Dealership General Counsel Services
Legal Services for an Affordable and Predictable Monthly Price
One Simple Plan.
Complete Peace of Mind.
Running your dealership is complex enough—legal services shouldn't be. At Dealership Law Solutions, we provide comprehensive legal support through one straightforward, predictable monthly fee. No complicated tiers, no surprise invoices—just dedicated, proactive counsel.
Full Coverage Legal Services
Whether you need a form created, a consumer complaint answered, or you need legal advice on a situation, we have you covered for a single, predictable fee. These are some of the common areas that our Full Coverage plan covers for your dealership.
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Our consultation services provide quick responses to legal questions through a client portal, email or phone, along with scheduled consultations to address dealership-specific issues as they arise. Take advantage of our services by getting legal advice on issues before they become costly mistakes.
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Our employment law services offer guidance on wage and hour compliance, reviews of employment policies, assistance with employee discipline and terminations, and the drafting of relevant documents to ensure your dealership remains compliant with state and federal law.
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Our finance and insurance services include reviewing financing documents for compliance with the Truth in Lending Act (TILA), assisting with credit reporting issues, adverse action letters, and providing audit support to help dealerships navigate financial and regulatory challenges.
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Our privacy and data security services include reviewing your dealership's privacy practices, assisting with data breaches, drafting demand letters to third-party vendors, and managing communications with government agencies regarding privacy incidents.
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Our contract drafting services include reviewing, drafting, and editing your dealership's contracts and forms to ensure compliance and clarity, we also review and negotiate agreements with third party vendors.
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Our Contract Negotiation Support service provides legal guidance throughout the negotiation process, ensuring that your dealership secures favorable terms in agreements with lenders, vendors, or manufacturers. We help you navigate complex contractual language, mitigate risks, and protect your business interests while maximizing value. Whether you’re negotiating sales agreements, service contracts, or partnerships, we ensure that your contracts are fair, compliant, and advantageous to your dealership. This service empowers you to make informed decisions with confidence in every negotiation.
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Our OEM audit services include acting as an audit liaison, managing the audit process, attending audit result meetings, and providing strategic consultations to address audit findings, along with chargeback relief services.
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Our floor plan audit services assist dealerships in preparing for and managing lender audits by ensuring inventory compliance, resolving discrepancies, and providing support throughout the audit process to maintain strong relationships with financial institutions.
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Our insurance dispute services include assisting with the submission and resolution of disputes with insurance companies, offering pre-litigation support to protect your dealership's interests. We also offer insurance policy review and recommendations. We offer litigation services at a discounted rate for our subscriber clients if a dispute must be litigated.
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Our recall and defect management services provide assistance with handling vehicle recalls, offering guidance on defect disputes, and representing dealerships in pre-litigation matters related to alleged vehicle defects and warranties.
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Our consumer protection defense services include reviewing advertising and sales practices, analyzing consumer and government complaints, and drafting responses to Attorney General, BBB, and individual consumer complaints to protect your dealership from legal challenges.
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We offer comprehensive Regulatory Compliance support tailored to the automotive dealership industry. Our services ensure that your dealership’s sales and advertising practices comply with all relevant government regulations, including those enforced by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). We provide on-demand audits, review marketing materials for compliance, and offer ongoing guidance to mitigate potential risks. Additionally, we help train your team to stay informed of legal requirements, protecting your business from fines, lawsuits, and regulatory enforcement actions.
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We offer business law support to help dealerships manage key agreements. This includes drafting and reviewing operating agreements, shareholder and equity agreements, partnership agreements, non-compete agreements, and non-solicit agreements. Our business law offerings are designed to protect your interests and provide clarity in your business relationships, ensuring compliance and minimizing risk.
Open Door Policy
With our fractional general counsel model, you never have to worry about extra fees or hourly rates adding up. We encourage you to call or email anytime you have a question or concern—whether it’s a quick contract review or a bigger compliance issue—because it’s all covered in your monthly plan. This means you can focus on running your dealership without second-guessing whether a legal consultation is ‘worth the cost.’ We want you to reach out early and often, so we can prevent problems before they escalate.
Why Choose Our General Counsel Service?
Save Money and Budget Predicably
With our service plans, your dealership can accurately budget its legal needs. Dealerships that wait until an issue gets out of hand run the risk of hefty legal bills and significant penalties. Avoid this pitfall with proactive legal services that address issues before they get out of hand.
Get Proactive Legal Services
The last thing you want to do when facing a legal problem is to spend time contacting lawyers. Many of these lawyers may not have the time to handle the matter and others will charge you a significant retainer fee before they begin doing any work. With our service plans, we attack your problem immediately.
Gain a Partner
Every dealership is unique. Throughout our representation, we get to know the ins and outs of your dealership operations, and we enjoy getting to know your team personally. With this knowledge and trust, we can more efficiently resolve issues and improve your dealership’s processes to reduce legal exposure.
MEET ATTORNEY ANDREW BURTON
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Drew is a seasoned Ohio attorney with a robust background in automotive dealership law. With extensive experience as general counsel for multiple automotive dealerships, Drew has honed his expertise in navigating the complex legal landscape of the industry. His proficiency extends to litigation, where he has successfully represented dealerships, governments, and individuals - successfully defending and recovering millions for his clients. As a member of the National Association of Dealership Counsel, Drew stays at the forefront of legal developments impacting the automotive sector, ensuring that his clients receive top-tier, industry-specific legal representation.
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State of Ohio
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio
U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of Ohio
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University of Akron School of Law, Juris Doctor, cum laude
Member of the nationally acclaimed Akron Trial Team, participating in some of the most competitive local and national competitions.
Recipient: CALI Award for Excellence for Administration of Criminal Justice
Recipient: Legal Writing Award for best Appellate-brief and Oral Argument
Recipient: Akron Bar Association Scholarship
Recipient: Stark County Bar Association Scholarship
The University of Akron, B.A., magna cum laude
Philosophy, Political Science, and Economics
The University of Akron Center of Conflict Management
Certificates in Conflict Management; General Mediation; Divorce Mediation
Member: Phi Kappa Tau
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National Association of Dealership Counsel (NADC)
National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA)
Ohio Automotive Dealers Association (OADA)
Greater Cleveland Auto Dealers Association (GCADA)
Stark County Association of Justice
Stark County Bar Association
Akron Bar Association
Let’s Work Together
Email: info@dealershiplawsolutions.com
Phone: (330) 495-6264
Fax: (330) 456-3641
Canton Office Address
213 Market Avenue, N.
Suite 300
Canton, Ohio 44702
Hours
Monday–Friday
9am–5pm EST
