In this introduction with Gym Lawyers PLLC and the Fitness Business Association (FBA), Josh Leve, founder and CEO of FBA, introduces Matthew Becker, the founder and lead attorney of Gym Lawyers PLLC.
The discussion focuses on the essential role of legal services in the fitness industry. Matthew shares his journey from being a litigator to gym owner and legal consultant, highlighting how Gym Lawyers PLLC supports fitness entrepreneurs - helping them navigate legal compliance and mitigate risks.
Listen in and get ready for key insights into how gym owners can proactively address legal challenges.
Together they discuss...
- (0:31) Overview of the legal side of the fitness industry.
- (2:11) Matthew's background as a litigator and gym owner.
- (5:00) Differentiating Gym Lawyers PLLC's services from liability insurance.
- (7:41) Discussion about the uniqueness of each gym owner and how often they lack knowledge on setting up legal entities, commercial leases, and liability waivers.
- (09:02) Highlighting the importance of protecting both sides when buying or selling a gym and emphasizing formal legal steps.
- (10:20) The company’s twofold vision: educating gym owners proactively to avoid legal issues and expanding ongoing legal support.
- (11:54) Launch of a new in-house counsel service, 'Gym Counsel,' offering consistent legal support for multi-location gyms.
- (17:29) Special offer of a free 45-minute consultation and checklist analysis of legal contracts.
- (18:30) The best places to learn more about Gym Lawyers PLLC.
Book Your Free Legal Audit with Lead Attorney (and 11-year gym owner),
Matthew Becker, Esq.
Matthew Becker
Matthew Becker is the founder and lead attorney of Gym Lawyers PLLC, a law firm dedicated exclusively to the legal needs of gym owners. What makes Matt uniquely qualified to serve this industry isn’t just his 15-year experience as a licensed Attorney—it’s his 11 years as a gym owner himself.
In 2013, Matt opened and operated his own CrossFit affiliate, where he experienced firsthand the legal and operational challenges that gym owners face. From managing membership contracts and handling liability waivers to navigating lease agreements and staff issues, Matt lived through every aspect of gym ownership. This deep, personal experience allowed him to spot the significant legal gaps that exist for gym owners and inspired him to create Gym Lawyers PLLC.
Today, Matt combines his legal expertise with his real-world gym ownership experience to help fitness entrepreneurs protect their businesses, stay compliant, and grow with confidence. Since 2021, he has helped hundreds of gym owners across the U.S. in various fitness disciplines, including CrossFit, yoga, martial arts, strength training, and more, through legal education, consultation, and custom legal strategies.
With Matt, gym owners get more than just legal advice—they get insight from someone who has been in their shoes and understands the unique challenges they face.
Josh Leve
Josh Leve is the Founder & CEO of the Fitness Business Association (FBA) and SUCCEED! the FBA Virtual Fitness Conference & Expo. With FBA's collective audience close to 100,000 and nearly 70 industry partnerships, its success has translated into Josh being featured in all major fitness publications and a spotlight speaker at IHRSA, Athletic Business, Mindbody BOLD, Club Industry, NSCA, NASM, EMPOWER!, ZUMBA, and many more.
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