Nancy L Lanard
Lanard and AssociatesNancy has decades of experience as both a nationally recognized franchise attorney and general business attorney. Nancy started her franchise legal career as an in-house attorney for the #1 weight-loss company in the US with over 1300 franchised locations. From there Nancy formed her own law firm growing it to over 5 attorneys at its peak. Nancy is Senior Partner at Lanard and Associates. Nancy has received awards from leading franchise periodicals naming her one of the top franchise attorneys in the U.S. Nancy is recognized by both her peers and her clients as a premier franchise attorney having not only the knowledge and experience, but also the compassion for her clients.
- Business Law
- Franchise Law
- Commercial Real Estate Tenant Representation
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Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
We handle most franchise matters and some business matters on a flat fee basis.
- Pennsylvania
- English: Spoken, Written
- Founder and Senior Partner
- Lanard and Associates
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- Senior Partner
- Spadea, Lanard & Lignana
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- Partner
- Law Offices of Nancy L. Lanard, P.C.
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- Assistant General Counsel
- Nutri/System, Inc.
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- Villanova University School of Law
- J.D. (1978) | Law
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- Honors: Law Review
- Activities: Law Review
- University of Pennsylvania
- M.S. (1975) | Education
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- Honors: Graduated with Honors
- University of Pennsylvania
- B.A. (1974) | Spanish
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- Honors: Magna Cum Laude
- Legal Eagle
- Franchise Times
- Prestigious Legal Eagle Award given to the top franchise attorneys in the U.S. and Canada by Franchise Times
- Legal Eagle
- Franchise Times
- Top franchise attorneys in the U.S.
- Superb Attorney
- Avvo
- Legal Eagle
- Franchise Times
- One of the top franchise attorneys in the U.S.
- Superb Attorney
- Avvo
- International Franchise Association
- Member
- - Current
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- American Bar Association
- Member
- - Current
- Activities: Member of Business Law Section and the Forum on Franchising
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- Professional Business Network
- Board of Trustees
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- Activities: Monthly networking event
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- Pennsylvania State Bar # 28616
- Member
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- Montgomery Bar Association
- Member
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- Activities: Member of the Business Law Committee and the Franchise Law Committee
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- Pennsylvania Bar Association
- Member
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- Activities: Member of the Business Law Section and the Solo and Small Firm Section
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- Fend Off Franchise Fiascos
- Costco Magazine
L&A Intro video
Introduction to Lanard and Associates
COMMERCIAL LEASES - what you should know before signing a retail lease
Commercial Leases - what you should know before signing a retail lease
CONTRACT LAW 101
Contract Law 101
Before You Buy A Business
Before You Buy An Existing Business - what are all the concerns that should be addressed?
Franchise Law 101
Franchise Law 101 - what you should know before investing in a franchise opportunity
- Q. NDA for consultation?
- A: The NDA (which includes a non-compete provision) can be entered between two individuals - it does not need to be between business entities. Make sure the NDA is strong and thoroughly defines confidential information to include all forms that the information could be - in other words, the definition of confidential information should be broad. The penalties for violating the NDA should be clearly stated and harsh enough that it would not pay for the professor to violate them. The NDA should include non-compete language as well. I would recommend contacting an attorney to help you draft a strong NDA that covers all contingencies for this situation.
- Q. How do I find an electrician's insurance company if he will not provide it? Damage was done and need to know next steps.
- A: In PA there is a Home Improvement Consumer Protection Law. First I would check to see if the electrician is registered with the state. If he is then you know his insurance information and other information. If he is not, then submit a complaint to the PA Attorney General's office through the website on the law. Here is a link to further info on the law: http://www.hicpacompliance.com/hicpa.aspx. Good luck.
- Q. Contractor agreement was for a certain price but then I was charged an additional 3% for him choosing to use Square app.
- A: PA has a home improvement consumer protection law. If the contractor did not notify you in advance that this charge would be incurred for using Square for payment you may have a claim. I would suggest contacting the PA Attorney General's office to see. Good luck.
