Building opportunities for business expansion and resolving disputes within business perspectives.

Advantages of the Franchise Opportunity

Franchising drives the market place for consumer goods and services in all sectors of the economy from fast foods to health spas. As of June 2007, there were an estimated 760,000 U.S. franchised establishments generating more than $1.5 trillion in economic activity and producing one out of every seven jobs. The franchised business relationship affords advantages to both franchisors and franchisees. more…

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Helping Franchisees and Franchisors Build Productive Business Relationships

At Protonentis & Remley, P.A., our attorneys provide legal services to create mutually-beneficial business relationships for clients on both sides of the franchising aisle. We represent:

• Franchisors, those selling franchises and overseeing franchised business operations.
• Franchisees, those buying or operating a franchised business that sells the franchisor's trademarked goods or services

As franchise lawyers we lay the groundwork for successful long-term franchise relationships. Our experience with both sides of the business relationship provides us a unique perspective and benefits both sides without compromising whomever we represent. We are creative problem solvers and encourage developing business solutions to resolve differences and settle disputes, whenever possible.

Reaching Out to Clients

The Internet as well as other advanced technology allows us to work with clients throughout the United States and all over the world. Our Florida law firm handles franchise and business opportunity registrations and transactions in every state.

We represent both franchisor and franchisee clients in alternative dispute resolution or litigation, and our attorneys make appearances on behalf of our clients throughout the fifty states. Technological advances in computers and communications make our capabilities competitive with larger firms while providing the personalized touch of a boutique law firm. Our established client base and specialized expertise affords us the luxury of working primarily from a home office location, and we are able to respond promptly and directly to our clients’ legal needs. Our WI-FI internet technology keeps us in touch with clients when we are on the road working remotely with our laptops.

PROTONENTIS & REMLEY, P.A.
1591 Gulf Boulevard, Penthouse 2
Clearwater, Florida 33767-2997

Important Note

This section of our site will provide clients updated information regarding when we will be out of the office, as we do have a number of clients out of state and travel frequently. We will advise clients when and if we anticipate having limited phone or email access when on the road, and we will provide alternative communication channels as necessary.