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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.

Seth W.

Seth Wiener

1240 reviews
As an experienced trial lawyer and litigator, Seth Wiener has resolved numerous federal and state litigations. His cases have included everything from family law to bankruptcy to fraud and more. Before Seth formed his own firm, the Law Office of Seth W. Wiener, he worked for several prominent law offices where he gained a great deal of experience.
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Steven S.

Steven Stark

598 reviews
For over 30 years, Steven Stark has offered counsel to non-profit organizations and private companies. He has a passion for helping small businesses in particular since he himself started several businesses of his own in New York and Florida. He understands the importance of small businesses having a reliable attorney to advise them about legal matters from their inception.
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Scott S.

Scott Stram

418 reviews
As a member of both the New York and New Jersey Bars, Scott Stram is an accomplished lawyer with experience in a range of legal and business areas. This includes corporate law, data security, compliance, real estate, and intellectual property. Before founding Stram Law, Scott was a compliance officer for a company that performed property audits, a director of a security consulting practice, and an operations officer for Viacom and CBS.
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Neil G.

Neil Gandhi

329 reviews
Neil Ghandhi has 12 years of experience as a corporate attorney. He is licensed to practice law in both New York and New Jersey. Neil received his legal degree from the Fordham University School of Law. Neil is experienced in securities and finances, and often assists startup companies overcome legal obstacles. He has been the chief legal officer at ComicsVerse.com since December 2015, as well as the managing attorney at his own legal office since January 2014.
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Jake S.

Jake Siciliano

312 reviews
Jake graduated from Thomas Jefferson School of Law where he focused on international trademark and corporate law. As of 2022, he has obtained his L.L.M. in Financial Compli... read more
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Alisha B.

Alisha Bond

310 reviews
-Received a BS in Communications in 2005, JD from Mississippi College School of Law in 2009, and MBA from University of Maryland in 2016. -Results driven and experienced a... read more
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David Y.

David Yamaguchi

253 reviews
Startups and small businesses sometimes need someone who can deal with complex transactions on an international playing field. David Yamaguchi specializes in content hosting issues and intellectual property. He concentrates his practice in the United States, Asia, India, and Europe. Whether you are a business giant or a startup, Mr. Yamaguchi can provide legal advice that fits your needs.
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Mario N.

Mario Naim

239 reviews
Mario's firm focuses on serving growth companies throughout the venture capital life cycle from startups to public companies. The firm provides services related to business law, specifically corporate, securities, business combinations and commercial transactions. He has also helped foreign clients in the acquisitions of businesses in the U.S., Canada, Europe, the Middle East, and South America.
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Brig R.

Brig Ricks

179 reviews
I am a senior executive and strategic legal adviser with 19 years of experience providing legal services in international environments. I am a general counsel who can advis... read more
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Maria Isabel G.

Maria Isabel Guerrero

177 reviews
Maria Isabel Guerreo works with both businesses and entrepreneurs to help with a variety of business issues including business formation, contract review and negotiation, employment or contractor issues, and general litigation. She provides an in-house experience to startups and small businesses that would otherwise be cost prohibitive for them. Whether your business works in real estate or is a non-profit, Ms. Guerreo can help.
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Steven Stark
5.0
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Steven Stark

"Steve was a pleasure to work with! He helped me draft an operating agreement for my LLC, he was quick to respond, and he made the whole process smooth and stress-free. I’d absolutely recommend him to anyone starting a business."

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Arlington, VA,

Alisha Bond
5.0
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Business Purchase LOI and Review

Alisha Bond

"Alisha provided a very thorough redline document for me and helped me progress forward with my transaction."

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Northridge, CA,

Rebecca Stacker
5.0
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Rebecca Stacker

"Great job. Easy to work with."

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San Francisco, CA,

Dmitriy Ishimbayev
5.0
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Business Formation Consultation

Dmitriy Ishimbayev

"great. help me on my product, and also refactor my product description."

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Santa Clara, CA,

Alexandra Conn
5.0
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Restructure Corporation

Alexandra Conn

"Excellent experience with Alexandra to finalize a simple agreement"

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Austin, TX,

Mario Naim
5.0
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Restructure Corporation

Mario Naim

"Mario was very clear and supportive."

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Roxbury Crossing, MA,

Eric Alspaugh
5.0
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Corrective Statement of Information Filing

Eric Alspaugh

"Eric communicated clearly and handled our business legal matter with professionalism and integrity. We would recommend him to others seeking reliable legal support."

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Beverly Hills, CA,

Wendell Beres
5.0
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Texas Sales Tax Permit Help

Wendell Beres

"Wendell was extremely helpful in getting my new business set-up!"

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Frisco, TX,

Jake Siciliano
5.0
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Assist with Other Business Formation Matter

Jake Siciliano

"He was amazing and very professional. I would use him again and again thank you for all your help."

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Elmont, NY,

James Kraehenbuehl
5.0
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Business Formation Consultation

James Kraehenbuehl

"Great service"

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Katie Centolella
5.0
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Consult on Corporate Restructure

Katie Centolella

"Excellent service"

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Pompano Beach, FL,

Daniel Weberman
5.0
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Form Corporation

Daniel Weberman

"Daniel was outstanding. He was prompt with communication and extremely clear and transparent on charges and expectations. I could not have asked for a more supportive attorney during start-up entity formation!"

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East Granby, CT,

Karen Braveheart
5.0
Clear Communication
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Review Advisory Agreement

Karen Braveheart

"Karen was very thorough in preparation and drafted a demand letter putting into words exactly what I was thinking with a definite conclusion leaving no reason for doubt for the demand I was making to the general contractor who had breached an agreement. As long is she chooses to be a available in the future she will be my preferred go to. Thanks Lynn Marrow Lynn Marrow Company LLC"

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Dyersburg, TN,

Ian Good
5.0
Clear Communication
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Assist with Other Business Formation Matter

Ian Good

"Very happy with Ian! He was thorough, clear, and completed everything quickly. Would work with him again."

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Los Angeles, CA,

Brandon Pittard
5.0
Clear Communication
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Review Operating Agreement

Brandon Pittard

"Brandon was great to work with"

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Phoenix, AZ,

Matthew Roazen
5.0
Clear Communication
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Business Formation Consult -- quick review of incorporation terms

Matthew Roazen

"Great advice on corporate legal matters, as always, coming back to Matthew for the third time."

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Sheridan, WY,

Jason Head
3.0
Clear Communication
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Multi-Member LLC Formation

Jason Head

"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."

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Kansas City, KS,

Vincent Van Houden
5.0
Clear Communication
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Founders Agreement Drafting

Vincent Van Houden

"Vincent did a great job did everything I asked for and more. I highly recommend him."

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Austin, TX,

Kenneth Shiau
5.0
Clear Communication
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Meets Deadlines

Consult on Corporate Restructure

Kenneth Shiau

"Ken was great. He is a great listener and was a creative when finding solutions."

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Boston, MA,

Daniel E. Goodrich
5.0
Clear Communication
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Company Formation Advice

Daniel E. Goodrich

"Very informative and helpful in my situation"

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Santa Monica, CA,


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