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Principal
301-656-1177
mshupe@bulmandunie.com
Areas of Experience
Business Law
Commercial and Residential Leasing
Employment Issues
Franchise Law
Intellectual Property rights and obligations
Real Estate - Commercial and Residential
Tax Law
Education
George Washington University (LL.M., Taxation, 1987)
American University (J.D., 1981)
State University of New York at Oswego (B.A., 1977)
Current Affiliations
- American Bar Association - Member, Forum on Franchising
- Maryland State Bar Association - Member, Business Law Section
- Association of Franchisee & Dealers
- District of Columbia Bar - Member, Real Estate, Housing and Land Use Section
Admitted to Practice in Maryland and the District of Columbia.
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Mark W. Shupe
Mr. Shupe practices in the areas of Business Law, Commercial and Residential Leasing, Employment Law, Franchise Law, Real Estate Law, and Tax Law as it relates to any of the listed specialty areas.
Mr.Shupe handles matters involving:
- Ownership and operation of small businesses including formation of business entities (corporations, limited liability companies, professional corporations, etc.); negotiation of loans; shareholder rights and agreements; acquisitions and mergers; vendor/supplier/distributor agreements; agreements with customers
- Representation of landlord and tenants including leases, subleases and assignments
- Employment agreements, employee handbooks, severance agreements and employment disputes
- Representation of franchisees and prospective franchisees, including UFOC and franchise agreements
- Purchase and sale of commercial and residential real property; foreclosures; easements; boundary disputes
- Intellectual Property ownership rights and protections (License Agreements; Confidentiality and Non-disclosure Agreements; Restrictions on use and transfer)
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