Church Law

Our attorneys provide legal support, assistance, advice, counsel and representation to churches, their members and their agents, servants, and/or employees. Church law encompasses a multitude of legal issues that are significant and vital to a variety of churches and denominations, and/or their pastors, clergy, ministers, deacons, trustees and employees. Over the years, our law firm has handled numerous church law matters, including legal liability for negligent hiring/retention/supervision, defamation, automobile accidents, sexual misconduct, employment issues, contracts, property and premises liability matters, development and/or review of church organization / administration, bylaws and constitutions, church construction or renovation, first amendment issues, and other associated legal matters. For further information about Hartel Kane's church law practice, please contact Deborah E. Kane, supervising partner.