(407) 843-7860
(407) 843-6610 FAX
255 South Orange Avenue, Orlando, FL 32801
Email: gkelly@akerman.com
Internet: http://www.akerman.com
CONTACT: Gregory J. Kelly, Shareholder
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Attorneys.
ALEXANDER HOLBURN BEAUDIN & LANG LLP
(877) 688-1351
(604) 484-1730
(604) 484-9700 FAX
2700-700 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, BC V7Y 1B8 Canada
Email: jrost@ahbl.ca
Internet: http://www.ahbl.ca
CONTACT: Judy Rost, Partner
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Law Firm.
ARENT FOX PLLC
(202) 857-6065
(202) 857-6395 FAX
1050 Connecticut Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20036
Email: Wachen.Kimberly@arentfox.com
Internet: http://www.arentfox.com
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CONTACT: Kimberly A. Wachen, Attorney
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Law Firm.
ARNALL GOLDEN GREGORY, LLP
(404) 873-8150
(404) 873-8151 FAX
171 17th Street, Suite 2100, Atlanta, GA 30363
Email: sean.fogarty@agg.com
Internet: http://www.agg.com
CONTACT: Scan Fogarty, Attorney
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Law Firm.
BAKER & MCKENZIE
(612) 8922-5200
(612) 9225-1595 FAX
50 Bridge Street, Level 27, Sydney, NSW 02000 Australia
Email: pennyjward@bakernet.com
Internet: http://www.bakernet.com
CONTACT: Penny J. Ward, Principal
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Law Firm.
BAKER, DONELSON, BEARMAN, CALDWELL & BERKOWITZ, PC
(615) 726-5639
(615) 726-5600
(615) 744-5639 FAX
211 Commerce St., Suite 1000, Nashville, TN 37201
Email: jbuckberg@bakerdonelson.com
Internet: http://www.bakerdonelson.com
CONTACT: Joel R. Buckberg, Of Counsel; Kelli L. Thompson,
Shareholder
Birmingham Office
1600 Wachovia Tower, 420 20th Street North, Birmingham, AL 35203
New Orleans Office
201 St. Charles Avenue, Suite 3600, New Orleans, LA 70170
Jackson Office
4268 I-55 North, Meadowbrook Office Park, Jackson, MS39211
Knoxville Office
2200 Riverview Tower, 900 South Gay Street, Knoxville, TN37902
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Baker, Donelson is a full-service law firm with
over 470 lawyers representing clients from offices in Alabama, Georgia,
Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, Washington, D.C. and a representative
office in Beijing, China. Our franchise p ractice group provides
comprehensive legal services to start-up and seasoned franchisors
including strategy, structure, documentation, enforcement, disclosure,
regulatory compliance, intellectual property, dispute resolution, and
liability defense.
BALLARD SPAHR ANDREWS & INGERSOLL, LIP
(800) 627-3632
(856) 761-3400
(215) 864-8112
(856) 761-1020 FAX
Plaza 1000, Suite 500, Main Street, Voorhees, NJ 08043-4636
Email: levinb@ballardspahr.com
Internet: http://www.ballardspahr.com
CONTACT: Ben Levin;, Dean Fournaris;; Mark Shapiro;, Ed DeMarco
Philadelphia Office
1735 Market Street, 51st Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19103
TYPE OF BUSINESS: With ten offices located throughout the U.S.,
Ballard Spahr is nationally ranked among the 100 largest law firms. O ur
franchise law practice includes state franchise registrations,
preparation of offering circulars, franchise terminations, and franchise
relationship counseling. Our Franchise and Distribution Law Group draws
on the talents of lawyers in several departments (including business and
finance, litigation, real estate and tax law) to represent franchise
companies, multi-unit franchise operators, corporate and individual
investors contemplating franchise opportunities, and lending
institutions engaged in franchise related investment and financial
activities. Offices in Philadelphia, Denver, Las Vegas, Phoenix, Salt
Lake City, Washington, DC, Baltimore, Bethesda, Voorhees, NJ, and
Wilmington, DE.
