Biography

Fred “Royce” Franzoni IV, J.D.: As a United States Marine veteran, graduate of the University of Houston, and the founder of Franzoni, Nelson, & Robinett PLLC, Royce has been providing legal advice and aggressive litigation services to many business owners for past fifteen years. During his distinguished legal career as a Woodlands business attorney, he has helped countless small and medium sized business owners defending and pursuing lawsuits to protect his clients’ rights, negotiating commercial leases, drafting contracts, navigating local and state permitting processes, and developing company policies to limit liability exposure and litigation.

In addition to his other qualifications, Mr. Franzoni has extensive experience assisting business owners in the hospitality industries. His experience with restaurants and other food & beverage businesses includes negotiating and drafting franchise and licensing agreements, asset purchase agreements, development agreements, branding and marketing agreements, equipment leases, employment contracts, nondisclosure/noncompete agreements, and numerous other business contracts throughout Texas and the rest of the United States. Finally, his extensive experience in the courtroom as a trial attorney and his skills as a certified mediator ensure that clients receive advice based on integrity, insight, and innovation to meet their expectations with efficiency and satisfaction.

Education

• Juris Doctor – South Texas College of Law
• Bachelor of Science in Hotel & Restaurant Management – University of Houston, Conrad Hilton College
• Wine & Spirits Certification – University of Houston, Conrad Hilton College
• Legal Mediation Training – University of Texas, Manousso Mediation and Arbitration Training

Royce is admitted to practice law:

State of Texas and the Federal courts of the Southern District, Northern District, and Eastern District

Royce is a member of the:

American Bar Association, Texas Bar Association, Houston Bar Association, Montgomery County Bar Association, The Woodlands Bar Association, National Restaurant Association, Texas Restaurant Association, Academy of Hospitality Industry Attorneys, Boy Scouts of America-Eagle Scout