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What Can A Franchise Lawyer Help You With?
A franchise attorney assists clients with negotiating, drafting, and finalizing franchise agreements, business programs, and distribution arrangements. They also offer legal advice for generalized and specialized franchise law-related matters. Services can include representation during lawsuits for compliance, non-renewal, and enforcement.
How Much Does It Cost To Hire A Franchise Lawyer In The U.S.?
Since franchise law is a very niche area of specialization, practicing lawyers can cost up to $800 an hour. The average cost of a franchise lawyer, though, can range from $300 to $450 an hour. It’s important to remember that this doesn’t determine end costs, as there may be other additional expenses involved with the process.
How To Find The Best Franchise Lawyer
To find the best franchise attorney for your needs, you’ll need to conduct enough research to properly vet the person who will be representing you. You can assess the lawyer based on a few factors, including their location, the amount of experience and industry-specific knowledge they possess, their pricing (and if they charge flat or hourly fees), and what services they include in their package. Click here to easily find & compare the best franchise lawyers in your area for free.
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FAQs About Franchise Lawyers And Law
Do I Need A Franchise Lawyer?
A lawyer who specializes in franchise law is important to hire, as they can help you with any important paperwork or any tax concerns you may have. Having one on hand can be useful from the beginning stages of establishing a franchise to when interventions are needed.
Does A Franchise Have Protection Under The Law?
Yes, various state and federal laws centering on agreement rules and disclosures have been established and are regularly enforced to protect your interests as you enter a franchise relationship.
How Do I Get Out Of A Franchise Agreement?
To get out of a franchise agreement, you must draft a termination letter detailing your intention and have it sent to the franchisor. Franchise lawyers should be consulted to ensure that the termination is valid and legally-binding.
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Review Operating Agreement
"Rebecca was excellent to work with, and I highly recommend her for both simple and complex legal matters."
Muso M
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Sheridan,
WY,
9 days ago
Multi-Member LLC Formation
"Jason did a great job with our opening call but upon my commitment to working with him things went downhill. Until I communicated frustration with the quality of the work being produced, he didn’t step in. After sharing my frustration with us being behind the deadline and the silly mistakes that were made during edits, he stepped up and delivered a quality operating agreement and formation agreements."
Artem A
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Kansas City,
KS,
10 days ago
Form LLC
"Excellent initial consultation, looking forward to continuing to work with you going forward."
Peter P
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Fairfax,
VA,
16 days ago
Form LLC
"Jake's professional and pragmatic, but we found his best trait to be rapid work and communication. It really contributed to a successful project."
Nick P
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Dover,
DE,
17 days ago
Shareholder Buyout Assistance
"Will definitely be a repeat customer. Thank you so much for the help, Karen."
Morgan B
.
Kirkland,
WA,
19 days ago
Business Formation Consultation
"Will use him again"
Ellen L
.
Wayne,
PA,
19 days ago
Founders Agreement Drafting
"Vincent did a great job did everything I asked for and more. I highly recommend him."
Jake P
.
Austin,
TX,
22 days ago
Review Partnership Agreement
"Very helpful!"
Nathan F
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Hollywood,
FL,
about 1 month ago
Consult on Corporate Restructure
"Ken was great. He is a great listener and was a creative when finding solutions."
Will C
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Boston,
MA,
about 1 month ago
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Company Formation Advice
"Very informative and helpful in my situation"
John Claude M
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Santa Monica,
CA,
about 2 months ago
Form Delaware Corporation
"Insightful and responsive -- helped me navigate everything efficiently and with confidence."
Charles N
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Centerville,
MA,
about 2 months ago
Legal Assistance for Texas C Corporation Acquisition and Venture Capital Funding
"Dmitriy was responsive, very knowledgeable and went above and beyond the scope of the project to advise me on matters I hadn't considered for my acquisition of a small business. I'll be hiring him for future projects. Highly recommend."
Kenan R
.
Round Rock,
TX,
about 2 months ago
Corporate Formation
"This attorney is an absolute pleasure to work with. From our very first consultation, he demonstrated deep legal knowledge, and a genuine commitment to situation. Communication was always clear, prompt, and thorough, ensuring I was informed and comfortable every step of the way. He meticulously explained complex legal concepts in an understandable manner, and offered strategic advice was invaluable. I highly recommend his services to anyone seeking top-tier legal counsel."
Scott M
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Carlsbad,
CA,
about 2 months ago
Draft Shareholder Agreement
"Sara was fantastic. Very thorough and clear and informative. Will work with her again!"
Robert M
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Norwalk,
CT,
2 months ago
Delaware C-Corp Asset Sale Legal Support
"Great job"
Melissa N
.
Walnut Creek,
CA,
3 months ago
Review of Two Business Sale Documents for Liability Protection
"Painless. Mario was great."
Mike M
.
Alpharetta,
GA,
3 months ago
Business Formation Consultation
"He was a pleasure to work with."
Stephen J
.
Beaverton,
OR,
3 months ago
Review Founders Agreement
"Awesome to work with and he was super knowledgeable about founders agreements."
Mia J
.
Manhattan Beach,
CA,
3 months ago
Incorporation of Delaware C-Corp in Stealth Startup
"Paul helped us incorporate a company. As a first-time founder, he answered my questions clearly and was willing to help send my foreign co-founders' documents to the IRS because they lived outside the country."
Tae P
.
West Hartford,
CT,
3 months ago
Form Partnership
"I had an excelent experience working with JOhn. He prepared a contract for me that was thorough, clear, and tailored perfectly to my needs. I will be working with John on more projects."
Shawn L
.
Buffalo,
NY,
5 months ago