Howard & Howard Law

Item Description

The winner of this package will receive a consultation with an experienced franchise lawyer and a detailed, written analysis of one franchise agreement and its related FDD.

Or, if the winner already owns a franchise, she or he will receive up to 5 hours of consultation and legal advice specific to franchising. From Howard and Howard Law.

Buying a franchise is a complex investment. Before signing on the dotted line, it's important for potential franchise buyers to consult with legal counsel experienced in franchise law to ensure a holistic understanding of both the franchise contract and the all-important Franchise Disclosure Document ("FDD"). 

About Our Firm.  Creativity. Results. Practicality. Solutions.  Words defining successful businesses and the law firm representing them. Over one-third of Howard & Howard’s attorneys had business careers before becoming lawyers, so we understand your legal needs, time-pressures, budget constraints, and short- and long-term goals.  Since the firm’s founding in 1869, we've grown to more than 130 attorneys providing well-trusted advice to clients across the U.S., including in Nevada and California. 

Howard & Howard’s core strengths are entity formation, mergers & acquisitions, debt- & equity-financing, civil litigation, I.P. matters (e.g., patents, trademarks, and copyrights), employment & labor law, tax, and other business law matters.

About Matt Kreutzer.  Experienced in all facets of franchise law, Matt Kreutzer assists both start-up and mature franchisors with developing, protecting and licensing their franchise and distribution systems, and helps prospective franchise buyers understand their contracts before committing to a purchase. Matt is a certified specialist in Franchise and Distribution Law by the California State Bar Board of Legal Specialization (the “Board”) and is a Commissioner on the Board’s Franchise and Distribution Law committee. Matt is an AV® Peer-Review Rated attorney by Martindale Hubbell and was named a “Super Lawyer” in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2017 and a “Rising Star” in 2012 by Mountain States Super Lawyers. He was honored as a “Legal Eagle” by Franchise Times magazine in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2017 and as one of the “40 Under 40” by In Business Las Vegas in 2010. He is licensed to practice in the States of Nevada, California and Maryland.

Item Special Note

Restrictions:

Expires: March 31st, 2018

To comply with ethical rules, prior to providing legal services, Howard & Howard must confirm there are no conflicts of interest in representing the winning bidder. In the event of a conflict, the package is transferable to other persons without a conflict of interest for these type of services.

Read the Distribution Policy Before You Win!

• Distribution Policy

 Highlights:

• A $3* Handling fee will be added to each winning bid. *Not to exceed $25 per winner.
• Item pick up and item shipment will begin March 19, 2018. *Exception: Time-sensitive auction items*
• All shipped packages will be at winner's expense per the NVPR Distribution Policy. Some exceptions may apply. Please read the complete policy for full details.
• 100% of your winning bid is re-invested in Nevada Public Radio.