MUNICIPAL, NOT-FOR-PROFIT & INSTITUTIONS

Despite their philanthropic ideals, municipal and not-for-profit corporations, including nursing homes, villages, schools, and churches, often face serious liability issues due to the mechanics of day-to-day operations, as well as for reasons beyond their control. Through its representation of numerous towns and other municipal, governmental and quasi-municipal entities, the firm has extensive knowledge and experience in dealing with issues exclusive to these parties, including a thorough understanding of the various tort immunity acts which may be applicable. Stone & Johnson further understands the complex issues facing today’s not-for-profit corporations, including the repercussions of inappropriate or illegal acts by employees and the pressures of operating under increasing statutory regulation. Stone & Johnson’s attorneys are experienced in guiding not-for-profit corporations through the regulatory minefield, as well as in providing risk management techniques designed to assist not-for-profit corporations in avoiding future liability. The firm’s attorneys have successfully represented school districts, village boards, religious organizations, nursing home operators, educational foundations and other not-for-profit corporations in the judicial arena. Stone & Johnson prides itself on establishing partnerships with its clients in order to help them achieve their goals by lessening their legal burdens.