Seattle Franchise Lawyer

We help successful businesses expand through franchising. Our Seattle franchise lawyer is experienced in preparing legally compliant franchise documents for new and established franchisors; preparing and submitting state franchise registrations; and providing other franchise, business and trademark legal services for franchise clients.

Our priorities include providing high caliber legal services, responding to client needs in a professional and responsive manner, and intensely focusing on customer satisfaction and value.

Reasonable Flat Fees

Peak Franchise Law provides several franchise legal services for reasonable flat rates. While there is certainly a place for hourly billings, we work hard to offer as many services as possible for reasonable flat fees. Our clients appreciate the predictability of these flat rate arrangements.

Franchise Documents

We work closely with our franchise clients to gather information to create Franchise Disclosure Documents as required by federal and state laws. Our Seattle franchise lawyer also provides advice and recommendations related to the contract between the franchisor and the franchisee (the “Franchise Agreement”). After discussing these matters with our clients, we create the Franchise Agreement and related contracts.

Nationwide and International Franchising

Several states require a franchisor to submit franchise registration or exemption filings in order to offer and sell franchises in those states. Our Seattle franchise lawyer has significant experience preparing these applications and works with state franchise administrators to help applications progress to approval. In addition, Peak Franchise Law helps franchise systems expand into other countries through franchising and licensing arrangements.

Other Legal Matters

We focus on other areas of the law that complement our franchise law practice. Some of these areas include new business formations; business acquisitions and sales; federal and state trademark analysis and registrations; business contracts; resolution of franchise disputes; and a variety of other business, trademark and franchise legal matters.

Please contact us today for a free initial franchise consultation..

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Franchise Attorney Ryan D. Smith

Ryan D. Smith
Founder - Peak Franchise Law

Ryan D. Smith is the founder of Peak Franchise Law. The company’s tagline is “Franchising Successful Businesses.” As a franchise and business lawyer, Ryan has done exactly that since 2003. He represents franchise and business clients across the country and internationally in a wide variety of business industries.

"Clients frequently tell me that I am friendly, trustworthy, and easy to work with. I am honored to have a role in setting up my clients for success."

Ryan D. Smith

Founder | Peak Franchise Law

"Peak Law has been our franchise law firm of choice for the past several years, and during that time we have benefited from solid legal support on many occasions. I highly recommend Peak Law to other franchise-related businesses."
Daniel Webb, Vice President
NPM Franchising, LLC

"Three separate professionals recommended us to Peak Franchise Law! We unabashedly endorse Peak Franchise Law for franchise businesses as well as businesses that are considering becoming a franchise."
Martin D. Moll, Founder
Breakaway BA, LLC

"I was referred to Ryan Smith by my business attorney, who had several clients who had great experiences working with Peak Franchise Law. Ryan made the process much more streamlined and simple than I expected."
Jenelle Isaacson, Founder and CEO
Living Room Realty

"Ryan has helped us negotiate franchise and license agreements in Canada, Hong Kong, Singapore, Thailand, and the U.S. Ryan is very helpful, even though I am not a native English speaker."
Taichi Ishizuki, President and CEO
Afuri Franchise Inc.

"Ryan has always been by our side and has worked closely with us through every stage of the project. It gives us peace of mind knowing we are taken care of by someone we fully trust."
Jason Zhai, President
Dough Zone International, LLC

"Peak Law is a superb franchise law firm. I recommend anyone who is looking into franchising their business concept to seek franchise legal advice from Peak Law."
James Han, Vice President
Mio Sushi International, Inc.