Vancouver Franchise Lawyer

Peak Franchise Law focuses on franchising and related areas of the law. We help successful businesses expand through franchising. Our Vancouver, WA franchise lawyer represents new franchisors and established franchise systems. We have important experience creating franchise documents, preparing and submitting required state franchise registrations, and providing other franchise and business legal services.

Reasonable Flat Fees

We offer most franchise legal services at reasonable flat rates, including franchise development for new franchisors. Our clients enjoy the predictability of our flat fee arrangements. In addition, we endeavor to provide the highest quality work product in a responsive and accountable fashion.

Franchise Documents

Our Vancouver, WA franchise lawyer is experienced in preparing Franchise Disclosure Documents, Franchise Agreements and related contracts for franchisors. We work closely with franchise clients to develop franchise documents that meet the unique needs their businesses. We make recommendations based on our experience in franchising. We also help our clients understand the laws applicable to franchising, including those related to franchise sales, the franchise relationship and franchise registrations.

Nationwide and International Franchising

Several states in the United States require prior franchise registration or exemption filings before you may offer franchises in those states. The registration or exemption process differs from state to state. Our Vancouver, WA franchise lawyer prepares and submits state franchise registration applications in your target states. We are also experienced in advising franchisors on international expansion. This is often accomplished through master franchising or master licensing. We work with local legal counsel in foreign countries when appropriate.

Other Legal Matters

The scope of legal services provided by Peak Franchise Law extends to several other areas with which franchise companies may require assistance. These include business entity formations; business purchases and sales; trademark and service mark selection and registration; franchise dispute resolution; commercial contracts; and other franchise, business and trademark matters.

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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.