Our franchise lawyers assist clients in all stages of franchise development and continuance. This Practice Group calls on the knowledge and experience of attorneys in a wide variety of departments and practice areas including Business and Corporate, Real Estate, Construction, Intellectual Property, Business Litigation, Immigration, Labor and Employment, Securities and Corporate Finance, and Venture Capital.

Whether you are a franchise and distribution company, multi-unit operator, private investor or venture capital company, we will help you formulate a plan that addresses your specific legal needs. Major areas of assistance include:

• Franchise Law Counseling and Regulatory Compliance – transactional and regulatory matters including entity formation, structure, registration and documentation, and disclosure
   
• Intellectual Property - trademark availability and registration, service marks, trade secrets, copyrights and licensing agreements
   
• Commercial Real Estate – land use/development considerations, mortgage and leasing and environmental concerns
   
• Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution – franchise relationship management and termination, commercial disputes and product liability
   
• Mergers/Acquisitions – including franchise system due diligence
   
• Securities and Financial Lending – initial public offerings, regulation and compliance
   
• Immigration – issues advisement and assistance with visas for owners, executives and other key employees

Damon & Morey attorneys stand ready to address and anticipate the many issues facing the franchise industry today and in the future.