Jill S. England

After graduating from law school at UC Davis in 1991, I began developing a corporate practice, with an increasing focus on creating and advising nonprofit organizations.  Now, with over 25 years experience, I provide expert legal counsel for California nonprofit organizations and small businesses, including trade/industry associations, charitable organizations, educational and research foundations, religious corporations, business corporations, limited liability companies, agricultural cooperatives, and state and local government entities (including joint powers authorities).  

I am well positioned to assist with the many legal issues that regularly arise for nonprofit organizations and small businesses, including:

• Formation issues (articles, bylaws, tax exempt status)
• Personnel issues (hiring/firing, employee handbooks, privacy)
• Contracts, membership and shareholder agreements
• Board of director/membership issues (meeting protocol, elections)
• Attorney General compliance
• Political action committees
• Service marks and trademarks
• Copyright protection
• Insurance coverage issues
• Name changes
• Entity Dissolution

With expertise in areas specifically affecting California state and local government entities, I can also assist you with questions about the Public Records Act, the Fair Political Practices Act, and the open meeting laws.    

I'll find solutions for your issues - in a timely,cost effective, and professional manner.