JWL International

04/26/2026

04/10/2026

As a trusted leader in equipment law, we’ve supported clients across manufacturers, dealers, and industry leaders with strategic, business-focused legal solutions. We’re proud to deliver work that drives results and even more proud to be recognized as a “go-to” by the clients we serve.

04/09/2026

Welcome Brandon L. Grubbs, Esq., to JWL International! Brandon brings a diverse background in oil and gas law, commercial litigation, and complex business disputes, with experience spanning major energy formations and a wide range of industries. Known for his practical, results-driven approach, he advises clients in both transactional matters and high-stakes litigation. We’re excited to have Brandon on the JWL team! Brandon can be reached at [email protected].

04/04/2026

As a global leader in equipment law, we’ve supported hundreds of clients across manufacturers, dealers, and industry leaders with strategic, business-focused legal solutions. We’re proud to deliver work that drives results and even more proud when our clients are thrilled with the outcome.

04/04/2026

Welcome John Branson to JWL International! John brings extensive experience in complex litigation, arbitration, and mediation across a wide range of industries, including corporate, securities, healthcare, and construction matters. Known for his strategic insight and practical approach, he has successfully handled high-stakes disputes, trials, and appeals. We’re excited to have John on the JWL team! John can be reached at [email protected].

JWL International delivers legal counsel for equipment manufacturers, dealers & lessors worldwide. Partner with attorneys who understand your industry.

03/30/2026

If you ever wondered why contracts matter, this might be the best explanation you’ll ever read.
James Waite

The business was not failing. It was thriving. In 1945, Sam Walton opened a small variety store in Newport, Arkansas, working long hours to build it from the ground up. He handled everything himself. Stocking shelves. Cleaning floors. Learning customers. Within 5 years, the store became one of the most profitable in the region, generating around $250000 annually, far above average for that time. It should have been secure. It was not. The mistake was not operational. It was contractual. Walton had signed a lease without a renewal clause. When it expired in 1950, the landlord made a decision that changed everything. He refused to renew it. Then took over the location and handed the entire business to his own son. Everything Walton had built stayed behind. He was forced to leave with nothing. The moment became one of the lowest points of his life. Years of work erased through a single agreement he had overlooked. Most people would have stopped there. He did not. He moved to Bentonville and started again, this time with a different mindset. Every detail mattered. Every contract mattered. The lesson stayed with him. Twelve years later, in 1962, he opened the first Walmart. What followed was not recovery. It was expansion at a scale no one expected. By the time of his death in 1992, Walmart had become the largest retailer in the world. The turning point was not the success. It was the loss. The moment everything was taken forced him to rebuild with precision. And that changed the outcome. Sam Walton, 1950.

03/12/2026

We can help protect you and your business with a great Rental Contract — but how else can you safeguard yourself against Theft? The ARA has some great resources to assist.

Read more about Theft Awareness Month and theft prevention in the rental industry here:

April marks Theft Awareness Month, an initiative launched by the American Rental Association in 2025 alongside the Equipment Rental Guard program to address the

03/04/2026

Happy last day of the 2026 ARA Show!

Stop by Booth 3634 to connect with the JWL International team and take advantage of our ARA Show–exclusive specials on contracts and addenda before the show closes!

03/03/2026

Damage waivers continue to generate discussion within the equipment rental industry.

Operators who once questioned their value have reported success when programs are introduced with clear communication, employee training, and precise contractual language.

As with many operational decisions, thoughtful structure often determines long-term effectiveness.

03/03/2026

Great first day at the 2026 ARA Show! Our fearless leader James Waite representing JWL International. Looking forward to another strong day on the show floor. Stop by Booth 3634 to see us!