Year: 2013

Just wanted to give everyone a short update about the case which spurred my series on corporate bullying. As you may recall, I represent John Doe a/k/a Sean Kelly who was sued by Beautiful Brands, Inc., concerning some posts Sean made on the site of the Tulsa World newspaper. In Part 1 of the series,…

Update: This case has concluded. We are no longer accepting clients. A nationwide class action lawsuit has been filed against Instant Tax Services on behalf of thousands of Americans who have had their tax returns fraudulently prepared by Instant Tax. After having their tax returns deceptively prepared, the victims were also charged exorbitant, undisclosed fees…

Buying a franchise can be a very exciting step in your life. It can also be a confusing and risky process. These “Three R’s” will help you figure out how to buy a franchise and feel confident in your investment. RESEARCH – This is crucial. The franchisor will certainly give you plenty of information to…

Franchises can be an amazing career and investment opportunity, but they can also be a huge risk. With so many franchise scams out there, it’s important to know how to spot them and avoid them. Allow us to give you some basic tips on how to navigate this confusing process. Basic Tips on Avoiding a…

If you are considering a franchise investment, you need to know exactly what a franchise should provide. Take a look at these things that any good franchise will provide you: Full disclosure Recognition Advantage Network Communication History Insight Support Experience Full Disclosure Franchisors should provide full disclosure about their business. This means that they should…

You have a viable company and are ready to spread your wings. So what is the next step? Regardless of how successful your business may be, it is important to know when to franchise your company. Before you begin the process of franchising your company, you need to start and operate at least 5 corporate…

We are currently researching claims against the AAMCO franchise. If you currently own or have owned an AAMCO franchise we would like to speak with you regarding your experiences. If you are interested, please call or email us. Thank you, Kelly Spann 314-310-7315 kms@fortmanlaw.com

The Law Office of Jonathan E. Fortman has the best interest of all franchisees in mind with the recently filed case against AAMCO and American Capital. Some concerns of current franchisees were raised to us. They include, what is this going to do to the value of our business? Are we going to be able…

We have recently filed suit against AAMCO Transmission, Inc. and its parent companies. During our investigation, we discovered the existence of the National Aamco Dealers Association (NADA). I thought, rather naively, that such an association would be on the side of the dealers in any disputes against the franchisor. However, as we explored the association…

When I started law school 25 years ago, my goal was to become a trial lawyer. I assumed that any courses having to do with federal taxation, mergers, acquisitions, and financial reporting would be unnecessary. After all, what do balance sheets or profit and loss statements have to do with presenting a case to a…