BARTKO, ZANKEL, TARRANT & MILLER
(415) 956-1900
(415) 956-1152 FAX
900 Front Street, Suite 300, San Francisco, CA 94111
Ema il: cmiller@bztm.com
Internet: http://www.bztm.com
CONTACT: Charles G. Miller, C. Griffith Towle; Darryl A. Hart
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Our franchise lawyers bring over 30 years of
experience to franchise and distribution-related business, including
franchise litigation, transactions, registrations and dispute
resolution. The firm has represented franchise clients in a variety of
transactions including business formation, preparation of offering
circulars, franchise agreements and related documents, franchise
registration, state and federal franchise law compliance, franchise
transfers, business sales and acquisitions, licensing agreements,
contract negotiations and similar transactions. The firm also handles a
wide variety of other matters for franchise and distribution clients
including real estate, employment, trademark/copyright and premise
liabil ity matters.
ANGIULI KATKIN & GENTILE, LLP
(718) 816-0005
(718) 442-6408 FAX
60 Bay Street, Staten Island, NY 10301
Email: gangiuli@akglaw.com
Internet: http://www.akglaw.com
CONTACT: Gary Angiuli, Attorney
New Brunswick Office AG Auer Court, New Brunswick, NJ 08846
TYPE OF BUSINESS: The Business and Real Estate Group at Angiuli
Katkin & Gentile, LLP offers legal services in both New York and New
Jersey, catering to both experienced as well as first time franchisors
and franchisees. Supervising Attorney and Founding Partner Gary C.
Angiuli, Esq. has over 16 years of experience in writing, registering
and reviewing uniform franchise offering circulars for all types of
franchises. He has represented both start-up franchisors as well as
experienced franchisors with up to 250 units . Under Mr. Angiuli's
personal supervision, the firm also advises numerous franchisees,
assisting them with every facet of their new franchise ventures,
including comprehensive review of their uniform franchise offering
circulars (UFOC's), lease review, and advice and counsel in the
formation of business entities. The firm and Mr. Angiuli are experienced
in the purchase, sale, and transfer of existing franchise businesses and
emphasize personal service and long term relationships.
BENESCH FRIEDLANDER COPLAN ARONOFF LLP
(216) 363-4500
(216) 363-4588 FAX
2300 BP America Building, 200 Public Square, Cleveland, OH
44114-2301
Email: tbrule@bfca.com
Internet: http://www.bfca.com
CONTACT: Thomas R. Brule, Partner
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Law Firm.
BINGHAM MCCUTCHEN LLP
< br>(415) 393-2000
(415) 393-2000
(415) 393-2286 FAX
Three Embarcadero Center, San Francisco, CA 94111
Email: bob.ebe@bingham.com
Internet: http://www.bingham.com/franchise
CONTACT: Robert L. Ebe, Partner; Daniel L. Goldberg, Partner150
Federal Street, Boston, MA 02110
New York Office
399 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10022
Washington Office
2020 K Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20006
Los Angeles Office
355 South Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90071
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Bingham McCutchen offers distributors and
franchisors the counseling, litigation and dispute resolution advice
they need as they establish and grow operations; expand internationally;
or merge, reduce, restructure or eliminate networks or systems. With
decades of experi ence behind them, our distribution and franchise
lawyers help clients navigate the state and federal regulatory
minefields that underlie the management of national and international
distribution channels and franchise networks. Our Distribution &
Franchise Group consists of more than 25 attorneys who focus on a
variety of related disciplines that intersect with traditional
distribution and franchising issues. Our areas of focus include:
Establishment and Maintenance of Dealership and Franchise Networks;
Enforcement of Operating Standards; Pricing, Incentives and Promotional
Programs; Financial and Privacy Issues; Antitrust and Trade Regulation
Counseling and Litigation; Class Action Litigation; and Bankruptcy and
Financially Distressed Operations. Over the last 30 years, our D&F
attorneys have compiled an extraordinary track record litigating and
arbitrating hundreds of cases in i ndustries that deliver goods and
services as varied as appliances, fast food, apparel, financial
services, petroleum, motor vehicles, heavy equipment, furniture, office
equipment and alcoholic beverages. We have obtained numerous dismissals,
summary judgments, trial verdicts and appellate decisions in favor of
our clients.
BLACKWELL SANDERS LLP
(816) 983-8000
(816) 983-8080 FAX
4801 Main Street, Kansas City, MO 64112
Email: dculp@blackwellsanders.com
Internet: http://www.blackwellsanders.com
CONTACT: Donald A. Culp, Partner; John Moore, Partner
TYPE OF BUSINESS: The Franchise and Distribution Law Practice Group
represents clients in all aspects of the structure, implementation,
maintenance and financing of franchise and distribution businesses.
