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| Everyday, Lisa & Sousa,
Ltd. is involved in business formation transactions representing our
clients' interests in the areas of Franchise, Business Acquisition/Disposition/Litigation
and Development law. |
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Recent transactions include:
Fidelity
Lisa & Sousa, Ltd. has represented Fidelity in the development
of the company's over 300 acre, RI Campus since 1996.
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Transactions have included: land acquisition; representation in
permitting proceedings before town council, planning board and other
agencies; permitting transactions for construction of a 3rd office
building; and, most recently, permitting for a 565,000 sq. ft. office
building, the largest in RI.

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Smithfield Business Park
We represented this developer to obtain permitting for a 100-Acre
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Hanton City Gateway
Our firm negotiated permitting and related services for a 95000 sq.
ft. office park comprised of two buildings, located on George Washington
Highway, Smithfield, RI. |
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W/S Smithfield Assoc.
When this developer needed permitting
and litigation services for a 600,000 sq. ft. Regional Outdoor Shopping
Center, the Crossing at Smithfield relied on
Lisa & Sousa, Ltd. |
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Dunkin Donuts
We have represented Dunkin Donuts franchise owners in the acquisition,
sale and development of multi-unit locations for more than 30 years.

Specific examples include:
transfer of ownership of 100 franchise locations in Northeast,
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the United States; Sale of 48 locations in NY; Purchase of 15 stores
in the Northeast; acquisition of multi-shop networks in Florida (18),
Vermont (20) and Cape Cod, MA (20). |
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Dunkin Donuts Independent Franchise Organization (DDIFO)
Lisa & Sousa, Ltd. is legal counsel for the Dunkin Donuts
Independent Franchise Organization (DDIFO) with a membership of
approximately 1700 Dunkin Donuts franchise units nationwide.
Bob's Discount Furniture
We provided legal counsel for new construction at this popular
retailer's Warwick, RI Facility.
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Kirkbrae Country Club
When they wanted to build a new 50,000 sq. ft. clubhouse in
Lincoln, RI, Kirkbrae Country Club turned to Lisa & Sousa, Ltd.
for permitting and other legal services.

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Hotel Purchase
Transactions leading to the sale of this historic hotel began with
bankruptcy litigation and ended with the rescue of a floundering
permitting process. Lisa & Sousa, Ltd. turned this project around
in just 4 months.
Newspaper Business
Performed a variety of real estate and intellectual property services
to a Nationally Syndicated Newspaper company.
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Marina in Bristol, RI
Marinas in RI have unique
permitting requirements.
With our help, the permitting
process for expansion for our
client is smooth sailing.
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Intrafamily Planning/Estate Planning
We also developed plans that allowed family-owned Dunkin Donuts
franchises to resolve numerous multi-generational and business transition
issues.
Providence Office Building
Recently, we provided legal services covering all aspects of acquiring
a large Providence office building and executed in a timely manner.
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