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The Dealership Counselors of Choice
Our experienced attorneys at Schulten Ward & Turner provide the full range of legal services needed by Georgia auto dealers. With over two decades of experience, our firm has the resources and capabilities to handle your legal needs. Their experience and commitment to Georgia dealers makes them your clear choice for legal representation. We offer legal service in the following dealership areas:
Franchise Law
Georgia's franchise law provides statutory protection to dealers that manufacturers often try to circumvent. The firm has successfully advocated claims on behalf of dealers involving manufacturer audits, threatened terminations and relocation protests.
Legal Compliance
The firm assists dealers in complying with state and federal regulations applicable to auto dealers. Our practitioners routinely craft legal forms, provide advice, analyze areas of exposure and respond to inquiries from governmental authorities.
Dealership Purchase & Sale
If you are buying or selling a dealership, you need experienced counsel to protect your company's interests. Firm members assist dealers in structuring transactions, preparing purchase and sale documents, interacting with lenders and conducting closings.
Commercial Real Estate
Whether your company is leasing, purchasing or selling real estate, our Commercial Real Estate Section can analyze, structure, negotiate and close your transactions. When creativity is required to achieve investment objectives and minimize tax consequences, our veteran lawyers can provide the insight that you need.
Corporation Formation and Governance
Our corporate lawyers can advise you and set up the best choice of business entity to meet your objectives and maximize your legal protection.
Labor and Employment Law
Our labor and employment counselors will advise you about recommended employment practices to ensure legal compliance and enhance your workplace environment. When claims occur, our litigators will defend claims brought under state or federal law including the ADA, FMLA, for wage and hour violations, sexual harassment, race, age or gender discrimination.
Consumer Law
Consumer claims, especially those involving the Governor's Office of Consumer Affairs, should be handled prudently to protect your dealership's hard won reputation and to prevent adverse results. You need knowledgeable counsel to efficiently analyze claims and promote economical solutions.
Environmental Law
From compliance with environmental regulations to litigation, our environmental team can assist you. Whether it is the purchase or management of contaminated property or solving an unforeseen issue, our lawyers are experienced in dealing with the many different areas of both state and federal environmental law.
Litigation in State and Federal Courts
Firm litigators have extensive experience in state and federal courts, from routine matters to complex commercial litigation.
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