BLAKE, CASSELS & GRAYDON LLP
(416) 863-2400
(416) 863-2653 FAX
Commerce Court West, #2800, 199 Bay Street, Toronto, ON M5L 1A9
Canada
Email: peter.viitre@blakes.com
Internet: http://www.blakes.com
CONTACT: Peter Viitre, Partner; Chris Hale, Partner
Calgary Office
855-2nd Street S.W., Suite 3500, Bankers Hall East Tower, Calgary,
AB T2P 4J8 Canada
Vancouver Office
595 Burrard Street, Suite 2600, Three Bentall Centre, Vancouver, BC
V7X 1L3 Canada
Montreal Office
600 de Maisonneuve Boulevard West, Suite 2200 Montreal, Quebec H3A
3J2
Ottawa Office
45 O'Connor Street, Suite 2000, World Exchange Plaza, Ottawa,
ON K1P 1A4
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Law Firm.
BODMAN LLP
(313) 259-7777
1901 St . Antoine Street, 6th Floor at Ford Field, Detroit, MI 48226
Email: ttallerico@bodmanllp.com
Internet: http://www.bodmanllp.com
CONTACT: Thomas J. Tallerico, Partner; Dennis J. Levasseur, Partner
Troy Office
201 W. Big Beaver Road, Suite 500, Troy, MI 48084
Ann Arbor Office
110 Miller, Suite 300, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Cheboygan Office
229 Court Street, P.O. Box 405, Cheboygan, MI 49721
TYPE OF BUSINESS: 130-attorney business law firm serving clients in
Michigan, throughout the U.S. and internationally. We can assist
franchisors and franchisees in commercial litigation and alternative
dispute resolution, intellectual property matters including patent and
copyright protection, labor and employment law, corporate and securities
law, regulatory compliance, mergers, acquisitions and divestitures,
environmental law, bankruptcy, construction law, real property law and
tax law matters.
BRYAN CAVE LLP
(310) 576-2132
(310) 576-2200 FAX
120 Broadway, Suite 300, Santa Monica, CA 90401-2386
Email: kenneth.costello@bryancave.com
Internet: http://www.bryancave.com
CONTACT: Kenneth R. Costello, Partner; Jon Solish, Partner
Chicago Office
225 West Washington, Suite 260, Chicago, IL 60606-3418
Houston Office
1401 McKinney Street, #2700, Houston, TX 77010
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Bryan Cave, LLP is an 800 lawyer, international
law firm whose franchise lawyers are globally recognized authorities,
frequent speakers and authors, including a leading 3-volume franchise
treatise, who serve on numerous industry editorial and advisory boards,
and are commentators for franchise and major business news media. Our
clients range from start-up to Global 50 domestic and international
franchising and distribution businesses, in a broad range of industries,
who require sophisticated and complex legal support, including antitrust
counseling; regulatory compliance; litigation and arbitration; mergers
and acquisitions; intellectual property protection, and more.
BUCHANAN INGERSOLL ROONEY PC
(305) 347-4080
(305) 347-4089 FAX
Bank of America Tower, 34th Floor, 100 SE Second Street, Miami, FL
33131-2150
Email: leslie.smith@bipc.com
Internet: http://www.buchananingersoll.com
CONTACT: Leslie Smith-Porter, Attorney
Pittsburgh Office
(412) 562-8957
(412) 562-1041 FAX
One Oxford Center, 401 Grant Street, Pit tsburgh, PA 15219-1410
CONTACT: John R. Previs
Washington, DC Office
(202) 833-7099 FAX
1700 K Street, NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC 20006-3807
Princeton Office
(609) 520-0360 FAX
700 Alexander Park, Sutie 300, Princeton, NJ 08540-6347
Email: harringtonfb@bipc.com
CONTACT: Frank B. Harrington, Associate
Tampa Office
(813) 222-8189 FAX
401 East Jackson Street, Suite 2500, Tampa, FL 33602-5236
Email: cardillopm@bipc.com
CONTACT: Peter M. Cardillo, Shareholder
TYPE OF BUSINESS: The lawyers in Buchanan's Franchise and
Distribution Group provide clients with comprehensive knowledge in
multiple legal disciplines. Encompassing the areas of corporate finance,
federal and state regulation compliance, intellectual prop erty,
litigation, labor and employment, government contracts, tax and real
estate, Buchanan's Franchise and Distribution Practice Group is a
cross-section of attorneys who are recognized leaders in their fields.
