Charles N. Internicola is a recognized attorney, author and speaker who represents a select number of entrepreneurs, business owners and non-public closely held companies in business transactions and litigation. An entrepreneur and business owner himself, Mr. Internicola has created a specialized law firm that provides representation for a select group of entrepreneurs comprised of:
- Start-Up Franchisors. Hardworking individuals who have created a successful business and who now want to realize their dream of expansion and growth;
- Existing Franchisors. Franchise companies that have achieved great things but need a clear path for consistent FDD registration, renewals, litigation avoidance and a systematic legal plan for mitigating every-day legal concerns);
- Individual Entrepreneurs and Successful Businesses. Individuals and companies that require practical and effective representation involving business transactions, partnership and shareholder governance, trademark and IP protection, licensing, litigation and day-to-day general counsel services;
- Business Owners Faced with a Partnership Dispute. Business owners, majority and minority partners faced with a serious dispute with his or her business partners, shareholders and members.
Mr. Internicola is not a general practice lawyer, he is the publisher of the "New York Franchise Law Blog" and he is the author of the following books:
"An Entrepreneurs Guide to Purchasing a Business or Franchise" - Published 2009
"The New York and New Jersey Partnership Dispute Guide" - Published 2012
"The Franchise Formula - A Guide to Franchising Your Business" - Publication Pending
Most Important - Like you, Mr. Internicola is also a business owner and entrepreneur who understands the issues that you face and the goals that you seek to achieve as a business owner. In addition to his full time law practice, Mr. internicola is the Managing Member of a national franchise company.
Practice Areas:
- Business Transactions (learn more)
- Business Litigation (learn more)
- Partnership and Shareholder litigation
- Franchise Transactions
- Franchise litigation
Nationwide Franchise and Corporate Representation

Education:
Brooklyn Law School, J.D. - 1995
St. John's University, B.S. Accounting - 1992
Professional Honors & Activities:
Publications:
An Entrepreneurs Guide to Purchasing a Business - 2008
An Entrepreneurs Guide to Purchasing a Business or Franchise - 2010
The New York Franchise Law Blog - Editor
Bar Admissions:
State of New York
State of New Jersey
Court Admissions:
United States District Court - Southern District of New York
United States District Court - Eastern District of New York
United States District Court - Western District of New York
United States District Court - District of New Jersey