$ 500-500 per hour
May Lynn Harris
also known as May L. Harris
About May
Biography
I believe in building lasting relationships with my nonprofit and social enterprise clients, while offering a personalized, purpose-driven approach to the legal services I provide.
No matter the issue, I make a point to listen to all prospective clients with the goal of identifying their specific needs, and then tailoring my legal advice to fit their purpose-driven goals, objectives, and strategies - whether they are an exempt entity or a social enterprise.
It is my goal to exceed my client's expectations, and provide relevant, knowledgeable and understandable counsel to my clients.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Business
25%
25 years
Tax
25%
25 years
Corporate and Incorporation
20%
25 years
Estate Planning
15%
15 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in District of Columbia for 9 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 2016
No misconduct found
Licensed in California for 25 years
State: California
Acquired: 2000
No misconduct found
Location
For Purpose Law Group (FPLG)
408 Nutmeg Street, San Diego, CA, 92103
For Purpose Law Group (FPLG)
213 S 2nd Street, Laramie, WY, 82070
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May Lynn Harris's Reviews
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Posted by Jody | June 28, 2018 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Excellent experience
Ms. Harris came to our aid while forming our nonprofit company in 2013. Without her and her expertise our humanitarian organization would not have been able to jump through all of the hoops to not only incorporate but to also receive 501(c)(3) status accurately and expeditiously. We came to her with...
Posted by Nikki Hlavin | August 15, 2017 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Excellent Representation
May Harris is an excellent resource for nonprofit organizations! Her expertise is a great value to nonprofit organizations who are in need of assistance with legal compliance and governance disputes.
Posted by Jennings | July 14, 2014
We finally found an excellent attorney who is ethical, kind, and brilliant!
We are a professional staffing firm, and have used May Harris for our legal needs. Excellent job on trademark filings, contract reviews, created all of our agreements and exhibits, general business advice, etc. After going through several attorneys that we felt did not have our best interest, it wa...
Posted by Christine | February 9, 2013
Can't say enough how great it is working with May!
I have worked with May for over a year now and wish I had met her before starting my non-profit corporation on Legal Zoom. It would have cost about the same and been done much quicker with better personalization. I referred others to May to start their NPO and got excellent feed back. An attorney...
May Lynn Harris's Lawyer Endorsements
"Attorney Harris has an insatiable thirst for knowledge. She pursues information and brilliant ways to help her client’s vision become a reality. She loves what she does. Every single one of her clients are being taken care of with the utmost care. Her staff is an assembly of dedicated professionals armed with the desire to provide only the best in customer service and customer satisfaction. My name is Ecleynne Mercy and I approve this message."
Kieran de Terra
Corporate and incorporation lawyer | Jan 03
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"May is an exceptional advisor and highly competent outside counsel to both non-profit and for-profit social enterprises alike. Her attention to detail is only surpassed by her passion for assisting purpose-oriented organizations achieve their potential."
"May Harris is extremely knowledgable about business and nonprofit law. She is a passionate advocate for her clients and I admire her dedication and passion for the nonprofit sector."
Natalie Rodriguez
Corporate and incorporation lawyer | Apr 20
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"May is very knowledgeable with respect to governance, compliance, and tax issues relevant to nonprofit organizations."
"If you need a very qualified business lawyer in San Diego, you should reach out to Ms. Harris."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have followed her posts on AVVO and the quality of her responses demonstrates and exceptional knowledge of non-profit law."
"I endorse this lawyer. She is very competent and personable."
"May is very knowledgeable and skilled with non-profit issues and taxation. I consider her a very valuable resource."
"I have just reviewed a particularly fine answer of Ms. Harris. It was accurate, analytic, and customized to the needs of the Avvo asker. These are exactly the qualities that every client would look for when hiring an attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer. I attended law school with May and can attest to her intelligence and diligence. I have followed her legal work since then and would trust her without question."
"May is the real deal! I have known her since law school. She is conscientious and hard-working and truly cares about her clients. I highly recommend her!!!"
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Corporate and incorporation lawyer
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Corporate and incorporation lawyer
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Employment and labor lawyer
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Civil rights lawyer
Allison Goddard
Employment and labor lawyer
Nancy Perliski
Tax lawyer
Hassan Sadeghi
Business lawyer
Matthew Kremer
Family lawyer
Edward Munson
Estate planning lawyer
Joshua Maxwell
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Michael Doland
Business lawyer
David LaSpaluto
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Kelly Rickert
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Experience
Honors
2017
NDS Service Plaque, USA Rugby
2017
Law Firm 500, #7 Fastest Growing Law Firm in the United States
2016
NDS Presenter Award, USA Rugby
2014
Attorney Mentor, Crawford Academy of Law
2012
Certificate of Recognition, Senator Joel Anderson
2000
Excellence for the Future Award, CALI
Work Experience
2012 - Present
Founder & Managing Attorney, For Purpose Law Group
2003 - 2004
Intellectual Property Associate, Invitrogen
2003 - 2010
Executive Director, Kinder International Education Foundation
2002 - 2004
Paralegal Instructor, Kaplan University
2000 - 2002
Associate In House Counsel, OMM, Inc.
