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Political Organizations & Committees

Law Firm serving Denver and Colorado

At the law firm of Zakhem Atherton, we are strongly committed to helping our political clients find creative and proactive solutions, while helping you or your organization fully comply with all applicable federal, state, and local election laws.

Certain types of political organizations and committees must register with the appropriate regulatory agency, such as the Federal Election Commission, the Colorado Secretary of State, or a local clerk and recorder.  Other types of organizations engaging in certain political activities are exempt from registration and regulation under federal or state law.  Certain organizations must disclose the identity of their donors and the nature of their expenditures, while other types of organizations and committees are permitted to keep contributor information confidential.

We can provide you with countless legal services designed specifically for your unique organizational objectives, including assisting with the formation of the following types of organizations, committees, and separate segregated funds:

• Federal, state and local candidate committees
• Political committees, including federal PACs
• Small donor committees
• Issue committees
• Political party committees
• Partisan allied organizations and associations
• Nonpartisan organizations and government watch-dog groups
• Grassroots organizations
• Membership organizations
• Nonprofit corporations
• Unincorporated nonprofit associations
• 501(c)(6) business trade associations
• labor organizations
• 527 political organizations
• 527 separate segregated funds
• Policy think-tanks and charitable foundations

The law firm of Zakhem Atherton can audit and monitor your organization's political activity to ensure your organization is fully compliant with current federal, state, and local regulations.  We can also assist you prepare all necessary organizational documents, and parliamentary procedures and rules to ensure a smooth running organization.

Our Denver legal team provides compliance assessment and recommendations regarding:

• Lobbyist registration and disclosure laws
• Legislative and executive branch ethics codes
• Campaign finance laws
• Fundraising guidelines and necessary disclaimers

Our political consultation team has extensive experience in the political arena, and we provide seasoned campaign and regulatory advice to many different political organizations and committees. We can also represent your organization and defend its actions before administrative and audit agencies.  Get the strategic legal guidance you need to maintain an effective political organization.

For strategic advice and protection of your interests, you can trust our Denver political attorneys. Call or email Zakhem Atherton, LLC today for your free legal consultation.