David L. Harnish & Associates is a strategic legal consulting firm specializing in complex business transactions and nonprofit formation. The firm stands out for its deep expertise in corporate structuring and its dedicated focus on guiding charitable organizations through the intricacies of tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3).
Led by David L. Harnish, Esq., who holds both a J.D. and an M.B.A., the practice offers a unique blend of legal and business acumen. With extensive experience serving a diverse clientele including for-profit corporations, partnerships, limited liability companies, and nonprofit entities, the firm is particularly adept at navigating mergers, consolidations, and entity conversions. Mr. Harnish’s active involvement in professional associations, including the Allegheny County Bar Association and his prior role on the Pennsylvania Bar Association’s Business Associations Committee, underscores his commitment to the field.
Services Offered
- Mergers and acquisitions
- Stock exchanges
- Business combinations and divisions
- Corporate consolidations
- Entity conversions
- Corporate dissolutions
- Formation of for-profit and nonprofit corporations
- Partnership and limited liability company structuring
- Tax-exempt status applications under Section 501(c)(3)
- Ongoing compliance counsel for tax-exempt organizations
- Legal consulting for religious, scientific, educational, and charitable organizations
The firm serves clients across the United States and is based in Wexford, Pennsylvania. Mr. Harnish’s leadership roles, including his service as President of the Parkinson Foundation of Western Pennsylvania and his lectures for the Pennsylvania Bar Institute, highlight his recognized expertise and dedication to both his profession and community.