Associations
2017 - Present
Social Enterprise AllianceMember
2016 - Present
District of Columbia BarAttorney Member
2014 - Present
USA Rugby TrustPresident of the Board
2014 - Present
San Diego Sports and Athletics FoundationPresident
2013 - Present
San Diego County Bar AssociationAttorney Member
2013 - Present
San Diego County Bar Association, Taxation Law SectionAttorney Member
2013 - Present
American Bar AssociationAttorney Member
2013 - Present
American Bar Association, Taxation Section, Exempt Organizations CommitteeAttorney Member
2013 - Present
American Bar Association, Taxation SectionAttorney Member
2013 - Present
American Bar Association, Business Law SectionAttorney Member
2000 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaAttorney Member
State Bar of California, Taxation Section
Attorney Member
2015 - 2017
Orange County Bar AssociationAttorney Member
2015 - 2017
Los Angeles County Bar AssociationAttorney Member
2012 - 2013
SPRITESBoard Member
2008 - 2012
Iaomai Medical MinistriesBoard Member
Sample of Legal Cases
AmeriWorks
Approved
Talent Acquisition Network
Approved
Benefunder
Approved
Education
2010
University of San Diego
MA - Masters
2000
Univ of San Diego SOL
JD - Juris Doctor
Speaking Engagements
2018
USA Rugby National Development Summit
Governance in Sports Based NGOs
2018
Nonprofit Governance Symposium
Increasing Your Nonprofit's Revenue and Overall Social Impact: Cause-Related Ventures and Collaborations
2018
Department of Leadership Studies, School of Leadership and Education Sciences (SOLES)
Adjunct Professor: Nonprofit Legal Issues
2017
USA Rugby National Development Summit
Fundraising in Sports Based NGOs
2015
Nonprofit Governance Symposium
Opportunities and Obstacles: Navigating Nonprofit Partnerships, Collaborations & Joint Ventures
2015
National Development Conference
Forming, Creating, and Managing a Sports Based Nonprofit Organization
2015
Hub Camps: The Nuts and Bolts of Local Food Distribution
Food Hubs: Legal Issues
2015
Build a Better Business
Legal Considerations for Social Enterprises
2014
Meeting of the Board
Tax Exemption and Board Development
2013
Theatre Management and Entrepreneurship
Arts Nonprofit Organizations
2013
Social Entrepreneurship: Purpose & Profit
Social Entrepreneurship
2013
Business Roundtable
Protecting Your Exempt Status
2013
Business Roundtable
Purpose + Profit: The Rise of Social Enterprise
2012
Ramona Trails Association Meeting
Board Fiduciary Duties
2012
Cause Conference 2012
To "B" or not to "B": The Rise of Social Enterprise through L3C, Benefit and Flexible Purpose Corporations
Publications
2017
For Purpose Law Group Blog
Yes, Sometimes Nonprofits Do File Bankruptcy
2017
For Purpose Law Group Blog
Charity Fraud: Secret Billing Schemes
2017
For Purpose Law Group Blog
Patient-Advocacy: Charities Dark Ties to Industry
2014
For Purpose Law Blog
How Your 50/50 Raffles is Like That Beer You Drank in High School
2014
For Purpose Law Blog
Bylaws are Sometimes Like that Decades Old Hairstyle
2001
Journal of Contemporary Legal Issues
The Modern Lanham Act and the Death of Common Sense
2001
Journal of Contemporary Legal Issues
"Scandalous" or "Disparaging" Should Make a Difference
2001
Journal of Contemporary Legal Issues
TRIPs: Historical Overview and Basic Principles
1999
Journal of Contemporary Legal Issues
Problems with Prozac: A Defective Product Responsible for Criminal Behavior?
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can an employer write off a late wage penalty that he paid his employee, as taxable income?
04 Feb 2020
Q&A
When a recall of an entire HOA Board is pending, can that same HOA Board conduct new business during that time?
05 Nov 2019
Q&A
Can we be a tax exempt 501c for parent booster club to fundraiser money for our dancer who does pay monthly due to studio?
16 Oct 2019