Firm Information: 4330 Meridian Blvd. Warrington, PA 18976 Web Site: www.lanardlaw.com Tel: (215) 525-1165 Fax: (800) 797-0422 Contact: Nancy Lanard Email: nlanard@lanardlaw.com Other Offices In: Philadelphia Attorney Information: 4330 Meridian Blvd. Warrington, PA 18976 Tel: (215) 525-1165x101 Fax: 800) 797-0422 Email: nlanard@lanardlaw.com

Firm Profile: We provide effective legal solutions for small and mid-sized businesses. We help business clients in Pennsylvania and franchise clients around the country. We can assist you with every aspect of starting, running and growing a company. We will help you choose the right entity for your new business. We will draft, review, and negotiate your business agreements, vendor contracts, leases and other business contracts. If you are buying a franchise, we will review and evaluate franchise documents, explain your obligations, and advice you throughout the process. If you want to franchise your business, our experienced franchise attorneys will develop the legal documents for compliance with federal and state franchising regulations. If you are purchasing or selling a business, our business attorneys are here to protect your interests. We can assist you with the review and negotiation of the lease for your business which could save you money and save your business.

Firm Background:

In Business Since: 1978

Serving the Franchising Community Since: 1989

% of Total Billable Hours Billed to Clients in the Franchising Industry: 60%

Full-time Professionals: 4

Major Franchising Clients in Past 3 Years: Sylvan Learning Center, Rita's Franchise Company, Huntington Learning Center, Cardsmart Retail Corporation and many franchisees.

Attorney Profile: Representing businesses that are being purchased or sold; developing Franchise Disclosure Documents; performing legal audits for established businesses; drafting complex contracts, joint venture agreements, leases for our clients and advising our clients on all aspects of legal business matters.

Year Admitted to the Bar: 1978

Licensed to Practice in: Pennsylvania

Education/Honors: Avvo rated Superb (10/10) attorney; Franchise Times Legal Eagle, Top 100 Franchise Attorneys in the U.S. (Franchise Times); University of Pennsylvania -- Bachelor’s of Arts, Magna Cum Laude graduate; University of Pennsylvania -- Master of Science -- Dean’s List; Villanova University School of law -- Juris Doctor -- Law Review.

Professional Associations/Memberships: ABA Business Law Section; ABA Forum on Franchising; ABA Law Practice Management Section; PA Bar Association -- Solo & Small Firm Section - Council; PA Bar Association -- Women in the Profession; Montgomery County Bar Association -- Business Law Section and Franchise Law Section; Professional Business Network -- Board of Directors; National Association of Professional Women.

Publications: "Fend Off Franchising Fiascos" -- The Costco Connection, Feb. 2008; "Stop Thief!" Dealing with the Touchy Subject of Employee Theft" -- contributor -- Paddle Dealer, Summer 2003; "Tips for Investing in a Franchise" -- Avvo.com Legal Guide

Provide Legal Services in U.S.: Yes. Franchise law: Nationally; Business law: PA

Provide Legal Services in Canada: No

Provide Legal Services Internationally: No

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