Senior Attorney/ Partner
Austin, Texas Office
Tel: 512.535.0090
Fax: 512.535.0084
PRACTICE AREAS
Franchising, Business Opportunities, Corporate and Intellectual Property law
BIOGRAPHY
Lynne D. Shelton, Esq. has assisted businesses with their franchise and business opportunities since 1993. As a past franchisor herself, Ms. Shelton understands the needs and growth pains of her clients. After successfully negotiating and concluding the transaction for their 783 Franchisee, franchise system, Mr. and Mrs. Shelton opened a boutique business consulting firm in order to provide advice to those similarly involved in startup and emerging businesses.
While Ms. Shelton has represented both Franchisor as well as Prospective Franchisee, her specialty is in the area of providing experienced counsel for Startup and Emerging Franchisor's who wish to establish or grow into a Regional, or National Franchise System. Ms. Shelton's area of expertise transverses many different industries including restaurants, financial systems, construction, interior design, mining, senior care, and service industries including painting, installation, heating and air-conditioning. Ms. Shelton is the Senior Attorney in our Austin, TX office.
SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS AND PRESENTATIONS
Various Franchising shows/events including the National Event Franchise and Business Opportunities Expos and the International Franchise Expos. For 2010, these include St. Louis, Missouri; Denver, Colorado; Fort Lauderdale, Florida; Phoenix, Arizona; Los Angeles, California; Washington, DC; and Miami, Florida.
EDUCATION
Barry University School of Law, Orlando, FL, Juris Doctor, May 2008
University of Phoenix, Las Vegas, NV GPA: 3.93; summa cum laude Master of Organizational Management, emphasis in Global Management May 2005
University of Phoenix, Reno, NV, GPA: 3.87; magna cum laude Bachelor of Science in Business Management May 2003
Thomson University Paralegal degree May 2006
BAR ADMISSIONS
Hays County Court, Texas Travis County Court, Texas Williamson County, Texas
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
FL Supreme Court Certified County Mediator
Advanced Trial Advocacy Team President; Secretary
Christian Legal Society Vice-President; Secretary/Treasurer
AAJ (Formerly American Trial Lawyers Association), Treasurer
HONORS AND DISTINCTIONS
First Chair Advocate for Four National Trial Competitions
Mitch Frank Advocacy Trial Competition winner
Certified LexisNexis Advanced User
Certified Westlaw Advanced User
BUSINESS EXPERIENCE
Ms. Shelton has represented business infrastructures and a consultant capacity for over 20 years. Ms. Shelton has coached clientele in various industries from gold mining entities to high-end home interior designers. "It is this diversity of knowledge that benefits my franchise clients, ...I can truly relate to many different industries." To see a full business experience listing, click here.
Lynne@SheltonPower.com
Office: (512) 535-0090
Fax: (512) 535-0084
202 Walton Way, Suite 192
Cedar Park, TX 78613
