$ 350-350 per hour
James Alfred Meaney
About James
Biography
Jim’s experience includes:
- Commercial law/litigation practice for over 30 years
- Franchise Disclosure Document preparation and development
- Franchise Dispute Resolution - mediation, arbitration and litigation
- Franchise experience as government regulator, General Counsel and in private practice
- General Counsel and Vice President of Franchise Development for Damon’s Grill®
- General Counsel of the Ohio Petroleum Retailers and Repair Association
- Section Chief of the Ohio Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Section (responsible for enforcement of Ohio’s Business Opportunity Law)
- Chair of the Columbus Bar Association’s Franchise and Distribution Law Committee
- General/ongoing representation of franchise systems
- Member of The American Bar Association Forum on Franchising since 1989 (service on Litigation, Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee (2012-15) and Chair of Small and Solo Practice Group (2014-15))
- Representation of franchise purchasers/FDD Review/Negotiation
- Author of How to Buy a Franchise and numerous franchise articles and presentations
- Mediation Services - for franchise and general commercial matters
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Ohio for 48 years
State: Ohio
Acquired: 1977
No misconduct found
Location
Zaino Law Group LPA
5775 Perimeter Drive, Suite 275, Dublin, OH, 43017
Zaino Law Group, LPA
7507 Ravens Nest Ct., Columbus, OH, 43235
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James Alfred Meaney's Reviews
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James Alfred Meaney's Lawyer Endorsements
"Jim Meaney has a well-deserved reputation for his work in the area of franchising. He is also highly skilled as a trial lawyer. I worked with him on an employment matter that several lawyers had turned down. He tried the case and won a great result for the client. I highly endorse him for any civil litigation matter."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Jim is at the top of his field in franchising. He wrote the key article on Ohio's Business Opportunity Act, which has been cited numerous times by courts. I used him as an expert witness on franchising to testify on numerous issues, and he regularly impressed me with the breadth and depth of his knowledge on franchising."
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Experience
Honors
2015
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
2015 Columbus CEO Top Lawyers, Columbus C.E.O. Magazine
2015
Franchise 2015, Who's Who Legal
2004
International Who’s Who of Franchising Lawyers, Named in the 2014 International Who’s Who of Franchising Lawyers
1994
The Best Lawyers in America, Named in Franchise Law Section of The Best Lawyers in America (1994-1997 and 2005-2014)
Work Experience
2009 - Present
Shareholder, Zaino Law Group LPA
2005 - 2008
General Counsel & VP of Franchise Development, Damon's International, Inc.
Associations
1987 - Present
American Bar Association
1984 - Present
Columbus Ohio Bar AssociationMember
1977 - Present
Ohio State Bar AssociationMember
Education
2015
Mediate.com University
Basic Mediation Training
1977
University of Dayton School of Law
Juris Doctor
1974
University of Dayton
Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2014
American Bar Association, Forum on Franchising, Webinar
Disputes during the Three Phases of a Franchise Relationship
2014
American Bar Association Forum on Franchising, 2014 Annual Forum
Forum Selection Clauses After Atlantic Marine
2012
2012 Annual Forum on Franchising (Upcoming)
“Representing the Franchisor—A Primer on Designing the System, Drafting and Registering Documents and Providing On-going Counseling,” American Bar Association Forum on Franchising, 2012 Annual Forum (Co-presenter - October 2012)
2011
Seminar
“Franchising in Ohio: What Every Lawyer Needs to Know,” Ohio State Bar Association, (Co-author -September 23, 2011)
2011
Columbus Accounting Show
Franchising: Ohio & Beyond
2010
Columbus Accounting Show
Franchising - Still Hot After All These Years!
2010
2010 Annual Forum on Franchising
“Starting A Franchise System: Practical Considerations, Planning and Development,” American Bar Association Forum on Franchising, 2010 Annual Forum (Co-author - October 2010)
Publications
2014
American Bar Association Forum on Franchising, 2014 Annual Forum
Views from the Bench
2012
ABA Forum on Franchising - Book Chapter
Covenants Against Competition in Franchising (2nd Ed.), (Chapter Author: U.S. Virgin Islands), June 3, 2003; 3rd Edition, due 2012
2011
e-Book
How to Buy a Franchise
2010
2010 Annual Forum on Franchisng
“Starting A Franchise System: Practical Considerations, Planning and Development,” American Bar Association Forum on Franchising, 2010 Annual Forum (Co-author - October 2010)
2006
2006 Annual Forum on Franchsing
“Embracing Diversity in Franchise Systems and Managing Associated Legal Risks,” American Bar Association Forum on Franchising, 2006 Annual Forum (Co-author - October 2006)
2003
American Bar Association Forum on Franchising, 2003 Annual Forum (Co-author - October 2003)
“Twelve O’clock High: Litigating under Statutes Beyond Traditional Franchise Laws,” American Bar Association Forum on Franchising, 2003 Annual Forum (Co-author - October 2003)
1996
American Bar Association Forum on Franchising, 1996 Annual Forum (Comprehensive Mini-Program
“Representing Franchisees,” American Bar Association Forum on Franchising, 1996 Annual Forum (Comprehensive Mini-Program) (Co-author - October 1996)
1987
Pilot Books
Evaluating and Buying a Franchise
1984
1 Franchise Law Journal 169
"Ohio's Business Opportunity Law: A Practical Guide," 11 Ohio Northern Law Review 651 (1984); Republished, (1986).
Languages
English
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