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.

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

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

ABA Forum of Franchising

Current

Florida State Bar  # 208213

Member

1975 - Current

Florida

Since 1975

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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

• Franchise Law

Q. Is insurance required for offering services on Fiverr to avoid legal issues?

June 1, 2025

A: I would certainly form a business entity, either an S Corporation or a limited liability company. You should discuss this with your accountant and have a business attorney form the business entity. I would forward the Terms and Conditions to your insurance agent and get the proper coverage naming Fiverr as an additional insured.

Q. Can another company use my registered business name in Florida?

April 29, 2025

A: When I checked on Sunbiz.org I only found one company with the name Remarkably Green, LLC. Are you the owner, Omar R. Johnson? I did a check with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and found the trademark "REMARKABLY GREEN ECO-PRODUCTS FOR A BETTER TOMORROW EST. 2024" that has been abandoned. The applicant was Remarkable Green LLC, a New York limited liabili9ty company. One question will be the date of first use of the mark. If you are first you should retain an intellectual property attorney to send a cease and desist letter. To really protect your name you need to file a trademark application with the USPTO. Kelly Malloy, Esq. of Malloy & Malloy can assist you in this regard. Her number is (305) 858-8000. ... Read More

Q. Should I form an MMLLC or MMLLC taxed as S corp to stay limited partner?

April 12, 2025

A: Forming an LLC and then electing Subchapter S status offers advantages over forming a corporation and then electing S status, particularly in terms of flexibility, ease of formation, and potentially lower overall administrative costs. While both structures provide similar tax benefits (pass-through taxation, avoiding double taxation), LLCs offer greater flexibility in management, ownership, and distribution of profits and losses, making them a more versatile choice for many small businesses.