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Janet Spiro Martin
also known as Janet Martin
About Janet
Biography
What sets me apart from other lawyers and firms is that having been in-house corporate counsel for an international franchise company for 20 years, gives me unique insight to efficieint and practical advice in handling client matters and determining pragmatic options for resolution. Being a sole practitioner, I will give you the highest level of expertise, at a fair price. And with prompt response!
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Franchising
75%
41 years
Business
25%
41 years
Fees and Rates
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Licensed in California for 41 years
State: California
Acquired: 1984
No misconduct found
Licensed in Washington for 3 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2022
No misconduct found
Location
Janet Martin, Attorney at Law
www.janetmartinlaw.com, 25108 Marguerite Pky #A334, Mission Viejo, CA, 92692
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Janet Spiro Martin's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 184 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by KI | October 21, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Excellent Legal Guidance and Professional Support
Janet has been exceptionally professional and reliable throughout our legal process. She provided clear and practical guidance, always ensuring that we fully understood each step before moving forward. Her deep knowledge of franchise law and attention to detail helped us navigate a very complex situa...
Posted by Raul | September 27, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Highly recommend business and franchise lawyer
I hired Janet to assist me with my FDD, and she has been one of the most outstanding professionals I've had the pleasure of working with. Although my schedule caused some delays in the process, Janet remained incredibly patient, supportive, and professional every step of the way. I highly recommend h...
Posted by anonymous | August 25, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Clear and Competent Franchise Counsel
Janet helped me review the Franchise Agreement (FA) for an immersive entertainment location I’m launching. As a first-time franchisee, I needed someone who could balance legal protection with practical, deal-oriented advice. Janet delivered that. She helped me identify key negotiation points, suggest...
Posted by Shannon | September 27, 2024 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
INFORMATIVE
Janet was referred to me by a friend and I am SO grateful that I had the opportunity to talk with her. She certainly knows her way around the Franchise laws and business. She helped facilitate decisions and asked great questions to help me get there on my own. Thank you Janet for your time and expe...
Posted by Rick H | September 8, 2024 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
She's an Ace at Franchise Law
I've been in franchising for 21+ years. Have worked with some great legal minds in the business and Janet is right there with the best of them. She's a protector of good franchising and me and my business. Can't recommend her highly enough!
Janet Spiro Martin's Lawyer Endorsements
"I recently worked on a protracted litigation-structured sale as co-counsel with Janet. I have practiced franchise litigation nationally for the last 35 years, and I am confidently able to say that Janet provides top level transactional franchise services. Janet is a tenacious advocate, a quick and thorough evaluator, and is not afraid to tell it like she sees it on any issue that appears on the radar screen."
"Janet is an extraordinary attorney. She's a hard worker and very detail oriented. I highly recommend Janet!"
"Janet and I have for some years now belonged to an Orange County Bar related group that provides a forum for its attorney members who have questions in and out of their fields of expertese to seek counsel from other attorneys. Over the years I have always been impressed with Janet's breadth knowledge in the law and unique approach to difficult questions. I wholeheartedly endorse Janet!"
"I endorse this attorney, whose reputation and credentials speak for themselves."
"I endorse this lawyer. I immediately made a connection with Janet. She has an engaging personality. Her specialty is a much needed service and it is hard to find an attorney with her level of expertise in Southern California."
"Janet Martin is dedicated to her clients. She is hardworking, tenacious and experienced. If you have a franchise or are thinking of investing in a franchise, you should talk with Janet Martin."
"Ms. Martin's online responses indicate a high level of practical experience coupled with the gravitas that you need from a lawyer for a serious business transaction."
"Ms. Martin is a valuable asset to this community. Her dedication to the law and her clients is admirable."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Ms. Martin provides thoughtful, intelligent advice. I endorse this attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer. Janet is the consummate professional."
"I endorse Janet Martin. I have read the thoughtful and accurate responses Ms. Martin has provided to questions posed on Avvo, and am impressed. She clearly has a depth of knowledge and common sense that any client would benefit from."
