Illuminating the Path to Affordable Legal Help for Nonprofits
Providing effective counsel and insightful answers to prepare you for the path ahead, no matter where your course is set.
- About Us
At Lighthouse Legal, we believe that quality legal support shouldn’t come with hidden fees or inflated prices. Our mission is simple: provide high-quality legal services with upfront, honest pricing tailored specifically for nonprofits and those that work with them. We understand that every dollar counts, and you shouldn’t have to choose between essential legal help and your organization's goals.
Here are just a few of the ways we can help.
Nonprofit Startups
Helping you establish your organization with the right exemption classification and solid governance from day one.
National
Tax Guidance
From organizational structure to unrelated business income tax compliance, we have you covered.
National
Government Actions
Providing effective counsel during Attorney General investigations and IRS audits for nonprofits and those that work with them.
Indiana, Ohio
Contracts & Trademarks
We’ll give you templates or review your own, as well as file your trademark applications.
National
Let's discuss your unique legal situation.
Predictable Pricing and Exceptional Service
Price transparency is key for making an informed decision. For most projects, we’ll give you a cost estimate and follow it closely. You’ll know exactly how much your project costs before we start working. Estimates are based on the time we’ll spend working on your project multiplied by our hourly rate of $250. If it takes longer than expected, that’s on us, not you.
Our mission is not just to provide exceptional legal services that fit your budget, but also to provide you with the guidance you need within the timeframe you need it. We won’t operate on a “pay and wait” model – if we can’t meet your timeline, we won’t accept your money. If you’ve paid, your project is under way and you can expect regular updates from us.
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Honest Prices
We believe in fair and transparent pricing for the unique constraints of nonprofits and those serving the nonprofit sector.
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Quality Services
With 6 years of industry practice behind us, your legal matters are handled with precision, tailored specifically to you needs.
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Open Communication
We keep you informed every step of the way, providing a clear roadmap while ensuring prompt responses and clear updates.
- Get to Know Ricardo
Ricardo has 6 years of experience focusing almost exclusively on the variety of challenges facing the nonprofits sector and has experienced the industry from three distinct vantage points.
As a regulator for the State of Ohio, Ricardo worked as an Assistant Attorney General to ensure charitable assets were free from misappropriation and abuse. As in-house counsel at the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption, a national nonprofit serving children in foster care, Ricardo honed his skills in all things affecting marketing and operations. From commercial contracts to employment law to unrelated business income taxes, Ricardo provided support throughout the organization. More recently, Ricardo moved into private practice with an Indianapolis law firm before opening his own.
Now, as the founder of Lighthouse Legal, Ricardo leverages his diverse background to provide high-quality, practical legal advice to nonprofits and those that serve the industry. Whether you need transactional or compliance support to keep things running smoothly, or you're looking for help in an existing dispute, Lighthouse Legal was built with you in mind.
Working with organizations from across the nonprofit industry.
Public Charities & Private Foundations
Helping public charities and private foundations navigate legal requirements, secure and maintain tax-exempt status, and maximize their impact and long-term success.
Schools
Schools can be of all different kinds, from teaching children to teaching yoga. No matter what you teach, Lighthouse Legal can help.
Social Clubs & Frats
Social clubs and fraternities make up a large part of the nonprofit sector. Lighthouse Legal ensures you follow proper governance standards, comply with tax requirements, and keep your membership thriving.
501(c)(∞)
We understand there are many avenues to tax exemption and that not all organizations are the same. Reach out and see how we can help!