Dealership Compliance & Licensing
Operating a dealership requires strict adherence to federal, state, and local regulations. Duggins Law helps automotive businesses obtain and maintain proper licensing, stay compliant with DMV rules, and avoid costly violations. Whether you're starting a new dealership or navigating a regulatory challenge, we ensure your operations are legally sound.
Overview & Importance
Operating a dealership isn’t just about selling cars—it’s about meeting a complex web of legal requirements that govern everything from licensing to advertising. At Duggins Law, we understand the intricacies of dealership law and guide clients through the full compliance lifecycle, whether you're just getting started or expanding operations.
Securing and maintaining proper licenses is essential to keeping your business legally protected. We help with DMV applications, zoning approvals, bonding requirements, and renewals. We also stay on top of changing laws so your dealership avoids costly missteps or administrative penalties.
Why Choose Us
Industry-Specific Legal Knowledge
Transparent Flat Fees
Proven Results
One-on-One Attorney Access
How We Help
Our legal team provides comprehensive support designed specifically for automotive dealers. We work proactively to assess your compliance gaps, represent you in licensing hearings, and respond to notices or audits. From first-time applications to complex compliance cases, we’re with you every step of the way.
Duggins Law also helps clients build internal systems that ensure ongoing compliance—such as proper recordkeeping, staff training, and consumer-facing policies that meet legal standards. With us as your legal partner, you can focus on sales while we handle the legal side.
Flat-4
$500 per month
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Up to 5 document reviews (≤10 pages each)
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1 document review (11–30 pages)
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1 review of fact pattern related to potential litigation
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1.5 hours of consultation
Additional Work:
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Billed at standard hourly rate minus 10%, or
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You may roll over excess work into the following month (subject to scope)
Inline-6
$1,000 per month
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Up to 10 document reviews (≤10 pages each)
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Up to 5 document reviews (11–30 pages)
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1 document review (>30 pages)
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2 fact pattern reviews for potential litigation
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1 small claims litigation matter (simple)
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1.5 hours of consultation
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Drafting of documents (up to 10 pages)
Additional Work:
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Billed at standard hourly rate minus 15%, or
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Rollover option for qualified excess work
V-8
$2,500 per month
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Up to 20 document reviews (≤10 pages each)
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Up to 10 document reviews (11–30 pages)
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Up to 5 document reviews (>30 pages)
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3 litigation-related fact pattern reviews
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2 simple or 1 complex small claims court matter(s)
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1 circuit court-level litigation matter (simple)
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2 hours of consultation
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Document drafting (up to 25 pages)
Additional Work:
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Billed at standard hourly rate minus 20%, or
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Rollover option for qualified excess work
W-12
$5,000
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Up to 40 document reviews (≤10 pages each)
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Up to 15 document reviews (11–30 pages)
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Up to 10 document reviews (>30 pages)
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5 litigation-related fact pattern reviews
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4 simple or 2 complex small claims court matters
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2 simple or 1 intermediate circuit court-level matter(s)
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3 hours of consultation
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Document drafting (up to 50 pages)
Additional Work:
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Billed at standard hourly rate minus 33%, or
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Rollover option for qualified excess work
Flexible Legal Solutions
While Automotive Law is our core focus, Duggins Law is not a one-lane road.
If your business has unique legal needs that don’t fit neatly into one of our listed subscription plans, we’re happy to create a custom plan just for you. Whether you’re a local coffee shop or a fleet management company, let’s talk through what works best for your goals and budget.
Not a business?
We also consider individual civil matters on a case-by-case basis—from personal injury claims to business partnership disputes, and more. Availability may vary depending on our existing caseload.
Our Areas of expertise
Operating a dealership requires strict adherence to federal, state, and local regulations. Duggins Law helps automotive businesses obtain and maintain proper licensing, stay compliant with DMV rules, and avoid costly violations. Whether you're starting a new dealership or navigating a regulatory challenge, we ensure your operations are legally sound.
Setting your business on the right legal foundation is crucial. We assist clients in forming corporations, LLCs, and other business entities specific to the automotive sector. From choosing the right structure to filing required documents and drafting bylaws or operating agreements, Duggins Law helps you launch with confidence and clarity.
Contracts are the backbone of any successful automotive business. We draft, review, and negotiate agreements including sales contracts, supplier/vendor agreements, service terms, and lease documents. Our goal is to protect your interests, prevent future disputes, and ensure every document is clear, enforceable, and compliant.
From hiring to termination, Duggins Law provides comprehensive legal guidance on employment matters. We help automotive businesses develop compliant HR policies, handle wage and hour issues, resolve workplace disputes, and stay aligned with evolving labor laws. Let us help you manage your team confidently and legally.
When conflicts arise—whether with customers, vendors, employees, or partners—we're ready to protect your business. We provide strategic dispute resolution and, when necessary, aggressive litigation services tailored to the automotive industry. Our goal is always to resolve matters efficiently while defending your reputation and bottom line.
The automotive industry is heavily regulated—and constantly evolving. Duggins Law serves as your ongoing legal partner, providing insight on compliance with consumer protection laws, advertising guidelines, warranty rules, environmental standards, and more. We help you stay proactive, avoid penalties, and operate with confidence.