Woodland Hills, California Franchise Business Disputes
Investing in a franchise promises the best of all worlds: An opportunity to own and manage your own business but with all the work of establishing a market and brand name already done for you. Unfortunately, franchising has historically been prone to significant legal disputes. James W. Denison is an experienced lawyer committed to protecting the rights of franchisees.
When you face a dispute with a franchisor, an experienced lawyer can effectively assert your rights. Contact James W. Denison, Attorney at Law, for a free consultation.
Franchise law is complex and litigation can lead to serious financial loss. Mr. Denison can strategically and effectively represent you in franchise business disputes.
Some truths about franchising:
- Although special legislation exists to protect franchisees, all that is required is that the franchisor makes certain disclosures
- State licensing authorities do not guarantee the soundness of franchise investments. In fact, they do not even guarantee that information franchisors are required to provide to franchisees is accurate or true
- Franchisors commonly include penalties and other one-sided provisions in their contracts that are not in fact enforceable by the courts. Without legal counsel, franchisees may have no way of knowing whether a franchisor's demands are legitimate
- Despite pro-franchisee legislation, other laws affecting franchises include traps for the unwary. Often the franchisee who uses self-help in dealing with a franchisor ends up unwittingly giving up his or her legal rights
Most franchise attorneys have familiarity with franchise legislation from the perspective of franchisor clients seeking to register and sell a franchise.
But resolution of franchise disputes typically demands familiarity with many areas of the law - contract, trademark, trade secrets, unfair business practices, securities fraud, common law fraud - as well as the advocacy skills needed to pursue a client's case effectively in the courts.
Mr. Denison provides competent representation to franchisees in these legal areas:
- Proprietary rights and trademark disputes
- Settlements and negotiations
- FTC and UFOC disclosure laws
- Disputes involving trade secrets, operational procedures, and practices
James W. Denison has extensive experience with the complex issues that arise in franchise cases and, with his litigation and excellent legal writing background, is uniquely qualified to handle franchise disputes and their resolution.
Contact James W. Denison, Attorney at Law, for a free consultation with an experienced Woodland Hills, California lawyer with over 16 years in practice and extensive motion and pre-trial victories.
Free consultations ● Credit cards accepted ● Located conveniently in the heart of the Warner Center business district, across from the Promenade
James W. Denison, Attorney at Law
21550 Oxnard St, Ste 300, PMB 81
Woodland Hills, CA 91367
Phone: (818) 224-5250
Fax: (818) 224-5245