Gas station and convenience store owners operate in a uniquely complex business environment, balancing fuel supply relationships, environmental compliance, real estate issues, and the day-to-day demands of running a retail operation. With more than 25 years of in-house legal experience, Daniel has an in-depth understanding of the industry and the need to provide practical, efficient and cost-effective legal advice that supports operations rather than slowing them down. Daniel works with owners and operators to review and negotiate fuel supply and vendor agreements, address environmental and regulatory concerns, manage employment issues, manage insurance issues, and handle real estate or lease matters that commonly arise in this industry.

Some of the topics Daniel frequently addresses:

• Fuel supply contract review

• Environmental compliance issues

• UST Compliance and Financial Assurance

• Cost recovery from insurance and State UST/Remediation Funds

• Franchise disputes

• Lease and property issues

• Employee compliance

• Insurance Purchasing and maintenance support

• ADA Compliance

• Property Safety and Security

• Litigation and other disputes

• Premises Liability

• Site sales and purchases