Do I need a franchise lawyer?

I am confused by your question, but it sounds like you put money into a company as a franchisee or you are looking to invest in a franchise and...

Do no compete clauses really hold up in court ?

They are not looked upon favorably by the courts in PA. However, if it is limited in time (less than 2 years typically) and limited geographically...

I hired a contractor to perform home renovations. They never finished what they were supposed to do,

Pennsylvania has a "Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act" and it appears that the contract violated the act in a few ways. I would report the...

I am in an independent recording contract. And the label is not fulfilling the agreement. How can i get out of this contract?

You will need to retain an attorney to review the contract and advise you.

How do i expand or license my business if we are not financially ready to franchise and the demand is overwhelming?

Unfortunately, no one can fully answer your questions without speaking to you and learning all of the facts. There are many cases in franchise law...

You cannot use a PO Box. However, there are services that will let you provide their address for state registrations. You should consult an...

Are franchise agreements negotiable? There are terms that we weren't aware of beforehand and we have already paid $3400.

As my colleagues have stated, the franchisor should not have taken any money from you prior to providing you with the FDD, which contains a...

Operating Agreement Question

If you are an owner of a PA LLC, then you are the majority Member of a PA LLC - LLC's do not have shareholders. Your Operating Agreement should be...

What type of Lawyer do I need to collect on a personal debt?

I concur with my colleague. You need to search for a collection attorney; this is not a commercial real estate matter. Good luck.

How can I close a sole proprietorship franchise without incurring a hassle from franchisor

You should be very careful. I would recommend speaking to the franchisor about your health issues and see if the territory can be sold. ...