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Trista W. McConell
10.0 
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Offers Video ConferencingVideo ConfNew York, NY Attorney with 14 years of experience
Business, Construction and Real Estate
Brooklyn Law School
Trista W. McConnell serves as an Associate at Rich, Intelisano & Katz, LLP, with a focus on commercial and construction litigation.
Mrs. McConnell earned her Juris Doctor cum laude from Brooklyn Law School, where she was a Richardson Scholar. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree summa cum laude in Political Science from John Jay College of Criminal Justice. Mrs. McConnell is a member of the Bar of the State of New York, and is admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York. Mrs. McConnell is a member of the Association...
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Douglas Smith
ALPINE, UT Attorney with 45 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness and Trademarks
Brigham Young University
Douglas D. Smith
Franchise Smith, LLC
Attorney handling matters in franchising and multi-unit operations
Birthplace: Idaho Falls, Idaho
Education: Brigham Young University,
- Bachelor's degree in political science, 1976;
- J. Reuben Clark Law School, Brigham Young University,
- Juris Doctorate, 1978
Licensed in Oregon and Utah
Doug Smith has specialized in franchise law since 1981 with an emphasis on structure and drafting of franchise agreements and disclosure materials; selection and registration of trademarks; compliance with state and federal franchise and business opportunity laws including the preparation of relevant disclosure and registration materials; and franchise related litigation. He has a working knowledge of French and Romanian.
He has...
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Nannette B. Dean
Dublin, OH Attorney with 28 years of experience
Bankruptcy and Estate Planning
Capital University Law School
It is never easy to admit that you need to ask for help.
It is especially difficult when the problems are financial.
At Dean Law Co., LLC, we strive to provide solutions for financial problems that maintain the integrity, dignity, and confidentiality of our clients. Bankruptcy is an incredibly powerful and effective tool for dealing with financial difficulties when the case is handled by competent, credible professionals who are focused on personalizing a result for your specific needs.
Dean Law Co., LLC is a small firm focused on bankruptcy representation of individual and small business debtors in chapter 7 bankruptcy and chapter...
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Leslie Gentile
Elyria, OH Lawyer with 27 years of experience
Divorce, Domestic Violence, Family and Juvenile
University of Akron
Sole practitioner focusing on Family Law (see below), practicing primarily in Lorain County and Cuyahoga County. Competent, compassionate, experienced representation with a sincere commitment to advocacy and the welfare of clients and children.
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John Christopher Bucalo
Cleveland, OH Attorney with 30 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury, Social Security Disability and Workers' Comp
Cleveland State University
Ederlina Yu Co
Sacramento, CA Lawyer with 21 years of experience
Civil Rights
Georgetown University Law Center
Jennifer Co
Business and IP
Columbia University School of Law
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Chad Edward Cos
Rosedale, MD Attorney with 25 years of experience
Bankruptcy, Business, Criminal and Divorce
University of Maryland - Baltimore
Jennifer Lee Co
San Francisco, CA Lawyer with 18 years of experience
IP
Columbia Law School and Columbia Law School
Patrick Reyes Co
SF, CA Lawyer with 25 years of experience
Loyola Univ School of Law
Man Sung Co
Cupertino, CA Attorney with 22 years of experience
Santa Clara University School of Law
Yvonne Janette Co
SANTA FE, NM Lawyer with 24 years of experience
Harvard Law School and Harvard Law School
LLC Miller
NORWICH, VT Lawyer
Business, Estate Planning and Tax
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Romeo Co Lim
Oceanside, CA Attorney with 17 years of experience
Bankruptcy
Northwestern California U
Melody Co Huang
Brooklyn, NY Lawyer with 24 years of experience
St. John's University School of Law and St. John's University School of Law
Lindafel Co Sarno
New York, NY Attorney with 27 years of experience
Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University and Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University
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Brian J. Bagley
10.0 (11 Peer Reviews)
Longmont, CO Lawyer with 24 years of experience
Criminal, DUI & DWI, Divorce and Personal Injury
University of Colorado - Boulder
Brian J. Bagley, J.D., M.B.A.
Chief Executive Officer & Senior Partner
The founder and chief counsel of the Bagley Law Firm, LLC, Brian provides legal representation to businesses, families, and individuals. He specializes in the areas of family law, divorce, criminal law, personal injury, business law, and civil litigation.
