Franchisees
Maryland Business Franchise Attorneys
Providing Personal Counsel and Legal Representation for Over 25 Years
The attorneys at Bernstein & Feldman, P.A., headquartered in Annapolis, Maryland, have extensive experience protecting the interests of franchisees and prospective franchisees. Our franchise attorneys have represented Maryland franchisees across a broad spectrum of industries.
Experienced Maryland Business Franchise Lawyers
Our firm has a solid understanding of Maryland franchising laws and regularly handles transactional and litigation matters related to acquiring a franchise, renewing franchise agreements, and the sale of franchises. Our attorneys review and negotiate changes to franchise documents, dealing with issues such as the Uniform Franchise Offering Circulars (UFOC) and franchise agreements. In addition, we provide legal advice and representation on matters such as:
- Buying a Franchise
- Negotiation of real estate lease agreements
- Territorial development agreements
- Intellectual property and trade secret matters
- Antitrust, unfair competition, and encroachment matters
- Preparation of shareholder or operating agreements
- Franchise termination agreements
- Franchising contracts
We also have significant experience counseling our clients on the structure of their business and the business entity that underlies the franchise.
Maryland Franchise Litigation
Business litigation is all too common in the relationships between franchisors and franchisees. We have successfully resolved numerous franchise business disputes through mediation and arbitration. However, our attorneys are skilled litigators with the ability to effectively resolve franchise disputes in court, when a trial is necessary.
Contact Our Maryland Business Franchise Attorneys
If you are considering buying a franchise and need a skilled business franchise attorney, please contact the Maryland franchise lawyers at Bernstein & Feldman P.A. Our attorneys can be reached by phone at (410) 573-0017, by e-mail, or by filling out the intake form on the Contact Us page.
Bernstein & Feldman P.A. handles franchise matters in Maryland and Washington D.C. including Annapolis, Baltimore, and Anne Arundel County, Queen Anne's County, Prince Georges County, Howard County, Talbot County, Kent County, Caroline County, Calvert County, and St. Mary's County.