"I endorse this lawyer. In her responses to questions asked on Avvo, Ms. Martin has consistently shown a great depth of understanding of franchising and franchise law. Her answers are also consistently thorough and, I believe, among the most helpful to the asker."
"I endorse this attorney. Have read many of Ms. Janet S Martin’s answers to complicated legal issues and she has consistently addressed them head-on and on-point. Also, her franchise information is useful for those considering purchasing a franchise."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Janet answers franchise law questions frequently on Avvo and always has insightful and well thought out responses. I endorse this attorney."
"Attorney Martin consistently offers excellent legal insights and is a great asset to this community. Without reservation I endorse this lawyer."
"Ms. Martin is an asset to the Avvo community. She consistently provides highly detailed and accurate analysis in response to questions posted. These are precisely the skills I would look for in a lawyer. I endorse this lawyer."
"Having viewed hundreds of answers of Ms. Martin, they are consistently accurate, analytic, and customized to the needs of the Avvo askers. These are exactly the qualities that every client would look for when hiring an attorney."
"Janet Spiro Martin, Esq. is a Superb Business and Franchising Lawyer who simply gets the best results for her clients. I endorse her"
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Experience
Honors
2015
2015 Top Contrbutor, AVVO
2015
Clients' Choice Award 2015, AVVO
2015
Top Attorney-Superb Rating 9.3, AVVO
2014
Top Contributor 2014, AVVO
2014
Clients' Choice Award 2014, AVVO
2013
Clients' Choice Award 2013, AVVO
2013
Top Contrbutor 2013, AVVO
2013
Most Visitors; Most Referrals, BTN Irvine Chapter
2013
Most Referrals, Building Trades Network
Work Experience
2007 - Present
Owner/Attorney, Law Office of Janet Martin
1989 - 2011
General Counsel, Sir Speedy, Inc.
Associations
2020 - Present
State Bar of California, Business Law Section, Franchise Law CommitteeMember
2020 - Present
California Lawyers AssociationMember
2018 - Present
Orange County Bar Association, Masters DivisionMember
2015 - Present
Orange County Bar AssociationDirector, Solo Practitioner Section
2015 - Present
National Association Of Women Business OwnersMember
2012 - Present
Franchise Business Network, IFAFranchise Attorney Member
2012 - Present
Orange County Bar AssociationMember-Solo Practitioner Section
2012 - Present
National Association Professional WomenAttorney Member
2011 - Present
American Bar AssociationAttorney Forum on Franchising
1991 - Present
United States 9th Circuit CourtAttorney Member
1984 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaAttorney Member
Sample of Legal Cases
New Franchisor Client
Prepared required Franchise Disclosure Documents
Disgruntled Franchise Client
Full release from Franchise Agreement plus Damages for Client
Asset Purchase of 2 Franchises
Successful consummatiom of purshase of franchises
Breach of Contract Case
Negotiated favorable settlement paid to Client
Franchisee Client
Negotiated mutual termination of Franchise Agreement and settlement payment to Client
Education
2011
American Arbitration Association
Certified Neutral
1984
Loyola Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1981
California St Univ Long Beach
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2015
So OC Womens Networkig Group
What is a Franchise?
2014
South Orange County Womens Network Group
Using the Small Claims System
2014
Building Trades Network
What is a Trust Agreement?
2013
Building Trades Network
When to Incorporate
2013
Attitude Adjustment
How's Your Legal Health
2012
Living Smart & Well
Get a Legal Check Up
Publications
2013
Franchise Blog
Franchise, Distributor or License?
2012
www.franchise-info.ca
When SHould You Provide an Exclusive Territory to a Franchisee?
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can franchisor require a vendor to withhold services or product from a franchisee because of a past-due with the franchisor?
26 Jun 2025
Q&A
My franchise agreement has been fulfilled. There is no money left in our business. Walk away or try to improve biz to sell it?
14 Aug 2024
Q&A
Got a Franchise termination letter with opportunity to cure. Accused of fraud and dishonesty and no proof is provided.
07 Aug 2024