Susan Wells

Susan Wells

Susan E. Wells PLLC
  • Business Law
  • Arizona, New Jersey, New York
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Biography

Susan's 40+ years of practice include mergers and acquisitions and securities at large law firms in Phoenix and New York City, as well as several years as a solo practitioner. That breadth of experience provides Susan the knowledge and experience necessary to assist clients with their complex transactions, while appreciating their entrepreneurial need for an attorney that offers practical advice in a cost-effective manner.

Susan's corporate and business practice encompasses all aspects of general business matters and commercial relationships in numerous industries, including contracts, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, financings, leases, regulatory compliance, choice of business entity, corporate governance and day-to-day operations, in addition to a wide variety of other arrangements.

Susan represents franchisors in connection with structuring and operating their franchise systems, compliance with franchise laws and drafting and negotiating franchise agreements. Susan represented one of her franchisors from the time it began franchising until it had over 1,500 operational units and was acquired by a multi-brand franchise company.

Susan represents franchisees in connection with their review and negotiation of franchise agreements, leases and loan agreements and in connection with disputes with their franchisors.

Susan acts as "general counsel" for a number of her clients that either do not have attorneys on staff or may need to supplement their in-house capabilities.

Education
Brooklyn Law School
J.D. (1980) | Law
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University of Wisconsin - Madison
B.A. (1976) | Comparative Politics - African Politics
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Professional Experience
President
Susan E. Wells PLLC
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Partner
Wells & Gerstman PLLC
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Partner
Jaburg & Wilk
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President
Susan E. Wells PC
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Partner/Associate
O'Connor Cavanagh, Storey & Ross, Winston & Strawn, Skadden Arps
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Awards
AV Rating
Martindale Hubble
Legal Eagle
Franchise Times
Super Lawyer - Business & Franchising
Southwest Super Lawyers
One the Best Attorneys
Phoenix Magazine
Best Lawyer; Best Law Firm
Best Lawyers of America
Professional Associations
Arizona State Bar
Member
Current
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American Bar Association
Business Law; Forum on Franchising; Alternative Dispute Resolution
Current
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Arizona
State Bar of Arizona
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New Jersey
New Jersey Courts
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New York
New York State Office of Court Administration
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Practice Area
Business Law
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Website
Contact & Map
10810 N Tatum Blvd
Phoenix, AZ 85028
Telephone: (480) 368-9300
Fax: (480) 368-9393