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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 4476 reviews for Business Formation attorneys
Form LLC
"Professional in all regards. Jake is knowledgable, thorough and efficient."
David R
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Harrisburg,
PA,
8 days ago
Review Advisory Agreement
"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"
Lynn M
.
Dyersburg,
TN,
10 days ago
Review Founders Agreement
"Rebecca's communication was fantastic throughout the entire process. Navigating a foreign and complicated field can be scary, but Rebecca was very patient. Highly recommend!"
Connor Y
.
Peoria,
IL,
11 days ago
Assist with Other Business Formation Matter
"Very happy with Ian! He was thorough, clear, and completed everything quickly. Would work with him again."
Cooper M
.
Los Angeles,
CA,
14 days ago
Consult on Business Licenses & Industry Regulations
"We hired Eric to handle highly complex healthcare-related legal matters involving intricate regulatory questions and sophisticated business structures. From the start, Eric demonstrated an exceptional ability to cut through the complexity and get directly to the core issues. He not only understood the many moving parts but also explained them clearly, making it much easier for us to navigate the process. What impressed us most was his efficiency, precision, and depth of knowledge. Eric has a unique ability to drill down to the heart of the matter and provide actionable, effective guidance tailored to the situation. Thanks to his counsel, our principal stakeholders were able to make well-informed, confident decisions grounded in the proper healthcare legal frameworks. Beyond his expertise, Eric was responsive, approachable, and consistently helpful. He brings to the table a wealth of experience and decades long insights into the healthcare legal system, which proved invaluable. If you’re looking for an attorney who is not only deeply knowledgeable but also practical, accessible, and results-oriented, Eric is the person you want by your side."
Brandon F
.
Santa Rosa,
CA,
22 days ago
LLC Operating Agreement Review
"Great advice from James and great response time"
Michael R
.
Montclair,
NJ,
25 days ago
Review Operating Agreement
"Brandon was great to work with"
Dena R
.
Phoenix,
AZ,
26 days ago
Business Formation Consult -- quick review of incorporation terms
"Great advice on corporate legal matters, as always, coming back to Matthew for the third time."
Sam A
.
Sheridan,
WY,
26 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
.
Kansas City,
KS,
about 1 month ago
Founders Agreement Drafting
"Vincent did a great job did everything I asked for and more. I highly recommend him."
Jake P
.
Austin,
TX,
about 1 month ago
Review Partnership Agreement
"Very helpful!"
Nathan F
.
Hollywood,
FL,
about 2 months ago
Consult on Corporate Restructure
"Ken was great. He is a great listener and was a creative when finding solutions."
Will C
.
Boston,
MA,
2 months ago
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Company Formation Advice
"Very informative and helpful in my situation"
John Claude M
.
Santa Monica,
CA,
2 months ago
Form Delaware Corporation
"Insightful and responsive -- helped me navigate everything efficiently and with confidence."
Charles N
.
Centerville,
MA,
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,
2 months ago
Draft Shareholder Agreement
"Sara was fantastic. Very thorough and clear and informative. Will work with her again!"
Robert M
.
Norwalk,
CT,
3 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,
4 months ago
Business Formation Consultation
"He was a pleasure to work with."
Stephen J
.
Beaverton,
OR,
4 months ago
Review Founders Agreement
"Awesome to work with and he was super knowledgeable about founders agreements."
Mia J
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Manhattan Beach,
CA,
4 months ago