John Charles Schnackel

John Charles Schnackel

5.0
Rating: 6.5

Licensed for 42 years

Business Lawyer at Saint Petersburg, FL
Practice Areas: Business, Contracts & Agreements, Licensing ... +5 more

360 Central Avenue, Suite 800, Saint Petersburg, FL

About John

Biography

Practice Areas

8

Practice Areas

Business 40%

General Counsel services for emerging companies

27 years

40%
Contracts and Agreements 25%

Sales/Purchase contracts, Software development contracts, Internet agreements, Corporate Shareholder Agreements, LLC Operating Agreements, Non-Disclosure Agreements, Standard Form Contracts

42 years

25%
Licensing 15%

Predominantly software licensing

42 years

15%
Mergers and Acquisitions 5%

Assist either small business buyer or seller with merger or asset acquisition transaction

22 years

5%
Trademark Application 5%

Advise on and file application with US Patent & Trademark Office and Florida Secretary of State

22 years

5%
Corporate and Incorporation 4%

Advise on and register both corporations and LLCs with Florida Secretary of State

22 years

4%
Franchising 4%

Review and advise prospective franchisees on FDD and Franchise Agreement.

22 years

4%
Copyright Application 2%

Advise on and file applications with US Copyright Office

22 years

2%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 29 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1996

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Illinois for 42 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1983

Retired

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of John Schnackel

360 Central Avenue, Suite 800, Saint Petersburg, FL, 33701

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John Charles Schnackel's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

24 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Franchising

Posted by Glenda | December 22, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Franchising

Extremely Helpful and Friendly

John assisted me with the review of my franchise agreement. He went over all the documents in detail and provided extremely helpful guidance. John was patient, respectful and friendly… even after 101 questions. With his knowledge and expertise we were able to make several beneficial changes and get a...n agreement that worked for us. He is very attentive and responds quickly. Looking forward to working with him in the future and would highly recommend him to other franchise owners. Thanks for everything John!

John Schnackel

Replied last January 05, 2024

Thank you, Glenda, for your very generous rating and thoughtful review. I have very much enjoyed working with you and I'm glad we were able to obtain some favorable changes to your Franchise Agreement. I am confident you will be successful as you move forward with your new business, and I look forward to assisting you further along the way.

Posted by Chaz | August 16, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Franchising

Quick, thorough and personable

John reviewed my franchise agreement quickly and thoroughly. He was extremely responsive, turning around comments sooner than I expected he would. He used his knowledge of Florida business laws and the industry in which I'm setting up shop to suggest steps I might want to take beyond the franchise ag...reement, which I appreciated and which make it likely I'll use his services again in future. Further, he showed from the start that he has integrity, as he explained why he couldn't advise me on the initial incorporation document, since I was still based outside of Florida at the time and he explained that I wouldn't be able to justify using a Florida lawyer until I had set up shop in Florida. I highly recommend John.

John Schnackel

Replied last August 17, 2023

Thank you, Chaz, for your very kind and favorable review of my services. I enjoyed working with you on the agreement to house your new franchise operation in Florida. I wish you the greatest success with your new business, and look forward to working with you again as your needs may require.

Posted by Neil | February 11, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Franchising

Knowledgable and thorough

John was easy to work with and responsive to our tight time frame for the Franchise Agreement review services. He simplified the agreement overview ​to focus on critical areas and highlighted low to moderate risks. His comprehensive assessment made us feel comfortable with our direction.

John Schnackel

Replied last February 13, 2023

Thank you, Neil, for allowing me the opportunity to work with you on the review of documents related to this Franchise opportunity. I am confident of your success as you move forward.

Posted by Carolyn | January 10, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Franchising

Franchise Agreement Review

I worked with John on a review of my Franchise Agreement that I ultimately signed. He came recommended through Frannet, so he must have a good track record in this area - my experience was no exception! I found him to be thorough, concise, and extremely helpful during the process. I also made prop...osed amendments to the agreement and he took the time to review these for me + make suggestions. He was always available, responsive & just a 'good person' to do business with. Equally, he was able to translate 'legalese' into 'plain english', which I much appreciated. I would highly recommend working with John and plan to do so in the future.

John Schnackel

Replied last January 11, 2022

Thank you, Carolyn! I have very much enjoyed working with you as you sorted through the details of this franchise opportunity. As you are an exceptionally smart and accomplished businessperson, I have great confidence in your ability to succeed immensely at this new venture. I look forward to continuing to work with you as you establish and grow your business.

Posted by Pat | September 10, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Franchising

Business Owner

I strongly recommend John Schnackel to anyone who is looking for business legal counsel. He is very knowledgeable and thorough in all that he does. John personally handled several matters for me, including the purchase and sale of franchised businesses as well as assisting with guidance and exper...tise when dealing with non-competition agreements with contractors. I felt confident enough in John’s abilities that I referred several of my clients to him for assistance in acquiring their own businesses. John is very professional, honest and friendly and provides his services as a very reasonable rate.

John Schnackel

Replied last September 10, 2019

Thanks Pat. I have treasured our working relationship over the years.

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Experience

Rating:  6.5 (Good)

Work Experience

2004 - Present

Attorney, Law Office of John Schnackel

2002 - 2003

Assistant General Counsel, Ocwen Financial Corporation

1998 - 2002

General Counsel, IMRglobal Corp

1995 - 1998

General Counsel, Precision Systems, Inc.

1990 - 1994

Manager of Procurement, Galileo International

1984 - 1990

Corporate Contracts Manager, FMC Corporation

Education

1983

Northern Illinois University College of Law

Juris Doctorate

1979

Purdue University

BS - Bachelor of Science

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