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Auto Dealership
The
firm’s representation of automobile dealerships is as varied and complex
as the dealerships themselves, since these businesses are in reality
several ongoing ventures that include the sale of new and used motor
vehicles, the servicing of those vehicles, the sale of motor vehicle parts
and the body shop business. In addition to the daily workings of
automobile dealerships, these businesses face other issues as well, such
as government regulation, land use law, environmental law, unfair trade
and deceptive practices regulation, labor law, antitrust and
dealer/ manufacturer relationships.
The
firm has extensive experience in handling issues affecting automobile
dealerships. Firm attorneys have been involved with problems related to
governmental regulation, such as auto title problems and dealer licensing
problems. In addition, they have assisted dealers with the Department of
Revenue regarding state tax matters. They have represented auto dealers
in a variety of cases including issues arising out of the Uniform
Commercial Code, complaints arising out of the servicing of motor vehicles
under specific laws such as Florida’s Motor Vehicle Repair Shop Act, and
lien laws. Firm attorneys have advocated auto dealerships’ rights before
municipal and county boards and agencies on land use and commercial use of
their property.
The
firm has assisted many dealers in their estate plans and expansion plans
as well as with issues relating to ownership structure and future
planning. The firm has assisted dealers with their relationships with
auto manufacturers. The firm’s auto dealership practice attorneys
understand the issues faced by auto dealers and issues affecting their
clients.
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