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Biography

Chad works with clients on a variety of corporate and business law matters, including the formation and organization of new business entities, the acquisition and sale of existing businesses under stock and asset sale agreements, and the preparation of various business contracts and certifications. Chad has focused his practice on the structuring of business relationships under franchise and distribution arrangements, and has worked with numerous franchise and dealership models, representing both franchisors/grantors and franchisees/dealers.

Chad Assists Clients With

• Business formation, acquisition, and sales
• General business negotiations, contract preparation and business certifications (WBE/MBE/DBE/EBE)
• Franchisor and franchisee establishment and legal compliance
• Dealership and distribution law matters
• Commercial real estate transactions involving businesses and franchises

Articles/Presentations

• "The Franchise Model" - an article outlining legal and practical considerations for individuals considering purchasing a franchise or expanding their business through franchising
• "Legal Issues in Franchising" - a bi-annual seminar presented at the UWM Small Business Development Center to outline the process of becoming a franchisee and establishing a franchise
• "Business Solutions for the Entrepreneur" - frequent speaker at local outplacement firms on corporate formation, business acquisition and franchise law matters
• WI Marketplace - participant at seminar in connection with Gov. Jim Doyle on Minority Business Development
• Franchise Fair - participant at seminar in connection with Mayor Tom Barrett and the International Franchise Association on franchise opportunities for women, minorities and veterans
• Wisconsin Franchise Showcase – participant at annual seminar in connection with local franchise placement specialists on starting a franchise

Representative Clients

• Chad has worked with well over 75 different franchise and dealership models in varying product and service based industries for both business-to-business and consumer based models
• Chad has assisted a number of franchisors in their legal compliance and contractual matters
• Chad has independently handled the purchase and sale of numerous local and regionally based businesses with sale prices totaling in excess of $20,000,000

Education

• Bachelor's Degrees - Economics and Philosophy, Marquette University, cum laude
• J.D., Marquette University Law School, cum laude

Professional Associations and Affiliations

• Wisconsin Bar Association
• American Bar Association, Forum on Franchising
• International Franchise Association, Member/Supplier

Contact

• Chad J. Richter, Esq.
• O'Neil, Cannon, Hollman, DeJong S.C.
• 111 E. Wisconsin Avenue
• Suite 1400
• Milwaukee, WI 53202
• 414-291-4702
• 414-276-6581 (fax)
• Chad.Richter@wilaw.com