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New England Franchise Law AttorneyWeston, Patrick, Willard & Redding, P.A.Weston, Patrick, Willard & Redding, P.A. in Boston, Massachusetts is a full-service law firm that has been a staple in Boston’s legal community for over 100 years. While we offer a variety of legal services in business law, real estate law and general litigation, we have a significant focus in franchise law. We are dedicated to solving problems, closing deals and winning lawsuits. Our attorneys have solid training and know the value of research, thoroughness and preparation. They have chosen to practice in a small firm setting because they are committed to delivering quality legal services in a responsive and cost effective manner. In addition to our franchise and distribution law practice we offer legal services to the business community in the following areas: Business law services to established, start-up and emerging companies including: Business Sales and Acquisitions Buy/Sell Agreements Business Consulting and Transactional Matters Limited Liability Companies and Corporate General and Limited Partnerships Not-For-Profit Organizations Commercial Loan Representation Business Succession and Estate Planning Employee Restrictive Covenant and Non-Disclosure Agreements Shareholder Relations and Disputes Trusts and Probate Taxation
Real estate law services encompassing commercial and residential transactions including: The firm has an active litigation and dispute resolution practice. Our attorneys appear regularly in state and federal courts as well as in arbitration proceedings and mediations. Our firm's practice is concentrated in the following areas: Commercial and Contract Disputes Franchise Terminations and Enforcement Franchise Fraud Business Torts Insurance Defense/Personal Injury Employment Law Mortgage Foreclosures Real Estate Disputes: Commissions, Leases, Sales Contracts Insurance Coverage Debt Collection
Our colleague, attorney L. Seth Stadfeld, has over 25 years of legal experience advising and representing franchisors and franchisees on the following issues: Contract negotiation Franchise offerings Structuring agreements Registration assistance Obtaining regulatory clearance Trademark licensing Anti-trust compliance Franchise purchases and sales Pricing and supply control issues Litigation • Mediation • Arbitration Effective franchisee and franchisor representation for over 25 years…An experienced New England franchise law attorney, Mr. Stadfeld has represented individuals and business entities in a variety of industries ranging from automotive to telecommunications. He is the author of numerous articles and has served as a frequent speaker on franchise law-related subjects for the American, Massachusetts and Boston Bar Associations, Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education, Inc., the International Franchise Association, the American Association of Franchisees & Dealers and the Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys. Attorney Stadfeld has been recognized as a Massachusetts Super Lawyer in the area of franchise and distribution law. He is an adjunct professor at New England School of Law in Boston, and a former member of the Governing Committee of the American Bar Association's Forum Committee on Franchising. Contact New England franchise law attorney L. Seth Stadfeld at Weston, Patrick, Willard & Redding, P.A. Whether you are a dealer, distributor, franchisee, franchisor or supplier, Mr. Stadfeld is an experienced and proficient franchise lawyer able to effectively resolve your franchising issues. Weston, Patrick, Willard & Redding, P.A. New England Franchise Law Attorney L. Seth Stadfeld, Member 84 State Street • 11 th Floor Boston, MA 02109 Tel: (617) 742-9310 Fax: (617) 742-5734 E-Mail: Contact UsWeston, Patrick, Willard & Redding, P.A., a Boston, Massachusetts-based law firm, represents franchisees and franchisors nationally. Locally, we are here to serve individuals and businesses in Boston, greater Massachusetts and surrounding New England.
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