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Susan Wells is a highly experienced lawyer in Phoenix, Arizona with over 40 years of practice in mergers and acquisitions, securities, and corporate law. Susan Wells is a seasoned lawyer with over 40 years of experience in the legal field. Her practice has included working in large law offices in Phoenix and New York City, as well as running her own solo practice. This diverse background has equipped Susan with the knowledge and expertise needed to assist clients in complex transactions while also understanding their entrepreneurial needs for practical and cost-effective legal advice. In her corporate and business practice, Susan covers a wide range of general business matters and commercial relationships across various industries. This includes handling contracts, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, financings, leases, regulatory compliance, choice of business entity, corporate governance, and day-to-day operations, among other arrangements. One of Susan's specialties is representing franchisors in structuring and operating their franchise systems, ensuring compliance with franchise laws, and drafting and negotiating franchise agreements. She has successfully guided a franchisor through the franchising process until it reached over 1,500 operational units and was acquired by a multi-brand franchise company. Additionally, Susan assists franchisees in reviewing and negotiating franchise agreements, leases, and loan agreements, as well as resolving disputes with their franchisors. She also serves as general counsel for clients who do not have in-house legal capabilities or need to supplement their existing legal team. With her wealth of experience and dedication to providing practical and cost-effective legal solutions, Susan Wells is a trusted lawyer in Phoenix, Arizona who is committed to helping clients navigate the complexities of business law.

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• President
  Susan E. Wells PLLC
  2021
• Partner
  Wells & Gerstman PLLC
  2014
• Partner
  Jaburg & Wilk
  2010
• President
  Susan E. Wells PC
  1993
• Partner/Associate
  O Connor Cavanagh, Storey & Ross, Winston & Strawn, Skadden Arps
  1980

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