Keith Kanouse

I represent start-up businesses and existing businesses that want to expand through franchising, licensing, dealerships, distributorships, private placement of securities. I also do business entity formation such as S corporations and LLC. I also represent buyers and sellers of businesses. I represent tenants in lease negotiation.

• Business Law
• Securities Law

• Franchise Law

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• Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
  Certain projects I do on a fixed fee basis. Other matters are bill at $425 an hour

Florida

Since 1975

University of Notre Dame

J.D. (1974) | Law

1971 - 1974

Graduated 5th in Class

Honors: Magna Cum Laude

Activities: Note and Comment Editor of Notre Dame Lawyer Law Review

Bradley University

B.S. (1974) | Business Management

1966 - 1970

Graduated 10th in Class

Honors: Magna Cum Laude

Activities: Golf

ABA Forum of Franchising

Current

Florida State Bar  # 208213

Member

1975 - Current

Have written numerous articles that can be downloaded from my websiter, www.Kanouse.com

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Q. I want to source hvac units and resell them to licensed installers locally. Am I able to sell them legally w/o license?

7 October 2020

A: I don't think you need a license from the Construction Industry Licensing Board but you would need an occupational license. You should also form an S corporation or LLC to protect you and have the manufacturer cover you under its product liability insurance..

Q. Does 607.0102 require participation by all owners or can the majority owner act on this?

8 September 2020

A: You could have a special meeting of the shareholders after written notice to all shareholders as provided in your bylaws or just prepare a written consent of your intended actions signed by the shareholders owning a majority of the issue and outstanding shares in accordance with Section 607.0704.

Q. I own a business with my family. We are fighting. How do we split the business or what rights do I have

26 June 2020

A: If you are a corporation did you have a shareholders' agreement. If you are an LLC, do you have an operating agreement. Your rights would be explained in the agreement. If no agreement, then your rights would be set forth in a statute.