Equipment and Auto Sales & Leasing

The Equipment and Auto Sales & Leasing practice provides comprehensive legal services to clients engaged in the sale, lease, financing, and operation of commercial equipment and motor vehicles. This practice supports manufacturers, dealers, fleet operators, lenders, lessors, and lessees across a wide range of industries, including transportation, construction, agriculture, logistics, and equipment finance.

Attorneys in this area combine industry knowledge with transactional expertise to structure legally sound, financially efficient, and risk-managed agreements that comply with evolving regulatory and commercial standards.

Core services include:

  • Sales and Leasing Agreements
    • Drafting and negotiating equipment purchase agreements, vehicle sales contracts, lease agreements (FMV, TRAC, and capital leases), and master lease schedules, with attention to warranty, maintenance, and title issues.
  • Regulatory and Licensing Compliance
    • Advising on compliance with applicable federal and state laws, including UCC Article 2 (sales) and Article 2A (leases), dealer licensing requirements, DOT and FMCSA regulations, lemon laws, and consumer protection statutes.
  • Financing and Security Interests
    • Structuring equipment and vehicle finance transactions, including secured lending, lease-backed financing, floorplan arrangements, and compliance with lien perfection and title registration rules.
  • Risk Allocation and Liability Management
    • Addressing indemnification, insurance, liability limitation, repossession rights, default remedies, and dispute resolution provisions in sales and leasing documentation.
  • Fleet and Asset Management
    • Supporting clients with large-scale fleet acquisition, vehicle remarketing, telematics agreements, and service contracts, as well as regulatory audits and warranty program structuring.
  • Cross-Border Transactions and Tax Considerations
    • Structuring and advising on international sales and leasing transactions, including import/export requirements, tax treatment of leases, and ownership/title transfer mechanics.

The following individuals practice in this area:

Joseph Bohling
Jason Henderson
Nancy Levy
Alexandra Ong
Lidia Pinto
James Waite

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We negotiate, document, and provide follow-on legal services for equipment manufacturers, distributors, dealers, and lessors worldwide.

 

Over many years, our attorneys have successfully negotiated, documented, and closed a vast array of business transactions, including manufacturer-dealer relationships as well as business purchases, sales, leases, and financing transactions throughout North America and in over 20 countries.

 

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Joseph E. Bohling, Esq. is a distinguished legal and executive leader with a multifaceted career spanning global automotive OEMs, multinational manufacturers, academic and healthcare institutions, private equity, venture capital, and publicly traded companies. Widely recognized as a thought leader in global business strategy and human capital development, Mr. Bohling has served as a senior Legal, Human Resources, and Total Rewards executive, as well as a trusted Executive Coach to corporate leadership teams.

His extensive experience includes serving as CEO, COO, CHRO, and In-House Counsel for organizations ranging from Global 1000 enterprises to emerging and mid-sized companies. Across sectors such as manufacturing, professional services, and healthcare, Mr. Bohling has consistently driven transformative growth, operational excellence, and strategic innovation.

Mr. Bohling’s practice focuses on the following:

He can be reached via telephone at (866) 582-2586 and via email at JEB@jwlinternational.com.

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Jason Henderson, Esq. is a corporate and transactional attorney with over twenty years of experience handling complex transactions in media and IP licensing and distribution as well as product counsel and service agreements for Fortune 500 companies. A Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/US), Mr. Henderson is recognized for his expertise in technology and media personalization, and is listed as the inventor on several patents in streaming technology and real-time AI.

Mr. Henderson earned his BA in History from the University of Dallas and his Juris Doctor from the Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law. He currently serves as a commissioner with the Littleton Historical Preservation Commission.

Beyond his legal practice, Mr. Henderson is the co-founder of Castle Bridge Media, publisher of the popular Castle of Horror Anthology series, has written for Electronic Arts and Marvel Comics, and has had multiple books optioned for film.

Mr. Henderson’s practice focuses on the following:

He can be reached via telephone at (866) 582-2586 and via email at JDH@jwlinternational.com.

Nancy Levy is a seasoned sales and marketing executive with over a decade of experience in the equipment industry. She currently serves as Chief Financial Officer at JWL International, where she leads strategic growth initiatives and cultivates key partnerships across the sector.

Prior to joining JWL International, Ms. Levy held finance leadership roles at several major technology firms, including Unisys, Symantec Corporation, and Cadence Design Systems/Tality Corporation. Her background in financial analysis and management has equipped her with a strong foundation in data-driven decision-making and operational strategy.

Ms. Levy holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from St. Mary’s University in San Antonio, Texas, and an MBA from Santa Clara University. Her combined expertise in finance and business development enables her to deliver impactful solutions that drive performance and long-term value.

Ms. Levy works with our attorneys in the following areas:

She can be reached via telephone at (866) 582-2586 and via email at NWL@jwlinternational.com.

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Alexandra Ong, Esq. is a graduate of the University of Denver Sturm College of Law, where she distinguished herself through academic excellence and leadership in business law. Originally from Fort Worth, Texas, Ms. Ong earned her Bachelor of Business Administration in Management with a Pre-Law concentration and a Certificate in International Business Studies from Texas A&M University’s Mays Business School, graduating magna cum laude.

During law school, she served as Senior Editor for Race to the Bottom, the university’s business law blog, and provided pro bono legal counsel to nonprofits and small businesses as a student attorney in the Community and Economic Development Clinic. Ms. Ong is also a published contributor to the Colorado Evidence Courtroom Manual (2024–2025 and 2025–2026 editions).

Since joining JWL International in 2023, Ms. Ong has worked on a broad range of complex legal matters and brings experience in international legal research, contract drafting, business litigation, and regulatory analysis. Her work reflects a strong commitment to delivering thoughtful, business-oriented legal solutions.

Ms. Ong’s practice focuses on the following:

She can be reached via telephone at (866) 582-2586 and via email at ALO@jwlinternational.com.

Lidia Pinto, Esq. is a senior corporate attorney with over 15 years of experience advising multinational corporations as both In-House and External Counsel. She has expertise supporting large Japanese business groups operating globally, with a focus on complex transactions involving commercial contracts, corporate governance, international trade, taxation, and cross-border legal matters.

Ms. Pinto holds an LL.M. in Commercial and Business Law from Liverpool John Moores University in England and brings a multilingual skill set to her practice. She is fluent in English and Portuguese and conversational in Spanish, enabling her to navigate diverse legal and cultural environments with ease.

Ms. Pinto’s practice focuses on the following:

She can be reached via telephone at (866) 582-2586 and via email at LCP@jwlinternational.com.

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James R. Waite, Esq. is a seasoned corporate and transactional attorney with over three decades of experience in the acquisition, sale, and leasing of businesses, equipment, and real estate. Throughout his career, Mr. Waite has held executive leadership roles—including General Counsel, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, and Chief Operating Officer—across a diverse range of industries, from aviation to equipment leasing.

He is the author of the American Rental Association’s definitive guide on rental contracts and has contributed extensively to national and international publications such as Equipment World, RER Magazine, International Rental News, Rental Magazine, ForConstructionPros, and the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Mr. Waite is also a frequent speaker at industry association conferences, where he shares insights on legal and operational best practices.

A veteran of the United States Air Force, Mr. Waite holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from the University of Texas at San Antonio, a Juris Doctor from St. Mary’s University School of Law, and a Master of Business Administration from Northwestern University.

Mr. Waite’s practice focuses on the following:

He can be reached via telephone at (866) 582-2586 and via email at JRW@jwlinternational.com.

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