Where would I seek legal backup for an investment opportunity? I want to make sure all signed papers are legit.

Chris, Any investment, regardless of the dollar amount, is complex and will require you to do a lot of work on the front end to protect yourself. ...

D & O claim against Condo Association regarding a rental contract termination as well as a management termination.

Based on the very limited facts provided, you may very well be able to recover your actual damages from the association and its directors, but, in...

Hired a contractor to remodel but never sign a contract

The Florida lien laws have VERY specific requirements, and if the contractor did not follow each and every one of these requirements, he is not...

I want a lawyer to help me setter a dispute with UFG. I purchased a franchise (Embroidme) and feel they owe me $45,000.

You need to gather all of your documents, including your purchase documents and sale documents and any franchise disclosure documents you have and...

Do I need an intellectual property law attorney?

You need to seek the advice and counsel of an experienced trademark lawyer in your area. Whether the competitor has rights to make you change your...

Can the owner of a company that sold franchises of the company to help expand the business take them back?

It depends. Many more facts are needed to answer your question. The franchise laws are particular. Are you referring to locations that are not...

I have an independent contractor non disclosure/non complete agreement that I want to get out of

The ramifications could be significant (but perhaps not insurmountable). The franchisor will likely have to make revisions to its franchise...

In most cases all of the shareholders of a corporation do not have to sign to bind the corporation. Please note, however, that franchise law is...

What is the difference between starting a franchise as an individual as opposed to as a company?

The big downside to NOT forming a company is personal liability. I can't tell from your question whether you are contemplating BUYING a franchised...

I own a franchise. I need to talk with a lawyer that knows franchise law.

As my colleagues have noted whether you have a cause of action and who you have an action against (the encroaching franchisee and/or the...