Automotive Law
Expert legal counsel for automobile, truck, and motorcycle dealers in all aspects of their business needs.
Our Automotive Law practice group provides specialized legal services for automotive dealerships and industry participants. With decades of experience in this complex industry, we understand the unique challenges faced by dealers and deliver tailored legal solutions to address their specific needs.
From dealership acquisitions and succession planning to regulatory compliance and day-to-day operational matters, our team offers comprehensive legal support to help automotive dealers navigate the increasingly complex legal landscape of the automotive industry.
Dealership Mergers and Acquisitions
- •Buy-sell agreements
- •Due diligence
- •Manufacturer approval process
- •Real estate transactions
- •Asset purchase agreements
- •Closing preparation and documentation
Regulatory Compliance
- •Federal and state regulations
- •Consumer protection laws
- •Advertising compliance
- •F&I practices
- •Environmental regulations
- •Employment law compliance
Finance and Insurance
- •Floor plan financing
- •Capital loans
- •Dealership insurance
- •F&I product compliance
- •Consumer financing agreements
- •Captive finance relationships
Dealership Successions
- •Family succession planning
- •Management transitions
- •Estate planning for dealers
- •Tax-efficient transfers
- •Manufacturer approval strategies
- •Governance structures
Operational Matters
- •Franchise agreements
- •Facility requirements
- •Performance standards
- •Employee relations
- •Customer disputes
- •Vendor contracts
Automotive Law Case Studies
Explore how our automotive law expertise has helped dealerships and industry participants overcome legal challenges and achieve their business objectives.
Multi-Dealership Acquisition
Challenge
A dealer group sought to acquire six dealerships across multiple brands and states, facing manufacturer approval hurdles, complex real estate issues, and floor plan financing challenges.
Dealership Regulatory Compliance Overhaul
Challenge
A dealer group with 15 locations faced significant compliance issues across multiple regulatory areas, including advertising practices, F&I documentation, and consumer protection regulations.
Dealership Succession Planning
Challenge
A multi-generational family dealership group needed to transition ownership to the next generation while addressing complex tax implications, manufacturer approval requirements, and family governance issues.
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