Post-Secondary Education Law - Business Law
Post-Secondary Education Business Attorneys
Whether public or private, post-secondary educational institutions are businesses. Administrators must deal with the same legal issues facing other large businesses across the United States. Ciesla & Ciesla is a Chicago area law firm that provides legal representation for the business aspects of post-secondary educational institutions. Our clientele includes numerous non-profit and for-profit colleges and institutions in matters across the United States.
Experienced Post-Secondary Education Business Attorneys
Unfortunately, educational institutions are not just about education. In today's world, the business aspect of colleges, trade schools and universities is as important to their continued growth and success as successful students and professors. The attorneys at Ciesla & Ciesla are committed to providing exceptional business services to colleges and universities throughout the United States.
Our firm understands the special legal needs of colleges and universities and strives to protect the businesses underlying the education. Our attorneys routinely work with administrators on issues such as employment practices, not-for-profit, foundation and library development, scholarship and endowment funding, real estate and campus development, contracts, taxation issues, business and corporate governance, and the establishment of tax-exempt entities.
Taxation and Debt Restructuring
Whether an educational institution is for-profit and taxed or non-profit and tax exempt, there are complex tax issues that can cost or save a school thousands to millions of dollars each year. Our business attorneys can help colleges and universities develop tax exemptions for real estate and establish not-for-profit entities within the schools, such as libraries and foundations.
Our firm also has significant experience handling the legal aspects of debt restructuring and the refinancing of debt. Post-secondary institutions, like most businesses, incur debt to finance campus projects such as new buildings, while maintaining current facilities. Our attorneys advise colleges and universities regarding debt management and how to minimize debt-related interest payments.
Post-Secondary Business Succession Planning
Business succession planning can be an important issue for some private post-secondary institutions. Providing for the future of the school is often an important consideration. Our firm has the experience to handle succession planning for post-secondary institutions. We can work to smoothly shift shareholder equity and the management structure to the next generation and preserve the integrity of the institution.
Contact Our Experienced Post-Secondary Business Law Attorneys
The attorneys at Ciesla & Ciesla represent the business aspects of post-secondary institutions in matters throughout the United States. Please contact Ciesla & Ciesla to learn more about how our attorneys can represent the interests of your school. Our firm provides business solutions that meet the legal needs of educational institutions, so they can go about the business of education.
