RC Law Advises Hawthorne Valley Association on a Pro Bono Basis in the Stewardship of Otto’s Market in Germantown, New York
RC Law served as pro bono legal counsel to Hawthorne Valley Association (HVA) in structuring the stewardship of Otto’s Market and establishing Hawthorne Valley Ventures LLC as the entity through which HVA will steward the Germantown market.
We advised on the formation and governance of the subsidiary and related corporate matters, assessed tax considerations to help preserve HVA’s tax-exempt status, and advised on contractual and commercial arrangements between the entities, including an intercompany services agreement.
Hawthorne Valley took possession of Otto’s Market on October 1, 2026, ahead of the store’s centennial in 2027. Based in Ghent, New York, HVA is a nonprofit encompassing a farm, a school, and a store. Under HVA’s stewardship, Otto’s, which has served Germantown since 1927, is expected to retain its neighborhood character while gaining access to Hawthorne Valley’s network of more than 200 local and regional farms, growers, and makers.
RC Law’s legal team was led by Diego Price (Senior Associate), with support from Tamara Galeote (Associate).
