Our Services

We tailor our approach to meet the needs of each individual and business. We offer free initial consultations and many of our services are offered on a flat fee basis. Matters that may be more unique and complex will be billed at a fair and reasonable hourly rate.

Business Law & Corporate Formation

Choosing the correct entity type for your business is an important decision to ensure your success and to protect yourself from potential liabilities and risks. Lotus and Park Legal can work with you to determine which entity is right for you and provide ongoing services such as contract drafting and review.

  • Corporate Formation

    • C-Corp/Professional Corporation: includes Articles of Incorporation filing, obtaining an Employer Identification Number (EIN), Corporate Bylaws, First Meeting Minutes, and initial Statement of Information filing with the Secretary of State

    • Limited Liability Company (LLC): includes Articles of Organization filing, obtaining an EIN, Operating Agreement, and initial Statement of Information filing with the Secretary of State

  • S-Corp Election filing

  • Fictitious Business Name (FBN)/DBA Registration with County

  • Contract Drafting & Review

  • Corporate Conversions

  • Corporate Dissolutions

  • Corporate Compliance Filings

Nonprofit Formation & Tax Exemption

Forming a nonprofit organization and applying for tax-exempt status on a federal and state level can be a complicated process to navigate without legal counsel. Lotus and Park Legal can guide you through the entire process to ensure that your organization complies with all federal and state laws and is properly set up so that you are able to focus on your organization’s mission and goals. We have experience working with a wide range of nonprofits, including public charities, private foundations, churches and religious organizations, and health care organizations. Once your nonprofit organization is up and running, we are able to provide additional counsel on matters such as annual compliance filings required to maintain your tax-exempt status and requirements for operating and soliciting in additional states.

  • Formation of a Nonprofit Corporation: includes Articles of Incorporation filing, governing Bylaws, initial corporate resolutions of Board of Directors, obtaining an EIN, and an initial Statement of Information filing with the Secretary of State

  • IRS Tax Exemption Application

  • State Tax Exemption Application with the Franchise Tax Board (FTB)

  • Initial Registration with the Attorney General's Registry of Charitable Trusts

  • Tax Exemption Reinstatement with IRS/FTB and Penalty Abatement (if your organization’s tax-exempt status has been revoked)

  • Annual Compliance Filings

  • Corporate Compliance Review

  • Property Tax Exemption

  • Foreign Registration and Charitable Solicitation Registration

  • Nonprofit Dissolutions

  • Outside General Counsel

If you receive a letter from the IRS or a California state taxing agency, it is best to address it right away. It could be an error that can be easily resolved by providing the correct documentation, or perhaps you or your business were selected for an audit. If you are receiving letters regarding an outstanding tax liability and are unable to pay the entire amount, you may have a number of options. Lotus and Park Legal can provide you with guidance and options based on your situation.

  • Installment Agreements

  • Penalty Abatement Requests

  • Offers in Compromise

  • Audit Representation

  • Tax Court Petition Filing

Tax Resolution

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