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. So, we provide a legal area within the business services section as well. 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.