Services

Our team of specialists and attorneys has over 50 years combined  experience as business owners, franchisors, franchisees, franchise consultants as well as, lawyers.  Our experts use that experience to help you create and successfully manage your franchise system.  Shelton Law  & Associates works with franchise systems of all sizes from startup franchisors to well-established Domestic and International brands.  Our firm provides ongoing, flat monthly retainers as your Outsourced  In-house Counsel. We meet with you weekly to get to know all aspects of  your business, so we can provide the following services to you:

• Franchise Disclosure Documents for startup and existing franchisors
• Franchise Annual and Quarterly Updates to maintain state and federal compliance
• Draft and file State Registrations, business opportunity exemptions, and Renewals
• Develop, Draft and File your Goodwill Protection Plan through  Trademarks, Copyrights and Patents – earning you broader protection  than those online Trademark companies
• Negotiate with vendors to improve your Profit & Loss and your Franchisee’s bottom line
• Relationship building with franchisees, franchise counsels, and cooperatives
• Provide counsel related to U.S. and International expansion

We work with some of the best businesses and the best franchises in  the country. Our Franchise office is here to help you. Here is a list of  just some of our franchisee services our law firm provides:

• Reviewing and explaining the terms of the franchise agreement
• Explaining the steps or how to sign a franchise agreement
• Technical comparison of the franchise to competitors to assist with your evaluation
• Negotiating the terms of the franchise agreement, with your exit plan in mind
• Explaining how to get a good lease
• Commercial Broker assistance nationwide
• Assisting with transfers, terminations, and non-renewals
• Creating LLCs and Corporations
• Reviewing and negotiating leases
• Drafting employment and independent contractor agreements
• Drafting Non-compete & Non-disclosure agreements for your business
• 401k Rollovers/ IRA

Remember that with or without a Will – You will have to go through a Probate Court Process. Only by having a Trust will you avoid the $11,000+ Probate Fees*

We help you create a plan for the future for both your business and  your personal assets.  Whether you are planning for future medical care  or deciding how your loved ones will be supported upon your death; our  legal team is here to help with:

• Management Agreements
• Living Wills
• Living Trusts
• Guardianships
• Amendments to Wills
• Financial Powers of Attorney
• Health Care Powers of Attorney / Durable Power of Attorney
• Estate Planning
• Probate
• Charitable Trusts

Taking the time to establish a plan for the future will ensure that your desired wishes are followed.

Serving clients in California and Texas.