Legal Counsel for Churches in Texas

Dallas / Fort Worth Lawyer Serving Clients Throughout Texas

Church Law - An Inside Perspective and Competent Legal Guidance

Legal Counsel for Churches in Dallas, Fort Worth and all of Texas

Corporate America has ushered in an era of commercial and business complexity, and even as nonprofit organizations, churches must comply with many laws in order to remain in operation and finance their existence. The simple days of a church standing on the shoulders of good will and community efforts are long gone, and consequently, many churches and religious organizations require legal guidance in order to protect their rights.

In addition to being a lawyer, Lonnie Woods is an ordained minister. His perspective as both an attorney and member of the clergy offers valuable insight into the legal challenges that churches face and how church law assists them in resolving their issues.

Tax-Exempt Status

Churches do not need to file corporate income tax returns provided that incorporation has been done properly and the church is managed according to IRS Code, Section 501 (c)(3) for tax-exempt organizations. Our firm assists churches with 501(c) incorporation and compliance necessary to maintain nonprofit status.

Bylaws are the rules a nonprofit organization subscribes to in conducting its affairs. While the state does not require bylaws to be filed as they do with articles of incorporation, most states have statutes that make the adoption of bylaws mandatory. A church may also develop policies and procedures along with a code of ethics to manage operations. Our firm assists churches with articles of incorporation, bylaws and the legal aspects of other corporate and regulatory matters.

Church Legal Issues

At the Woods Law Firm, Mr. Woods keeps abreast of current legislation affecting churches. Legal issues can not only interfere with the daily operation of a church and put a damper on finances but also prevent the church from devoting time to carry out its mission.

Our firm provides legal advice and representation for churches in a variety of legal issues:

• Buying and selling real estate for church purposes
• Liability counseling issues
• Managing and advising pastor/church board disputes
• Counseling on church finance
• Counseling on offering issues related to the IRS
• Church personal injury liabilities
• Church building issues

For trusted legal guidance from a seasoned lawyer who can relate to your mission to spread God’s word, contact The Woods Law Firm at 817-751-7111 . We will gladly arrange a consultation to discuss your church’s legal concerns and determine how we can best help you resolve the issues.

Providing legal representation in Church Law in Arlington, Bedford, Colleyville, Euless, Hurst, Keller, North Richland Hills and other communities throughout North Texas.

The Woods Law Firm, P.C. is a Arlington, Texas Law Firm focusing on the practice areas of Personal Injury, Divorce, Criminal Law and Church Law.

We serve local communities of Dallas, Fort Worth, Arlington, Hurst, Euless, Bedford, Colleyville, North Richland Hills and Keller, TX. In addition our law firm represents Texas residents in all cities in Dallas County and Tarrant County. Contact Us Today at 817-751-7111 to discuss your case with an experienced Church Attorney.

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