Harman, Warren & Harris, PLLP
Providing civil litigation services for individuals involved in franchise-dealer disputes in Billings and throughout Montana.
Unfortunately, franchise agreements are often drafted in a manner that favors the franchise, not the dealer. Franchisers take advantage of provisions in franchise agreements to terminate those agreements, while sometimes disregarding Montana law.
Montana law provides significant protection for dealers. Under Montana dealer protection statutes, certain provisions in franchise agreements, relied upon by franchises to terminate those agreements, are illegal. In many cases, both franchises and dealers are unaware that these protections exist. However, an experienced Montana franchise agreements attorney can help you make the most of Montana dealer protection laws.
Termination of a franchise agreement is essential to a contract dispute. A franchise alleges that a dealer has committed breach of contract by failing to fulfill certain provisions of the franchise-dealer agreement. Typically, the provisions in questions relate to the volume and type of merchandise the dealer must order and move for the franchise. Because of the sparse population of Montana, dealers sometimes have a difficult time meeting volume requirements, and then their franchise is terminated. We can help.
We have extensive experience representing dealers in a wide variety of industries, in franchise termination lawsuits involving recreational vehicles, ATVs, snowmobiles, lawn, farm, and ranch equipment. If you are being threatened with termination of your franchise, or termination has already been initiated, contact us to speak with an experienced Montana franchise agreements lawyer. We will help you assert your rights under Montana dealer protection laws and help you maintain your livelihood.
Harman, Warren & Harris, PLLP
(866) 894-3762
Serving clients in Billings, Bozeman, Glendive, Great Falls, Havre, Miles City, and throughout Montana.
We also provide comprehensive business and commercial litigation services.
