The Katz Law Group, headed by franchise attorney David S. Katz, counsels its franchise clients - both franchisees, franchisors, and master franchises - on all aspects of franchising, licensing, and distribution law. Our law firm's working knowledge and depth of experience allows us to give our clients practical advice and realistic solutions to meet every business challenge.
Our representation has included multi-district litigation and litigation before federal, state, and arbitration tribunals. Our clients have included a broad spectrum of industries, including banking institutions, retail outlets, restaurants, food products, leasing agencies, automobile services, and other professional industries or services.
Protecting Your Legal Interests
The Katz Law Group is active in the franchise community. Our deep knowledge of this industry allows us to provides strategic, comprehensive guidance to clients in a number of areas including but not limited to:
- How to start a franchise, including legal issues that potential franchisees need to consider
- How to structure a franchise system
- Preparation, negotiation, and review of disclosure statements and Uniform Franchise Disclosure Documents
- Preparation, negotiation, and review of all commercial leases for the franchise, franchise agreements, confidentiality agreements, construction agreements, supplier agreements, and other relevant documents
- Counsel during sales and transfers
- Preparation and review of franchise system exit strategies
- The franchisee's right to renew, including disputes regarding their obligation to cure alleged deficiencies
- Compliance with state and federal regulations
- Operating a franchise
- Responding to regulatory agencies' inquiries or formal investigations
- Allegations of franchise encroachment
- Identification and resolution of any franchise law violation
- Litigation, mediation, or arbitration of franchise disputes
These services are complemented by our commitment to effectively communicate with our clients and to understand their unique business, culture, and goals. We understand the risks inherent to many franchisee/franchisor relationships and work with our clients so that we handle their legal matters while they protect the franchise's brand and work on business growth.
Franchise Litigation & Dispute Resolution
When disputes arise, the Katz Law Group has the knowledge, experience, and resources to guide clients through each step of the legal proceeding. We remain informed of franchise law, including keeping abreast of any new laws or court decisions that could have an impact on franchisee rights and the outcome of a client's dispute.
We always prepare for litigation, but when it is possible to resolve these disputes outside the courtroom, we do so through negotiation, mediation, or arbitration when it is in our client's best interests.
Massachusetts Franchise Attorneys at the Katz Law Group
If your company is facing litigation over a franchising dispute in Worcester, Marlborough, Framingham, or the rest of Massachusetts, your legal interests are at stake. The Katz Law Group can help your company through these situations and protect your reputation. Contact us today for a consultation or call our law office at (508) 480-8202.
