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Specializing in the Law of Nonprofit Organizations

Shirley McLaughlin, Associate Robert A. Wexler, Principal Ingrid Mittermaier, Principal Steven R. Chiodini, Of Counsel Nancy E. McGlamery, Principal Rosemary E. Fei, Principal Emily Chan, Of Counsel Eric K. Gorovitz, Principal Matt Clausen, Principal Erik Dryburgh, Principal Stephanie L. Petit, Principal David A. Levitt, Principal Karl F. Mill, Associate Gregory L. Colvin, Emeritus Daren Garshelis, Associate

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Adler & Colvin is a group of seasoned attorneys based in San Francisco, deeply committed to serving the legal needs of the nonprofit sector.  The firm brings an unrivaled depth of expertise and passion to its representation of tax-exempt organizations and individual philanthropists.

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