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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

1235 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

589 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

413 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

299 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

282 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

251 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

237 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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Richard G.

Richard Gora

200 reviews
Looking for an attorney with experience? Richard Gora is the exact attorney you want. Having defended over 100 cases both in state and federal courts and working with clients from around the globe, Richard has an array of different experiences. His services are wide-ranging and include business litigation, securities litigations, employment litigation, and business counsel. Prior to founding Gora LLC, he worked for Finn, Dixon & Herling LLP for eight years.
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Maria Isabel G.

Maria Isabel Guerrero

172 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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Stacy Dees
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Stacy Dees

"Great job"

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Walnut Creek, CA,

Mario Naim
5.0
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Mario Naim

"Painless. Mario was great."

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Alpharetta, GA,

Dmitriy Ishimbayev
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Dmitriy Ishimbayev

"Those guys work focused on solutions!"

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Miami, FL,

Steven Stark
5.0
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Steven Stark

"He was a pleasure to work with."

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Beaverton, OR,

David Yamaguchi
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David Yamaguchi

"Awesome to work with and he was super knowledgeable about founders agreements."

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Manhattan Beach, CA,

Paul Spitz
5.0
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Incorporation of Delaware C-Corp in Stealth Startup

Paul Spitz

"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."

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West Hartford, CT,

Jake Siciliano
5.0
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Jake Siciliano

"Great lawyer, patient and accommodating !"

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Denver, CO,

Sara Mana
5.0
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Legal Review of Micro-VC Fund Term Sheet for Media and Entertainment Startups

Sara Mana

"Clearly an expert in her field and was able to support our needs quickly, efficiently and effectively. Looking forward to working with her again in the future!"

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Marina del Rey, CA,

Matthew Roazen
5.0
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Consult on Corporate Restructure

Matthew Roazen

"Knowledgeable, on point, flexible! Will definitely use again."

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Newtown, PA,

Daniel E. Goodrich
5.0
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Restructure Corporation

Daniel E. Goodrich

"Absolutely incredible experience from start to finish!!!! Would give 10 stars if I could!!!!"

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San Francisco, CA,

John Allen Waldrop
5.0
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Form Partnership

John Allen Waldrop

"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."

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Buffalo, NY,

Alisha Bond
5.0
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Discussion on Business Deal Scope with Legal Counsel

Alisha Bond

"Excellent Attorney for Business Agreements & Formation! "We engaged with Alisha to handle the crucial agreements needed to establish our business, and we couldn't be happier with the service. Alisha was not only highly knowledgeable and thorough with the legal details, but also incredibly helpful in facilitating discussions with our partners/clients. Her ability to explain complex terms clearly was invaluable. Thanks to her expertise and support, we successfully launched our business on a solid legal foundation. Highly recommended!""

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Las Vegas, NV,

Annabel Chang
5.0
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Operating Agreement

Annabel Chang

"Very knowledgable and easy to work with"

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Berkeley, CA,

Eric Alspaugh
5.0
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FDA response, Web Copy review

Eric Alspaugh

"Eric is professional and knowledgable about the pharmaceutical industry and I use him every time."

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Santa Barbara, CA,

Jason Head
5.0
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Review Buyout Agreement

Jason Head

"Great experience, Jason was fast and incredibly helpful, will definitely work with him and his firm again."

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San Francisco, CA,

Baruch Gottesman
5.0
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LLC

Baruch Gottesman

"Baruch made the whole process smooth. I felt well-informed which made it easy to know what to expect. The turn around to complete the job was very quick."

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Craigsville, WV,

Thomas Demuth
5.0
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Operating Agreement Services

Thomas Demuth

"Tom was great to work with! Very knowledgeable and helpful! Would recommend!"

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Cypress, TX,

Melissa Gelbart
5.0
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Business Structuring and Tax Law Assistance for Dropshipping Business in Canada

Melissa Gelbart

"Melissa was great to work with. She was knowledgeable about business laws in the USA and Canada. She took time to listen and understand my needs and was able to answer all of my questions and make next-step suggestions to help protect my small business. I would 100% recommend working with Melissa."

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Corinne, UT,

Dean Sage
5.0
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Legal Assistance for Business Setup, Tax Guidance, and Copyright Issues

Dean Sage

"Dean provided exceptional support in the launch of our business, demonstrating both professionalism and courtesy. We eagerly anticipate future collaborations."

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Anaheim, CA,

Brig Ricks
5.0
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Delaware Franchise Tax and Annual Report

Brig Ricks

"Amazing lawyer, highly recommended!"

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