Overview
Greenspoon Marder’s Automotive practice group provides comprehensive legal counsel to clients across the retail automotive industry. Our team assists with a wide range of matters, including corporate governance, dealership acquisitions and sales, distribution agreements, e-commerce marketing, manufacturing processes, and technology issues related to online car sales platforms. We represent franchised and independent car, truck, and RV dealers, offering a multifaceted approach to address challenges unique to the automotive sector.
In addition to these services, we understand the highly regulated environment surrounding Vehicle Service Contracts (VSCs) and the compliance challenges faced by providers and administrators in the Dealership Finance Rooms. Greenspoon Marder proudly represents VSC sellers, administrators and obligors, ensuring they navigate complex regulatory frameworks effectively.
Our services include:
- Real Estate Purchasing
- Land Use & Zoning Issues
- Advising on Financing, Including Structuring Debt Facilities
- Regulatory Compliance
- Employment Law
- Tax Structuring and Planning
- Finance & Insurance (F&I) Room Compliance, Including Offers, Sales and Regulatory Adherence
- Vehicle Service Contracts (VSCs)
- SMARTbuy and Flexible Payment Programs
- Federal Trade Commission Inquiries Into Dealer Rebates and Window Sticker Credit Programs
- Obligor Relationships
Our strong relationships with accounting professionals, operational partners, and both traditional and nontraditional lenders enable us to deliver inclusive legal services tailored to the evolving retail automotive industry.