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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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This is the most recent 20 reviews out of 4428 reviews for Business Formation attorneys
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Restructure Corporation
"Absolutely incredible experience from start to finish!!!! Would give 10 stars if I could!!!!"
Stephen T
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San Francisco,
CA,
4 days ago
Single Member Operating Agreement
"Stacy has been incredibly professional, responsive, and detail-oriented throughout the entire process of preparing my business documents. She made everything clear and easy to understand, and I felt confident knowing I was in good hands. I highly recommend her to anyone needing reliable legal support for their business."
Maz C
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Boca Raton,
FL,
11 days ago
Legal assistance needed for creating a Holding company and a single LLC
"Great overall experience. Jake was excellent, explaining everything and always available to address any questions or concerns."
Rob D
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Morrisville,
PA,
13 days 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
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Buffalo,
NY,
23 days ago
Discussion on Business Deal Scope with Legal Counsel
"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!""
Chris M
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Las Vegas,
NV,
25 days ago
Operating Agreement
"Very knowledgable and easy to work with"
Noah B
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Berkeley,
CA,
25 days ago
FDA response, Web Copy review
"Eric is professional and knowledgable about the pharmaceutical industry and I use him every time."
Curtis M
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Santa Barbara,
CA,
about 1 month ago
Review Buyout Agreement
"Great experience, Jason was fast and incredibly helpful, will definitely work with him and his firm again."
Maren K
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San Francisco,
CA,
about 1 month ago
Restructure Corporation
"Matthew provided exceptional legal assistance with my APA, SHA, and business document updates. What truly set him apart was his willingness to take the time to thoroughly explain every aspect of the process. His clear communication made complex legal matters understandable, which I greatly appreciated. His expertise and patient approach made what could have been a stressful experience much smoother. I highly recommend Matthew to anyone needing business legal services - his combination of professional knowledge and excellent client care is outstanding."
David S
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Culver City,
CA,
about 1 month ago
Restructure Corporation
"Paul was extremely helpful and responsive. I highly recommend his services."
Hugues C
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San Francisco,
CA,
about 1 month ago
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LLC
"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."
Cindy P
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Craigsville,
WV,
about 2 months ago
Business Formation Consultation
"Dmitriy is an excellent counsel. Even though my needs changed and I put on hold the project I originally had in mind for him, his communication and guidance was so helpful I felt it wrong to not pay him for effort he spent pre-engagement. He is very detailed and proactive and I hope to restart this project with him in the future."
Aakash A
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Morristown,
NJ,
about 2 months ago
Operating Agreement Services
"Tom was great to work with! Very knowledgeable and helpful! Would recommend!"
Michael L
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Cypress,
TX,
2 months ago
Loan Contract Review & Assessment
"Great working with Mario"
Dylan T
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Brooklyn,
NY,
3 months ago
Business Structuring and Tax Law Assistance for Dropshipping Business in Canada
"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."
Kinzi J
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Corinne,
UT,
3 months ago
Legal Assistance for Business Setup, Tax Guidance, and Copyright Issues
"Dean provided exceptional support in the launch of our business, demonstrating both professionalism and courtesy. We eagerly anticipate future collaborations."
Brienor N
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Anaheim,
CA,
3 months ago
Delaware Franchise Tax and Annual Report
"Amazing lawyer, highly recommended!"
Ruby M
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3 months ago
Form LLC
"We are very satisfied with the service Tim provides us. As we expand into the US market it is comforting to know we have an attorney of his calibre to guide us."
Brian C
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4 months ago
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Legal Representation Needed for SBA Loan Closing Process
"Very knowledgeable and fair. We would utilize his services again."
Laurli V
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Auburn,
WA,
4 months ago
Review Operating Agreement
"David was great to work with. He was so communicative helping us work through multiple legal documents for our LLC. I would definitely work with him again!"
David P
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Baltimore,
MD,
4 months ago