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Our clients are franchisors and franchisees including area developers and master franchisees. We also work with product manufacturers and distributors, service and product based start-up ventures, professional corporations and limited liability companies. Our firm serves as outside general counsel to businesses that have ongoing legal contract issues but are not ready to hire full-time in-house counsel.
We consistently hear from many business owners that are searching for quality legal representation and lawyers that make things simple, not complex. As a small business, we understand your needs. We also offer competent legal advice at business-friendly rates. Trust us to handle your legal issues so that you can focus on what is truly important – building a business. Call us if you are starting a business, acquiring a business, or expanding.
We help you evaluate a franchise BEFORE you sign on the dotted line. A franchise agreement is typically hundreds of pages long and can be intimidating and confusing. As experienced franchise counsel, we help you understand your franchise duties and obligations. We also explain the training and support that the franchisor will provide. We have counseled franchise clients at every stop of the franchise process.
Buying or selling a business is a major decision with both tax and legal considerations. We recommend that you engage an attorney and accountant to guide you through this important process. If you plan to buy a business, we guide you through each step of the pre-closing process from letter of intent to closing. Every smart business owner needs an exit strategy. Let us help you with your exit plan.
Yes, we routinely help clients obtain licenses and permits on the state, federal and local level. We have assisted clients in food services (quick service and full-service restaurants), healthcare, construction, transportation, and many other areas with annual compliance standards and licensing. Call us for a compliance review to ensure that your business is current on permits and licenses.
Yes. At Sibert Law, we put our years of experience to work for you. We are your one-stop shop for business transactions including contracts, employment, leasing and more. One way that we provide value is by taking the time to learn your business. We then tailor a solution to fit your needs and then offer a comprehensive legal strategy BEFORE we begin. We don’t offer “one size fits all” solutions because each situation is unique.
The short answer is both. As a franchisee attorney, we review and negotiate franchise agreements. We also advise new franchisees on industry standards and answer any franchise or contract related questions. With franchisors, we offer practical advice and guidance on franchisee related issues and concerns. Because we bring both perspectives to the table, this is a win-win for both prospective franchisees and future franchisors.
We concentrate on business and franchise law with a focus on contract drafting, review and negotiation. We help individuals form a corporation, LLC or partnership and help them navigate startup legal issues. We continue to work with clients as they grow and expand to multiple locations, new markets, manufacture and distribute new products and services, and hire employees or outsource their production.
We offer flex billing, which means that we offer flat fees for franchise reviews and franchisors. We also offer a flat fee StartSmart incorporation package that includes everything you need to start a business at an affordable price. Our business-friendly rates help you maximize your legal budget. For large or long-term projects, we combine flat fees with competitive hourly rates. Call our office for a free consultation and custom quote.
