programs, history, and personnel. We work with their auditors and visit their major facilities so that we can respond to their individual needs. Patterson Belknap tries to represent the overall interest of each client rather than focusing simply on narrow legal issues arising from a specific situation.