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Franchise Law
Franchising involves a challenging and complicated
area of law. Both sellers and buyers of franchises find themselves
in murky waters. Partnering with an experienced franchise lawyer
who understands the complexities, opportunities, and dangers
associated with franchise law is critical to their ability to
navigate through these waters.
The Ross Law Firm provides counseling to franchisees (and prospective franchisees) so that they have all the information necessary to evaluate franchise opportunities and make informed decisions. The Firm works closely with clients to make sure that their legal rights and responsibilities are fully understood. Counseling in this area includes:
- reviewing franchise
disclosure documents
- reviewing and interpreting franchise
agreements
- negotiating franchise agreements
Dave Ross is published in the area of the franchise agreements.
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IN THE CLIENT'S OWN WORDS:
David took the time to thoroughly review my entire franchise agreement and suggest a number of things that we needed to change. Where the franchisor would not accept those changes, David helped me understand the risks. He did a terrific job negotiating with the franchisor and got me almost everything that we wanted included in my agreement. I really felt like David worked extremely hard on my behalf. I would definitely recommend his services.
– J.S., Baltimore, MD
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In addition, the Ross Law Firm’s skill and experience in the areas of business law, employment law, business litigation and employment-related litigation enables the Firm to provide comprehensive, full-service representation to start-up or existing franchisees. This encompasses the following:
In this connection, Mr. Ross has addressed the
American Association of Franchisees and Dealers (“AAFD”) and
a Directors Meeting of the National Coalition of Associations
of 7-Eleven Franchisees on human
resources and employment issues that franchisees can face
Franchise-Related Litigation & Dispute Resolution
Mr. Ross has represented franchisees in litigation against some of the nation's largest and most powerful hotel, restaurant, and retail franchisors. He has appeared in state and federal courts throughout the country, litigating and arbitrating a variety of franchise law issues, including the following:
- franchise terminations
- protected territories
- encroachment
- quality assurance
- franchisor fraud
- covenants not to compete
- statutory disclosure requirements
- unfair trade practices
The Ross Law Firm also works to protect its clients' interests and to resolve franchise-related disputes through:
Remember: Not every franchise lawyer is a litigator; some lawyers who practice in the area of franchise law can assist with agreements but are compelled to refer your case out to a litigator in the event that a dispute arises. When that occurs, the new litigation counsel will need to come up to speed on the issues in your case, and may not even be particularly knowledgeable about or experienced in franchise law in general. The Ross Law Firm, however, offers both franchise law and franchise-related litigation experience. In the event that your franchise becomes involved in or threatened with a lawsuit, you will have the benefit of the continuity of your representation by a franchise attorney who is already intimately familiar with your franchise business, and who is also a seasoned litigator with a track record of having been successful in lawsuits fought against the “Goliaths” among franchisors.
Dave Ross is a member of the International Association
of Franchisees and Dealers (“IAFD”), the Maryland
State Bar Association Committee on Franchising, and the American
Bar Association Forum on Franchising.
Please contact us for more information on how the Ross Law Firm can protect your interests and align with you toward the growth, stability, and success of your franchise.
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