Legal Services

Company Overview

The Law Offices of Carl Khalil \& Sada Sheldon is a boutique legal practice specializing in franchise and trademark law for business clients, with extensive experience working directly with franchisors and franchise systems. The firm’s mission is to provide quality, practical legal services that support business growth and ensure compliance for franchised organizations across the United States.

Services Offered

• Drafting and preparing Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDDs) and handling state franchise registrations and renewals.
• Managing trademark registrations, renewals, assignments, and infringement matters with the USPTO.
• Advising on franchise sales compliance, business formation, and corporate agreements relevant to franchise operations.
• Handling litigation and dispute resolution in areas such as breach of contract, non-compete agreements, and franchise relationship management.

Value Proposition

• Industry Specialization: The firm specializes in franchise and trademark law, with deep industry knowledge in the franchise sector and experience across multiple industries including QSR, retail, taxation services, and general business law.
• Key Benefits:
  • Provides franchise-specific legal counsel tailored to growth and compliance objectives.
  • Streamlines the creation and maintenance of FDDs and intellectual property protection for franchise systems.
  • Offers proven, hands-on expertise from years spent in-house with major franchisors, supporting expansion from small chains to multi-thousand unit systems.
• Franchise Expertise: Both partners have significant experience serving as in-house counsel for international franchisors (notably Liberty Tax Service), and the firm’s leadership has overseen legal support for franchise systems’ rapid growth and compliance across jurisdictions. Their client base spans startups and established franchise brands, and the firm highlights practical, real-world solutions for franchise operators.