Hourly Rates $275-350/hour
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Mary M. Clapp is an experienced attorney providing clients with the legal resources for growth and expansion, with a focus on franchise, licensing, and distribution law. Ms. Clapp is the managing member of Clapp Business Law, LLC and previously served as General Counsel and Executive Vice President to an international franchisor of family entertainment centers. Ms. Clapp provides affordable flat fee services to both Franchisors and Franchisees, and takes the time to understand her clients’ businesses, providing custom-tailored solutions after ensuring that her clients have a thorough understanding of the issues and options for accomplishing their goals. Ms. Clapp works with clients from coast to coast, through her firm's web conferencing capabilities, and her Lakewood Ranch office is conveniently located for in-person meetings throughout the Tampa Bay Area. Ms. Clapp is pleased to represent her clients in accomplishing their business goals and in addressing a variety of legal issues that arise in business. She takes great pride in the brands she supports and loves to watch the growth and success of her clients.
In her free time, Ms. Clapp enjoys painting and spending time with her family. |
Clapp Business Law LLC Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202-4101 |
| Phone: | 941-281-5817 |
| Fax: | 941-270-9964 |
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| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| American Bar Association | Forum on Franchising Member | N/A |
| Springfield Metropolitan Bar Association | Member | N/A |
| Junior Achievement | Board of Directors | 2012 - 2015 |
| International Franchise Association | Member | N/A |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Summa Cum Laude - 1st in Class | Stetson College of Law | 2004 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| University of Memphis | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1996 |
| Stetson University College of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2004 |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| Incredible Pizza Franchise Group v KJM Properties | TRO granted in favor of my client leading to settlement |
| Opolion v. SeekingSitters Franchise System | Agreed final judgement in favor of my client following preliminary injunction hearing |
| White v Grant Mason et al. | Jury Verdict and $4 Million Judgment for my clients |
| State | Number | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FL | 962341 | Member in Good Standing | 2005 | 09/12/2019 |
| MO | Good Standing, Active | 2012 | 07/29/2019 |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| International Association of Franchisees and Dealers | Three Tips for Negotiating Reduced CAM Costs | 2012 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Franchise Sales Compliance Training | Franchise Sales Compliance Training | 2018 |
| Franchise Sales Compliance Training | Franchise Sales Compliance Training | 2017 |
| Chamber and SBA Expert Edge | Are You Ready For Franchising? | 2017 |
| The Fundamentals of Construction Contracts in Florida | Construction Contracts | 2014 |
| Franchise Sales Compliance Training | Franchise Sales Compliance Training | 2014 |
| Franchise Sales Compliance Training | Franchise Sales Compliance Training | 2013 |
| The Fundamentals of Construction Contracts in Florida | Construction Contracts | 2008 |
| Everything a Construction Player Should Know about Insurance | Construction Insurance | 2008 |
| Construction Lien Law | Construction Lien Law | 2008 |
| The Fundamentals of Construction Contracts in Florida | Construction Contracts | 2007 |
| Resolving Problems and Disputes on Construction Projects | Construction Disputes | 2007 |
| Construction Lien Law | Construction Lien Law | 2007 |
| Construction Insurance, Bonding & Liens in Florida | Construction Insurance | 2007 |
| The Fundamentals of Construction Contracts in Florida | Construction Contracts | 2006 |
| Construction Delay Claims in Florida | Construction Delay Claims | 2006 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Judicial Intern to Honorable Susan C Bucklew | United States District Court, Middle District of Florida | 2002 - 2002 |
| Judicial Intern to Honorable Darryl C Casanueva | Florida Second District Court of Appeals | 2003 - 2003 |
| Commercial Litigation Associate | Trenam, Kemker, Barkin, Frye, O'neill, & Mullis, PA | 2004 - 2005 |
| Commercial Litigation Associate | John H Rains III, PA | 2006 - 2009 |
| Senior VP Legal Affairs, General Counsel | Incredible Pizza Franchise Group, LLC | 2009 - 2012 |
| Managing Member | Clapp Business Law, LLC | N/A |
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