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Legal Services for Dealerships & Franchises

From your first franchise agreement to the high-stakes courtroom, our team covers every legal fight a dealer can face.

Dealer Franchise Law

Franchise agreements often lean in favor of manufacturers, leaving dealers vulnerable. Get protection from unfair terms, receive guidance to negotiate balance, and secure relationships that protect long-term profitability.

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Dealer / Manufacturer Disputes

Manufacturer disputes can put a dealership’s future at risk, from allocation issues to wrongful terminations. Dedicated legal support defends against bad-faith actions, resolves conflicts efficiently, and safeguards the dealership’s ability to operate and thrive.

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Dealership Mergers & Acquisitions

Dealership sales and acquisitions involve high-value transactions with complex financial and regulatory hurdles. Receive expert guidance that reduces risk, ensures compliance, and structures deals that maximize value while protecting the dealership’s legacy and investment.

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Audits

Warranty and incentive audits can quickly drain revenue. Avoid costly clawbacks with automotive dealership lawyers who dismantle unfair audit tactics and protect the dealership’s bottom line.

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Finance & Insurance (F&I)

F&I operations are frequently under scrutiny, with stringent compliance requirements and a high frequency of disputes. Legal guidance keeps programs aligned with regulations, resolves conflicts, and protects profitability in one of the dealership’s most scrutinized departments.

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Consumer Lawsuits

Dealerships face increasing exposure to consumer claims, from class actions to individual disputes. A strong legal defense minimizes liability, reduces financial risk, and protects the dealership’s reputation, allowing leadership to stay focused on running the business.

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Legal Expertise for Dealers Nationwide

For over three decades, Bass Sox Mercer has safeguarded automobile, truck, motorcycle, and equipment dealers nationwide. With proactive strategies that anticipate challenges before they escalate, dealerships gain protection today and confidence for the future.

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Your dealership is too valuable to gamble with. Call us and let’s discuss how we can protect what you’ve worked for.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Automotive Dealership Lawyers

Where is BSM headquartered, and how can I contact the firm?

Bass Sox Mercer has offices in Tallahassee, Florida, and Raleigh, North Carolina, but our reach is nationwide. Auto dealers from coast to coast (and even abroad) turn to us for help with franchise law, disputes, and transactions.

Reach our Tallahassee office at (850) 878-6404 or our Raleigh office at (919) 847-8632.

What are common disputes between dealers and manufacturers?

Dealers frequently face disputes involving warranty chargebacks, facility upgrade demands, relocation threats, and sales incentives. Manufacturers may try to shift costs or impose one-sided terms, and that’s where legal counsel comes in. We push back, balance the scales, and keep the dealership protected.

Do dealers need an attorney for warranty audits or incentive disputes?

Yes. Audits can cost a dealer thousands or even millions if left unchecked. An attorney knowledgeable in franchise law will review the audit line by line, challenge improper claims, and negotiate a resolution that preserves the dealership's strength.

What’s the role of arbitration in dealership disputes?

Many franchise agreements require arbitration rather than going directly to court. While the process is typically faster, the stakes remain just as high. Dealers gain an advantage by working with attorneys who thoroughly understand arbitration, effectively protect contractual rights, present strong arguments, and pursue fair resolutions.

Offices in Florida & North Carolina, Serving Dealers Nationwide

From Tallahassee to Raleigh, our firm represents auto dealers across all 50 states and beyond. Wherever you do business, we’ll stand with you.

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