Adams & Quinton

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Manufacturer Approval of Executive Management Changes. Many dealers are aware of franchise law protection regarding the transfer of dealership assets or ownership, however there are also requirements and protection when executive management changes are proposed. The Firm advises dealers regarding legal requirements related to executive management changes and a dealer’s rights related to the manufacturer’s acceptance or rejection of proposed executive management changes.

Quinton & Paretti represents existing dealers protecting them from the addition of new dealer points and adverse dealership relocations by the manufacturer. These cases involve a determination as to whether existing dealers are adequately representing the manufacturer within the relevant market area. From their experience representing state dealer associations drafting and promoting pro-dealer franchise legislation before the state legislature, the attorneys at Quinton & Paretti know the legal provisions applicable to these cases and the "ins and outs" of manufacturers' market studies.

• Buy-Sell Agreements • Manufacturer approval of ownership transfer • Manufacturer approval of executive management changes Buy-Sell Agreements. The Firm represents dealer clients in negotiating, drafting agreements and closing dealership sales. The Firm has extensive experience in drafting Asset Purchase Agreements or transfers through Stock Purchase Agreements ranging from a single point dealership to large multi-line automalls and working with individuals or private and public company ownership. Manufacturer Approval of Ownership Transfer.

Applying franchise law protections, Quinton & Paretti represent dealers in threatened or asserted manufacturer terminations of dealer franchise agreements. The Firm has represented dealers on many different termination issues, including failure to meet the manufacturer’s performance standards, warranty audit charge backs and many other alleged franchise agreement breaches. Armed with the knowledge of the manufacturers’ documentation and the specific application of franchise law, the Firm knows how to best protect the dealer’s substantial franchise investment and defeat termination.

As experienced dealer lawyers addressing the legal issues facing motor vehicle dealers, Quinton & Paretti have represented dealer clients in dealer/manufacturer litigation against both major and minor manufacturers and have represented dealers in consumer litigation, including class actions. Ed Quinton and Ken Paretti have counseled Florida dealers and litigated dealer issues since 1975.

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