LAW
SERVICE
Welcome to our Law Services section where we provide
a comprehensive directory of legal resources for entrepreneurs searching
franchise assistance.
Our law links
are recommended for perspective franchisees. It is generally recommended
to meet with a law professional when considering a franchise purchase.
This is a time when you should consult with a professional who will work
in your best interest, and is qualified to review, comment and negotiate
on your behalf.
In most cases, we
feel a lawyer is vital when considering a franchise purchase. The issues
surrounding such a complex area of law, combined with the variable of
the dynamic associations that exists in the franchise relationship necessitates
the assistance of a qualified lawyer. Here we carefully use the term "qualified,"
since a lawyer whose practice consists of simple wills and no-fault divorce
will not give you the level of advice that is necessary to enter the franchise
industry.
Our law links and
banners represent law firms that specialize, or have made a commitment
to this specialty, and most are highly qualified to review and assist
you in your negotiations with a franchisor. How much negotiating will
the franchise do? How many lawsuits have they had? What happens when the
franchise agreement runs out? Can they raise my royalty at any time? What
if they say I am a poor operator, what are my rights?
There are an infinite
number of questions that can arise from the decision to become a franchise
owner and this list of qualified law professionals can help level the
playing field.
Legal Assistance
Joseph
Adler
Legal Counsel for Franchisors and Franchisees.
Joseph Adler assists clients in all corporate and commercial matters related
to their operations and transactions in Canada, and serves as counsel
for Canadian and US franchisors doing business in Canada and Canadian
franchisors doing business in the US.
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