Business and Franchise Lawyers

Helping Businesses Grow in Pennsylvania and Nationwide for Over 25 Years

At the Law Offices of Nancy L. Lanard, P.C., we provide effective legal solutions to meet the challenges faced by small and mid-sized businesses. For more than 25 years, we have helped business clients in Pennsylvania and around the country. Let us help your business grow. When you need an attorney who speaks the language of business, contact our Philadelphia law office.

Business and Commercial Law

We can assist you with every aspect of starting, running and growing a company. Call us at (215) 525-1165 for advice on everyday business transactions as well as strategic business decision making.

• Business Formation and Startup: We will help you launch your new enterprise in a manner that minimizes risk and maximizes your potential for success.
• Contracts: We assist clients with drafting, review, and negotiation of business agreements, vendor contracts, leases and other business contracts.
• Legal Audit: Understand your potential legal risks so you can take action to minimize future problems. Our attorneys conduct legal audits to examine regulatory compliance, insurance coverage, intellectual property protection, contractual obligations, and risks regarding employment policies and organizational oversight.

Franchise Law

• Buying a Franchise: We can guide you through this important investment decision. We review and evaluate franchise documents, explain your obligations, and advise you throughout the process. (Learn more about the steps to take in buying a franchise and how to fend off franchising fiascos [pdf].)
• Establishing and Expanding a Franchise Our experienced franchise attorneys will guide you through the process of franchising your successful business concept, analyzing methods of expansion and developing the legal documents for compliance with federal and state franchising regulations.

Purchase or Sale of a Business

From the letter of intent to the closing, our business attorneys are here to protect your interests during the purchase or sale of a business.

• Purchasing a Business: In addition to preparing all required documents for the purchase of a business, we perform a due diligence review of the business' contracts, vendor agreements, leases, intellectual property portfolio, employee records, and other assets and liabilities to ensure your new company isn't saddled with unwanted obligations and debt.
• Selling a Business: Whether your business is a franchise, a partnership or a sole proprietorship, we can help you sell your business and/or business assets.

Commercial Real Estate

Commercial leases are highly negotiable before the lease is signed, and in some cases may be renegotiated should the business find itself in difficulty. Having an experienced commercial leasing attorney review and negotiate your lease agreement could save you money and save your business.

Employment Law for Employers

As your business grows, depend on us to assist you with offer letters, employment contracts, non-compete agreements to protect confidential business information, employee handbooks and employment policies and legal advice on hiring and firing.

Contact our Business and Franchise Attorneys Today

Whether you need one-time assistance with a contract or would like an on-going relationship with a business law attorney you can depend on for all your company's legal needs, contact our Philadelphia law office.