Lanard And Associates

For more than 25 years Lanard and Associates has provided quality legal counsel to our clients. We are advocates for the interests of our franchisee clients across the country. If you are considering purchasing a franchise, we provide personalized representation to help guide you through this process one step at a time. We know that investing in a franchise is a big leap, which is why we are committed to crafting legal solutions tailored to suit your needs. Additionally, we are skilled at negotiating commercial leases, and helping our clients to avoid lease terms that are unfavorable to them or terms that put franchisees/tenants at a distinct disadvantage.

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Award-Winning Franchise Law Representation

Our firm’s nationally recognized founder, Nancy Lanard, has received numerous awards for her exceptional work in the field of franchise law. She is a Pennsylvania Super Lawyer, rated AV Preeminent by her peers and has been named a “Legal Eagle” by Franchise Times, a leading periodical in the franchise industry, for more than 12 consecutive years, a distinction that has also landed her on the publication’s “Legal Eagle Honor Roll.” Fewer than 200 attorneys nationwide receive this distinction.

In addition, Ms. Lanard has recently been honored with the Pennsylvania Bar Association’s Women in the Profession Commission 2020 H. Robert Fiebach Award for the Promotion of Women in the Law. This is a peer-nominated and reviewed award for lawyers who promote women attorneys practicing law. Ms. Lanard is a founding member and sits on the board of directors of Women Owned Law (WOL), a national organization that promotes women legal entrepreneurs. She also chairs the virtual programming committee and virtual speaker series for WOL. In addition, she also serves as a mentor for WOL members. Attorney Lanard has also received numerous other honors and awards.

Involvement In Key Organizations

Ms. Lanard is heavily involved with the following organizations:

• Pennsylvania Bar Association
• Montgomery County Bar Association
• International Franchise Association
• International Franchise Professionals Group
• American Bar Association Forum On Franchising
• Women Owned Law

Contact Us To Learn More

To learn more about our legal practice and how we help franchisees, call us at 215-392-0030 or contact us online. We charge a flat fee for many of our services, so you will know exactly what to expect when it comes to billing.

While our primary office is located just outside of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, we serve clients nationwide.