In addition to the practice of law, Brian served on City Council and as the Mayor of Longmont, CO for a decade of public service. Brian's other community activities include teaching at the University of Colorado at Boulder's Leeds School of Business, as well as a professor for the university's prestigious Presidents Leadership Class,...
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Ryan Douglas Smith
Portland, OR Lawyer with 20 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness and IP
University of Oregon School of Law
Peak Franchise Law focuses on franchise law and areas of law that complement the franchise legal practice, including business entity formations; trademark law; business sales and acquisitions; intellectual property rights; and a variety of commercial contracts.
With respect to franchise law, the firm creates and reviews Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDDs), prepares and files state franchise registrations, advises on franchise relationship matters, negotiates franchise-related contracts, helps U.S. companies expand internationally through franchising and licensing, helps international companies franchise in the United States, and provides other franchise legal services.
With respect to business sales and acquisitions, the firm represents buyers and sellers...
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Sean L. Robertson
Yorkville, IL Lawyer with 20 years of experience
201 E. Veterans Parkway
Suite 14B
Yorkville, IL 60560
Estate Planning, Real Estate and Tax
DePaul College of Law
Sean Robertson is an experienced business law and real estate attorney with more than 14 years of experience. He graduated from DePaul University College of Law and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and he gained a strong background in taxation law during his time in law school. Sean Robertson's legal experience has been varied and has involved issues surrounding business litigation, wealth management, estate planning, divorce, and family law.
During the last recession, Sean worked to litigate a wide variety of cases involving loan disputes, business interests, creditor/debtor contracts, and post-judgment law. This background gives him the understanding needed to...
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Drew Chalfant
Cincinnati, OH Lawyer
Business, IP, Real Estate and Trademarks
Salmon P. Chase College of Law, Northern Kentucky University
Drew is an experienced transactional attorney who is passionate about advising his clients with a “business-first” mentality. Drew’s practice focuses on holistic business and legal advising for his client’s various needs, including: franchising, licensing and distribution; small business and independent contractor representation; contract drafting, negotiation and review, intellectual property registration, management and enforcement, real estate transactions; mergers and acquisitions; and pre-litigation dispute resolution and counseling. Drew has advised numerous businesses inside and outside of the franchising sector by providing support to all facets of the business lifecycle from inception to private equity exit.
Drew co-founded Roda & Chalfant, LLC in...
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Michael Katz
Centennial, CO Attorney with 46 years of experience
(888) 780-0910
12835 E. Arapahoe Road
Tower-2 #700
Centennial, CO 80012
Free ConsultationBusiness and Real Estate
University of Colorado - Boulder
Mr. Katz is practicing attorney in Colorado and is a senior partner and managing member of Corporon & Katz, LLC. Mr. Katz has been practicing law for over 35 years during which time he has limited his practice to the areas of franchise, real estate and business law. He represents franchisors and franchisees from around the United States and has clients in Europe and Australia. He is an active member of the American Bar Association subcommittees on Franchising and Business. He has been recognized by Franchise Times in 2014 and again in 2015 as a leader in...
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Nancy L Lanard
Plymouth Meeting, PA Lawyer with 45 years of experience
(215) 392-0030
600 W. Germantown Pike
Suite 400
Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
Free ConsultationBusiness
Villanova University School of Law
Nancy has decades of experience as both a nationally recognized franchise attorney and general business attorney. Nancy started her franchise legal career as an in-house attorney for the #1 weight-loss company in the US with over 1300 franchised locations. From there Nancy formed her own law firm growing it to over 5 attorneys at its peak. Nancy is Senior Partner at Lanard and Associates. Nancy has received awards from leading franchise periodicals naming her one of the top franchise attorneys in the U.S. Nancy is recognized by both her peers and her clients as a premier franchise attorney...
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Brad Denton
Mesa, AZ Lawyer with 28 years of experience
Appeals, Business, Collections and Real Estate
University of Chicago
In more than 20 years of practice, Brad has represented businesses and individuals in many different areas.
Helping Small Businesses. Brad spends a lot of time working with small business owners. He has developed expertise in the areas of law that are important to small businesses. He helps business owners decide the structure of their businesses, whether corporations, partnerships, limited liability companies (LLCs), or something else. Businesses often have legal issues related to their employees, and so Brad has developed expertise in that area. And because legal disputes can happen, Brad can help his business clients prosecute and defend lawsuits. Brad’s...
