Bass Sox & Mercer is a nationally recognized law firm specializing exclusively in motor vehicle dealership and franchise law, serving clients across the United States and internationally. With over 35 years of dedicated experience, the firm stands out for its deep industry knowledge, courtroom expertise, and unwavering commitment to protecting dealership interests in high-stakes legal and transactional matters.
The firm’s approach combines extensive knowledge of franchise law with decades of practical experience in both litigation and complex dealership transactions. They focus solely on representing auto dealers, offering targeted, high-level representation that understands dealer-manufacturer dynamics. Their attorneys are adept at resolving disputes, guiding mergers and acquisitions, and ensuring regulatory compliance, making them a trusted advisor for franchised dealerships facing legal challenges or growth opportunities.
Services Offered
- Dealer Franchise Law
- Dealer/Manufacturer Disputes
- Dealership Mergers & Acquisitions
- Audits
- Finance & Insurance Compliance
- Consumer Lawsuits Defense
- Franchise Term Protection
- Dispute Resolution
- Warranty Reimbursement Disputes
- Allocation Issue Resolution
- Wrongful Termination Defense
- Transactional Legal Guidance
- Regulatory Compliance Advisory
- Seminar and Educational Services for Dealers
Bass Sox & Mercer serves dealerships across all 50 states, Puerto Rico, Canada, and Asia, with physical offices in Tallahassee, Florida, and Raleigh, North Carolina. The firm has secured billions in settlements for clients, including landmark cases such as the U.S. Volkswagen dealer Dieselgate class action, and has closed numerous high-value dealership transactions, reinforcing their reputation as leaders in automotive dealership law.
