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Lagarias & Boulter L.L.P. has represented franchisees and dealers in hundreds of different franchise and distribution systems including:

Arco, Athlete’s Foot, Avis, Baskin Robbins, Blimpie's, Burger King, Century 21, Chrysler, Choice Hotels, Denny’s, Dominoes, Duxiana, Liberty Tax, Mail Boxes Etc., McDonald's, Quiznos, Sears, 7-Eleven, Service Masters, Snap-on Tools, Shred-it, Subway, 1-800 Radiator, and many more.

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Latest Blog Entries.

Friday, September 30, 2011 7:13:26 PM
The Case for More, Not Less, Franchisee Protection
Current franchise laws and regulations do not go far enough to protect the interests of franchisees against often times overreaching franchisors.
Friday, September 30, 2011 7:10:28 PM
Support the Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 (House Bill 1020)
Federal appellate courts continue to put their full weight behind arbitration and erode the flexibility of judges to set aside or at least limit one-sided arbitration schemes and results.
Friday, September 30, 2011 7:08:48 PM
Welcome to Franchisee Law Blog
Lagarias & Boulter, L.L.P. devotes itself to keeping up-to-date on issues important to the franchising community and to franchisees in particular.

Franchise Law

Franchisees, dealers and distributors are among the least represented groups in our country. Franchisees and dealers are often asked to sign detailed, complex and one-sided agreements drafted by the franchisor’s lawyers. Having been involved in reviewing and litigating disputes over such agreements for decades, we believe it is imperative for franchisees to receive legal advice before they sign or renew these agreements. For this reason, Lagarias & Boulter, L.L.P. usually offers a flat fee to review franchise or other agreements and accompanying offering circulars.

Our experience in representing franchisees and dealers in their relationship disputes has taught us to seek the client's objective first. Sometimes a satisfactory resolution may be obtained by unilateral action or by negotiation. In other instances arbitration, litigation or trial are necessary. In this regard, we address common franchise and distributorship claims including misrepresentation, breach of contract, improper terminations, cram-downs of new and unfair contract terms, and violations of franchise statutes, antitrust laws, and other unfair trade practice laws. The firm also prosecutes appeals when necessary. Please see our FAQ’s and the following Articles for further information on the franchise litigation:

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Overview of California Franchise Investment Law
This article provides background information about the California franchise disclosure law known as the California Franchise Investment Law.
Overview of California Franchise Relations Act
This article provides background information about California's franchise relationship law entitled the California Franchise Relations Act.