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New England Franchise Lawyer

Franchise law is a specialized area of law. At Weston, Patrick, Willard & Redding, P.A. in Boston, Massachusetts, L. Seth Stadfeld has over 25 years of experience counseling and representing existing and startup franchisees and franchisors in the following matters:

  • Structuring contractual franchise relationships in 
    • Single unit
    • Multi-unit/area franchises
    • Sub-franchising
    • Master franchising—including international
  • Area representation and brokerage arrangements
  • Prospectus (UFOC) offerings
  • State and federal registration assistance
  • Regulatory clearance and representation
  • Advising and representing franchisee groups and associations
  • Trademark applications and registrations
  • Licensing and distribution arrangements
  • Purchases and sales of franchised and franchisor businesses 
  • Acquisitions
  • Anti-trust compliance
  • Pricing issues
  • Franchise relationship consultations
  • Supply control issues
  • Structuring supplier agreements
  • Business and corporate formation for franchisees

A skilled Boston franchise lawyer, Mr. Stadfeld represents individuals and business entities who wish to enter into a franchise program or restructure their existing program. Mr. Stadfeld assists in creating and negotiating legally sound agreements to govern the franchise relationship consistent with franchise law. He has developed close working relationships with franchisees and franchisors in a variety of industries. He can assist franchise systems, both large and small in the creation and review of various agreements and in maintaining sound franchisee-franchisor relationships.

For franchisors, in addition to UFOC and contract work, Mr. Stadfeld advises them in franchise company purchase and sale arrangements, including mergers and acquisitions as well as in fostering healthy relationships with franchisees.

In addition to an extensive franchise law transaction practice, attorney L. Seth Stadfeld represents franchisees and franchisors in dispute resolution matters.

At Weston, Patrick, Willard & Redding, P.A. in Boston, Massachusetts, we are committed to offering quality franchise law services at reasonable rates. Attorney Stadfeld’s practical and balanced approach to franchising has allowed him to develop a proficiency in representing both sides of the relationship. This proficiency allows him to bring strength and wisdom to your case.

Contact Mr. Stadfeld at Weston, Patrick, Willard & Redding, P.A. in Boston, Massachusetts for more information about how he can serve your franchise law needs.

Weston, Patrick, Willard & Redding, P.A.
Boston Franchise Lawyer
L. Seth Stadfeld, Member
84 State Street • 11 th Floor
Boston, MA 02109
Tel: (617) 742-9310
Fax: (617) 742-5734
E-Mail: Contact Us

Weston, 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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