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 6 reviews | Responsiveness

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 Lorna | May 16, 2022 | Contracts & Agreements

Contract Review

Mr. Schnackel was excellent. He was very thorough with the review of the business contract I provided. He went above and beyond with a very thorough analysis and multiple solutions to the issue at hand. He got back to me in a timely manner and explained things in a way I could understand. He was ...very professional and his fee was reasonable. I would highly recommend him to anyone who needs a contract reviewed!

John Schnackel

Replied last May 17, 2022

Thank you for your very gracious review of my service. I'm glad to have been able to provide you with options and alternatives with regard to your contract. Wishing you all the best on this matter.

Posted by Adrienne | February 17, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Business

owner

John Defintely has set the bar on the expectations that I will have for anyone who is part of my team or hire.. He is extremely responsive, resourceful ,agile along with great people skills. He has been an incredible asset to me in every step of launching my business and look forward in co...ntinuing our business relationship for year to come. If you are looking for legal advise for your business I highly recommend JS Law.

John Schnackel

Replied last February 20, 2022

Thank you, Adrienne, for your very kind and gracious review. It has been my pleasure to assist you as you dealt with the challenges of getting your new business started, and it’s great to hear that I set something of a benchmark as you build your team. I look forward to continuing to provide advice and counsel to you in the months and years to come. I am confident in your ability to achieve great success!

Posted by Luana | May 08, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Contracts & Agreements

Goes above and beyond expectations!

John has been my lawyer for about five years. My industry has some unique challenges with contracts and John always researches all options and talks me though options. He also responds quickly when I'm in contract negotiations.

John Schnackel

Replied last May 08, 2020

Thank you, Luana, for your very kind review. I have very much enjoyed working with you over the years, and helping to solve some of the unique contract challenges you face in your line of business. I look forward to our continuing relationship in the times to come.

Posted by Perry | September 12, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Business

Excellent Lawyer

I have worked with John for about 3 years. Starting when I started my first business purchase/acquisition. He assisted me in walking through the purchase process and drafting legal documents to closing. He has been a wealth of knowledge and is very good at being detailed oriented. Since my first ...business he has helped me to plan new start ups and offer guidance in intellectual property, reviewing contracts and so much more. He has helped me to approve my first state and Federal trademarks for my business. He is very knowledegeable, responsive, and professional. Most of all he has very reasonable fees that are perfect for small business owners and large business owners alike. I highly recommend him for his broad array services.

John Schnackel

Replied last September 12, 2019

Thanks Perry for your very kind and generous review. I have very much enjoyed working with you and am thrilled to be able to assist you as your business takes on new and exciting opportunities.

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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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