Business Cooperatives and Associations; Charitable Organizations

Riezman Berger is a leader in forming and representing business cooperatives, trade associations, product marketing alliances, charitable organizations and similar entities.  Our current representation includes four major business cooperatives and integrated franchise/cooperative systems, operating in various industries and several 501(c)(3) charities.  We also serve as general counsel for the world’s largest retail home furnishing cooperative and an automotive parts cooperative.  Our representation of business organizations extends long past the initial formation stage, and the lawyers of Riezman Berger work closely with our business clients to continually represent their interests for years thereafter. 

Riezman Berger’s work in the cooperative and association arena includes:

• Preparation of Initial Formation Documents
  • Articles of Formation or Incorporation
  • By-Laws
  • Association Agreements
• Preparation and filing of initial documents, including Form 1023 (Application for Recognition of Exemption) for charitable organizations
• Tax Issues
• Anti-trust Issues
• Association Activity Issues
• Conflict of Interest Issues
• Structuring Association Relationships with External Entities and Internal Members
• Drafting contracts and agreements related to the operation of the business or organization

For more information, please contact the following members of our team:

• Robert D. Jacobs
• Charles S. Kramer
• Christine M. Painter
• Richard M. Riezman
• Mark J. Temkin

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