Newbery_James
Newbery_James
Background

Jay’s practice focuses on all aspects of Non-Profit and Corporate Law. Jay handles the formation, re-organization, and sale / acquisition of businesses of all types, including obtaining exemption determinations from the IRS for non-profits. For both for-profit and non-profit organizations, Jay drafts employment agreements, compensation agreements, company policies and handbooks, and assists organizations with employment issues.

In addition to formation and exemption determination, as part of his non-profit practice Jay can assist in developing best practices and policies for the organization, including conflict of interest, investment, and spending policies. Jay has dealt with tax credit refinancing, state and local requirements for property and sales tax exemptions, and assisted in training for boards of directors.

Prior to law school, Jay worked in the field of commercial lending which gave him a strong background in sale, purchase, and real estate transactions. The sale of company assets, stock, and other forms of ownership sales, as well as any related documents, are all areas of law in which Jay has experience.

Jay currently lives in Topeka, Kansas, and is active with the Helping Hands Humane Society and currently serves as the Vice President and Secretary of their Board of Directors. His favorite pastime is taking his dog Bender on adventures through the various nature trails around Topeka and throughout Kansas.

Education & Bar Admissions

BAR ADMISSIONS

  • Kansas and U.S. District Court, District of Kansas (2014)

EDUCATION

JD, Washburn University School of Law (2013)

  • Certificate of Taxation

 

University of Missouri Kansas City (2005)

  • BA, Economics with a minor in Spanish
Professional Highlights

MEMBER:

  • Topeka Bar Association
  • Kansas Bar Association
  • American Bar Association
  • Helping Hands Humane Society-President
  • Helping Hands Humane Society Charitable Trust-Organizer and Trustee
  • Topeka Lawyers Club – President
  • Greater Topeka Chamber of Commerce

PUBLICATIONS:

  • Estate Planning for Farmers and Ranchers, National Business Institute (2014)
  • Revised Uniform Fiduciary Access to Digital Assets, Topeka Bar Association, Probate Committee CLE (2020)
 

James (Jay) J. Newbery

Practice Areas

Business & Corporate

Business and Real Estate Transactions

Business Formation and Planning

Business Law

Charitable Giving and Estate Planning

Elder Law

Estate Planning

Federal, State, and Local Non-Profit Law andRegulation

Financing and Loan Transactions

Formation of Business and Non-Profits

Non-Profits and Charities

Probate and Trust Administration

Tax Planning