Legal Services

Company Overview

Luther Lanard, PC is a boutique law firm that exclusively represents franchisees, offering legal counsel for every stage of franchise ownership, from acquisition to dispute resolution and eventual sale. With offices spanning major markets, the firm provides focused expertise on franchise law, positioning itself as a strategic partner for franchised business operators seeking to navigate complex legal challenges.

Services Offered

• Legal evaluation of franchise documents and agreements, including multi-unit and master franchise contracts.
• Entity formation (LLC, corporation) and commercial lease negotiation for franchise operations.
• Representation in disputes, including negotiation, litigation, and trial advocacy against franchisors or third parties.
• Outside general counsel services, including franchise opportunity assessment and lifecycle support.

Value Proposition

• Industry Specialization: Exclusively serves franchisees across all industry sectors (QSR, retail, services), not franchisors, ensuring fully undivided loyalty and expertise.
• Key Benefits:
  • Deep franchise law expertise with recognized specialists and a successful track record of over \$20 million in judgments/settlements for franchisee clients.
  • Provides proactive guidance that streamlines legal compliance and risk mitigation throughout the entire franchise lifecycle.
  • Offers national reach and local market insight with offices in multiple states; personalized attention and fee transparency (flat-fee reviews).
• Franchise Expertise: Holds top peer-review ratings (including Legal Eagle and AV Preeminent), and features attorneys with in-house franchisor experience. Luther Lanard, PC is regularly cited by franchise associations and has represented single-unit owners to multi-unit corporations, with case studies and client results in published legal industry rankings.