Thomas Michael Farrell

Employment agreements; non-compete, non-disclosure covenants; financing documents; commercial leases; supply and distribution agreements; sales agreements, including consignments. Labor law matters: discrimination and wrongful discharge, wage and hour issues. OSHA and NYS DOL compliance, Workplace Violence Prevention programs. Implementation of internal policies, and training on government standards.

Sales agreements including consignments; software and other licensing; independent contractor agreements; and many others.

Forming and organizing corporations and LLCs, drafting Shareholder Agreements and Operating Agreements, corporate governance and "housekeeping", preventing "piercing the veil"

In the franchise relationship, you, the franchisee, get the name, recognition value, and reputation of the franchisor, in return for various fees. Buying a franchise is expensive and complicated, and there is frequently not much room for negotiation. A good franchise lawyer explains all the costs and obligations you assume, to give the franchisee a clear understanding of what he or she is getting into.