The Church Lawyers is a specialized law firm providing comprehensive legal support exclusively to religious and nonprofit organizations, offering a unique client-membership program for affordable, ongoing counsel. Founded by David Middlebrook, the firm stands out through its deep understanding of ministry operations, combining legal expertise with a mission-aligned approach to ensure clients operate with best practices and full legal protection.
The firm serves as a strategic partner to pastors, churches, ministries, associations, universities, and schools, focusing on proactive legal protection and empowerment. With services available throughout North America, including Mexico and Canada, the team emphasizes accessibility, responsiveness, and practical guidance tailored to the distinct needs of faith-based and mission-driven organizations.
Services Offered
- Formation of new churches, ministries, and charitable organizations
- Governance assistance for boards of directors
- Operational policy development and compliance
- Employment law counsel and policy deployment
- Real estate transactions, leases, financing, and property tax exemptions
- Compensation studies compliant with IRS regulations
- IRS and tax matters, including federal tax exemption and compliance
- Litigation and alternative dispute resolution
- Intellectual property protection for sermons, music, curriculum, and creative works
- Crisis management and media relations
Operating under Middlebrook | Group, PLLC, the firm supports organizations of all sizes across North America, providing dedicated legal services grounded in a strong moral and religious foundation to help clients focus on their calling with confidence and peace of mind.
