Keith Kanouse

Keith Kanouse

Representing Entreprenuers and Their Companies
  • Business Law, Securities Law
  • Florida
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I represent start-up businesses and existing businesses that want to expand through franchising, licensing, dealerships, distributorships, private placement of securities. I also do business entity formation such as S corporations and LLC. I also represent buyers and sellers of businesses. I represent tenants in lease negotiation.

Practice Areas
Business Law
Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
Securities Law
Additional Practice Area
  • Franchise Law
Fees
  • Credit Cards Accepted
    You can use your Visa or MasterCard through my website, www.Kanouse.com
  • Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
    Certain projects I do on a fixed fee basis. Other matters are bill at $425 an hour
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Florida
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Education
University of Notre Dame
J.D. (1974) | Law
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Graduated 5th in Class
Honors: Magna Cum Laude
Activities: Note and Comment Editor of Notre Dame Lawyer Law Review
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Bradley University
B.S. (1974) | Business Management
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Graduated 10th in Class
Honors: Magna Cum Laude
Activities: Golf
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Professional Associations
ABA Forum of Franchising
Current
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Florida State Bar  # 208213
Member
- Current
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Publications
Articles & Publications
Have written numerous articles that can be downloaded from my websiter, www.Kanouse.com
Websites & Blogs
Website
Legal Answers
63 Questions Answered
Q. Is insurance required for offering services on Fiverr to avoid legal issues?
A: I would certainly form a business entity, either an S Corporation or a limited liability company. You should discuss this with your accountant and have a business attorney form the business entity. I would forward the Terms and Conditions to your insurance agent and get the proper coverage naming Fiverr as an additional insured.
Q. Can another company use my registered business name in Florida?
A: When I checked on Sunbiz.org I only found one company with the name Remarkably Green, LLC. Are you the owner, Omar R. Johnson? I did a check with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and found the trademark "REMARKABLY GREEN ECO-PRODUCTS FOR A BETTER TOMORROW EST. 2024" that has been abandoned. The applicant was Remarkable Green LLC, a New York limited liabili9ty company. One question will be the date of first use of the mark. If you are first you should retain an intellectual property attorney to send a cease and desist letter. To really protect your name you need to file a trademark application with the USPTO. Kelly Malloy, Esq. of Malloy & Malloy can assist you in this regard. Her number is (305) 858-8000. ... Read More
Q. Should I form an MMLLC or MMLLC taxed as S corp to stay limited partner?
A: Forming an LLC and then electing Subchapter S status offers advantages over forming a corporation and then electing S status, particularly in terms of flexibility, ease of formation, and potentially lower overall administrative costs. While both structures provide similar tax benefits (pass-through taxation, avoiding double taxation), LLCs offer greater flexibility in management, ownership, and distribution of profits and losses, making them a more versatile choice for many small businesses.
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Contact & Map
2255 Glades Road
Suite 324 Atrium
Boca Raton, FL 33431
US
Telephone: (561) 451-8090
Fax: (561) 451-8089