Driven by complex transactions, evolving regulations and fast-moving business decisions, automotive industry companies need experienced counsel to navigate legal challenges while advancing their strategic objectives.

Our multidisciplinary Automotive Industry Group represents dealerships, automotive service providers, fleet operators and businesses supporting the automotive industry in a wide range of transactional, litigation and operational matters.

Through every stage of operations, our lawyers represent clients in acquisitions and financing, employment issues, intellectual property and high-stakes commercial disputes, providing practical legal solutions tailored to the unique needs of automotive businesses. Whether clients are expanding their footprint or service lines, resolving ownership disputes or defending complex litigation, we deliver responsive counsel designed to support long-term success.

Who we represent

  • Automobile dealerships
  • Dealer groups and dealership owners
  • Fleet operators and vehicle rental companies
  • Automotive advertising and marketing agencies
  • Automotive investors and business owners
  • Automotive suppliers and service providers

Representative Experience

  • Represented a car rental agency in bulk acquisitions of vehicles for an aggregate purchase price exceeding $1 billion.
  • Successfully represented a dealership client in a jury trial involving fiduciary duty and contract claims, securing a unanimous verdict and an award exceeding $21 million while defeating multiple counterclaims.
  • Advised on the purchase and sale of multiple car dealerships, including strategic transactional planning.
  • Served as outside general counsel for numerous automotive industry SaaS companies.
  • Represented a client in a business divorce involving dealership ownership interests.
  • Handled dealership financing and bank loan matters for various dealership clients.
  • Defended several automobile dealerships in employment matters, including serving as long-term employment counsel to a multi-location dealership group.
  • Served as counsel in a $40 million litigation involving an automobile dealership.
  • Advised clients on trademark, right of publicity and reputational management issues in connection with the purchase and sale of multiple car dealerships.
  • Advised an automotive advertising agency serving car dealerships on strategic marketing-related legal matters.
  • Provided guidance on complex dealership-related corporate matters, including mergers, acquisitions and internal restructuring.