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With years of experience in franchise and intellectual property law, Josh provides counsel or representation to established or high growth franchisors, technology development companies, service providers, distributors, and companies of all sizes in a wide array of industries. Whether looking to build or grow your business or protect valuable intellectual property, Josh applies his expertise in business transactions to guide his clients in the areas of franchising, mergers & acquisitions, entity formation, joint ventures and contracts of all kinds. Josh is a forward thinker, who anticipates how best to position his clients relative to regulatory changes, evolving market conditions and the competitive landscape.  His proactive approach to issues and problem solving adds real value to his client relationships.. In the franchising arena, Josh has amassed expertise which spans the full life cycle of a franchise relationship for both franchisor or franchisee.  His franchisor clients appreciate his efficiency and skill in developing, maintaining and revamping franchise programs; drafting franchise, license, and development agreements; counseling new and established franchisors with regard to the franchise sales process; and assisting franchisors comply with federal and state franchise and business opportunity laws. He also advises franchisors in all aspects of the franchise relationship, including operational compliance, enforcing system standards, default, termination, renewal, workouts, transfers, remodeling/reimaging, debt restructuring, acquisition of franchised outlets, sale of company-operated outlets and sale of franchise systems. Josh prepares a broad range of agreements for franchisors, including asset purchase agreements, license agreements, assignment agreements, workout agreements, confidentiality agreements, promissory notes, fee deferral and/or abatement agreements, guarantees, termination agreements and renewal agreements.  For franchisees or area representatives, his vast experience in how franchise relationships are structured and operated proves invaluable for the review, evaluation and negotiation of area development and franchise agreements.. In his intellectual property practice, Josh represents software, graphic, digital media, and other technology companies in a variety of ways including the negotiation of domestic and international license agreements, corporate formation and structure, and day to day legal matters. Josh also assists his clients with trademark registration and maintenance, licensing, copyrights, trademarks and internet protections and procedures.. Josh serves as the de facto General Counsel for many clients where he advises and counsels them on a myriad of legal issues impacting today’s high growth businesses. Throughout his legal career, he has represented Fortune 500 companies as well as medium-sized and emerging companies in a wide range of industries.. Prior to joining Gallagher & Kennedy, Josh practiced with Weiss & Moy, P.C., andwith national firms Kutak Rock LLP and Fennemore Craig, P.C.

Michael Irish is a fully-functioning transactional business & real estate attorney, focusing his practice (iLaw, PLLC - Founded 2018) on contract work, looking to transition into a General Counsel or in-house type role. Michael is also a licensed mediator, tries to resolve all conflicts, and is planning on using these talents someday behind the bench in the judicial ranks. Michael is the sole Republican 2024 Candidate for Justice of the Peace - Moon Valley, also the only licensed attorney running, so it should be a no-brainer...but the general public is allowed to vote.. • Specializations: contracts, corporate business, real estate, landlord-tenant (commercial and residential), and private lending• Engages in the acquisition, development, financing, leasing, sale and management of office, industrial, retail and mixed-use properties, incl. negotiating/drafting construction contracts, leases (office, industrial, residential, ground and retail), purchase and sale agreements, CC&Rs, development agreements, acquisition, development, construction and permanent financing and all other types of lending transactions• Represents property owners in regards to all matters relating to the ownership and management of commercial real estate, in addition to representing both lenders/borrowers in a variety of finance transactions (loan originations - workouts of troubled loans)• Assists landlords, property/asset managers and other clients in regards to resolving landlord-tenant disputes, FED (eviction) actions, rent collections, and the enforcement of creditors’ rights in bankruptcy, in addition to other types of commercial and real estate litigation• Provides counseling as well as services in forming limited liability companies, partnerships and corporations, drafting operating agreements, partnership agreements, joint venture agreements, shareholders agreements and buy/sell agreements, employment agreements, non-competition and confidentiality agreements, negotiating and documenting all other forms of business transactions• Managed document review projects, discovery motions; experienced in taking and defending depositions, legal research, preparing legal memoranda: Complaints, Answers, demand letters, AZ Corporation Commission filings, corporate dissolutions, and liquor licensing

"My goal is to facilitate the goals of my clients by understanding their business objectives and assisting them achieve those objectives with a level of risk that's acceptable to them.". "I act as a trusted advisor to my clients in connection with their business matters. Their best interests are my key focus. They value my direct, pragmatic advice that is designed to facilitate their business transactions and to help avoid litigation.". Professional Experience. §  Susan's 40+ years of practice include mergers and acquisitions and securities at large law firms in Phoenix and New York City, as well as several years as a solo practitioner. That breadth of experience provides Susan the knowledge and experience necessary to assist clients with their complex transactions, while appreciating their entrepreneurial need for an attorney that offers practical advice in a cost-effective manner.. §  Susan's corporate and business practice encompasses all aspects of general business matters and commercial relationships in numerous industries, including contracts, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, financings, leases, regulatory compliance, choice of business entity, corporate governance and day-to-day operations, in addition to a wide variety of other arrangements.. §  Susan represents franchisors in connection with structuring and operating their franchise systems, compliance with franchise laws and drafting and negotiating franchise agreements. Susan represented one of her franchisors from the time it began franchising until it had over 1,500 operational units and was acquired by a multi-brand franchise company.. §  Susan represents franchisees in connection with their review and negotiation of franchise agreements, leases and loan agreements and in connection with disputes with their franchisors.. §  Susan acts as "general counsel" for a number of her clients that either do not have attorneys on staff or may need to supplement their in-house capabilities.

Experienced Franchising attorney serving clients in Phoenix and surrounding areas.

Experienced Franchising attorney serving clients in Phoenix and surrounding areas.

Experienced Franchising attorney serving clients in Phoenix and surrounding areas.