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Keith Kanouse
Boca Raton, FL Attorney with 48 years of experience
Business and Securities
University of Notre Dame
I represent start-up businesses and existing businesses that want to expand through franchising, licensing, dealerships, distributorships, private placement of securities. I also do business entity formation such as S corporations and LLC. I also represent buyers and sellers of businesses. I represent tenants in lease negotiation.
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Sharon Almaguer
McAllen, TX Lawyer with 34 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Elder, Estate Planning and Family
An attorney with over twenty eight years of experience, Sharon helps individuals and companies resolve even the most difficult and complex cases in an efficient manner. Sharon has experience assisting clients in a variety of practice areas including estate planning, probate, guardianship law, elder law, wills and trusts, adoption law, special needs planning, qualified income trusts, medicaid eligibility, residential and commercial real estate, asset protection, corporate and business law, corporate and LLC formation, franchising, and ad valorem tax issues. Call to discuss your case or legal issue with us today.
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Regan A. Sweeney
Portland, ME Lawyer with 17 years of experience
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfAdministrative, Business, Landlord Tenant and Real Estate
American University
I am a solo practitioner, based out of Portland, Maine, with a unique practice that is both local and international.
Locally, I represent and advise individuals and small businesses in a wide array of legal issues, including, but not limited to: landlord/tenant matters, real estate transfers, LLC and small business formation, and small business consulting.
Internationally, I provide legal advice and guidance to consumer product manufacturers, importers, distributors, and retailers, to ensure compliance with all applicable U.S. federal and state laws and regulations. As a former Trial Attorney with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, I represent companies in compliance and other...
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Dr Juan Manuel Suero
(809) 532-7223
Avenida Francia 123
Suite 101 - Edif Khoury
Santo Domingo, 10205
Free ConsultationBusiness, Collections, Divorce and Family
Stetson University College of Law and UNIBE - Dominican Republic
Mr. Suero is the partner in charge of the International and Family Law Practice. He is an expert in Dominican Laws. He is the first Dominican attorney to be certified by the International Academy of Family Lawyers (IAFL), one of the most prestigious international association of Family Law attorneys from around the world. He is also very knowledgeable in Aviation Law, Franchising, Complex International Litigation, Real Estate, Insurance Law, Wills and Probate, Enforcement of Foreign Judgments, Complex Family matters, International Child abduction, and Sports Law. Mr. Suero is the co-author of various books in the field of International Family law...
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Stuart M. Dorf
Farmington, MI Lawyer with 22 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness and Consumer
Illinois Institute of Technology and Tulane University School of Law
I've focused my career on building successful businesses. Over the past decade I created several nationally recognized organizations in the technology, marketing and real estate industries. By accurately evaluating market opportunities, targeting customer needs, and developing differentiated solutions,
Industry focus includes:
-Law and Accounting Firms
-B2B private corporations
-Information Technology
-Investment Banking, Venture Capital & Private Equity
Selected Highlights:
-Co-founder - Instadium.com
-Co-founder - Website4you.com
-Co-founder - GoWebBaby USA, LLC
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Ghada Skaff
Tampa, FL Attorney with 17 years of experience
Business
University of Florida and The George Washington University Law School
While attending law school at the University of Florida, Ghada served as a research assistant for a professor of law, a Law Clerk at the Clerk of Circuit Court in Hillsborough County and as a Summer Associate at Gray Robinson. After graduating, cum laude, she returned to her native Tampa to serve as the general counsel of a family-owned manufacturing and export corporation. Since co-founding Lieser Skaff Alexander, Ghada has concentrated her practice in the area of business law. Ghada assists Tampa businesses on a wide range of complex transactions, such as: purchase and sale agreements, franchise agreements,...
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Leonard Anthony Bellavia
Mineola, NY Lawyer with 41 years of experience
Bankruptcy, Business, Estate Planning and Real Estate
St. John's University School of Law
Leonard A. Bellavia, founding partner of the law firm of Bellavia Blatt Andron & Crossett, PC, is a nationally recognized authority in the field of automotive franchise law and represents thousands of automobile dealerships across the country in all aspects of commercial litigation and buy/sell transactions. He has been instrumental in negotiating the sale of hundreds of dealerships and has achieved national recognition for advocating the mass action litigation model on behalf of franchised automobile dealers. Most notably, Len has successfully implemented the mass litigation model in the following actions: • In a settlement to recover reasonable compensation for warranty parts...