With 16 offices across the nation and access to Buchanan's more
than 550 attorneys and government relations professionals, we provide
our franchise and distribution clients with business and strategic
solutions that address the full spectrum of franchise-related issues in
more than 40 industries including: food chain, hospitality, dry
cleaning, retail, fashion design, real estate, car rental, as well as
education and training. Additional Offices: Alexandria, VA; Aventura,
FL; Buffalo, NY; Harrisburg, PA; Miami, FL; New York, NY; Philadelphia,
PA; Pittsburgh, PA; Princeton, NJ; Redwood Shores, CA; San Diego, CA;
Tampa, FL; Washington, DC; and Wilmington, DE.
BURG SIMPSON ELDREDGE HERSH & JARDINE, P.C.
(888) 895-2080
(303) 792-5595
(303) 708-0527 FAX
40 Inverness Drive East, Denver, CO 80112
Email: pburg@burgsimpson.com
Internet: http://www.burgsimpson.com
CONTACT: Peter Burg, Shareholder
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Burg Simpson focuses on complex litigation
matters. The firm is frequently retained as litigation counsel in
disputes involving franchisors and franchisees. The firm has offices in
Colorado, Wyoming, Texas, Ohio, Arizona and Washington, D.C.
BUSH ROSS, P.A.
(877) 875-9636
(813) 224-9255
(813) 223-9620 FAX
P.O. Box 3913, Tampa, FL 33601-3913
Email: mbasurto@bushross.com
Internet: http://www.bushross.com
CONTACT: Edward O. Savitz, Attorney; Mark A. Basurto, Attorney
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Law Firm.
CARLTON FIELDS, P.A.
(305) 530-0050
(305) 530-0055 FAX
100 SE Second Street, Suite 4000, Miami, FL 33131
Email: jmurray@carltonfields.com
Internet: http://www.carltonfields.com
CONTACT: Jason M. Murray, Shareholder
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Carlton Fields provides legal counsel and
assistance with creating, managing, licensing, protecting and enforcing
franchised business relationships, product distribution systems and
dealership networks. The law fir-m's franchise and distribution law
practice specifically relates to licensing and https://www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/ development, regulation
and compliance, and dispute resolution through negotiation, mediation,
arbitration and litigation.
CASSELS BROCK
(416) 860-2987
(416) 869-5982
(416) 640-3043 FAX
40 King Street West, Suite 2100, Scotia Plaza, Toronto, ON M5H 3C2
Canada
Email: lweinberg@casselsbrock.com
Internet: http://www.casselsbrock.com
CONTACT: Larry Weinberg, Partner; Geoff Shaw, Partner
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Cassels Brock is a Toronto based full-service
business law firm. Our Franchise Law Group is recognized across Canada and around the world for its extensive legal and practical experience in
all facets of franchising.
CHENG COHEN LLC
(312) 243-1701
(312) 243-1721 FAX
1101 West Fulton Market, Suite 200, Chicago, IL 60607
Email: fredric.cohen@chengcohen.com
Internet: http://www.chengcohen.com
CONTACT: Fredric A. Cohen, Member; Amy Cheng, Member
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Law Firm.
CHERNOW KATZ, LLC
(215) 659-3600
(215) 659-3222 FAX
721 Dresher Road, Suite 1100, Horsham, PA 19025
Email: hchernow@chernowkatz.com
Internet: http://www.chernowkatz.com
CONTACT: Harris J. Chernow, Attorney
Westmont Office
216 Haddon Avenue, #704, Westmont, NJ 08108
Philadelphia Office
1515 Market Street, #1410, Philadelphia, PA 19102
Baltimore Office
10995 Owings Mills Blvd.--Suite 208, Owings Mills, MD21117
TYPE OF BUSINESS: A national franchise, intellectual property and
business law firm providing comprehensive, practical, solution-oriented
counseling. Representing single and multi unit franchisees, franchisors,
distributors, and area and master developers with franchise,
transactional, regulatory and dispute resolution matters. Offices in PA,
NJ, MD and DC.
MARKUS COHEN LAW OFFICE
(877) 413-6482
(416) 413-9822
(416) 324-5439 FAX
22 St. Clair Avenue East, Suite 1010, Toronto, ON M4T 2S3 Canada
Email: mark@franchiselawcanada.com
Internet: http://www.franchiselawcanada.com
CONTACT: Markus Cohen, Managing Director; Lisa Bertucca, Executive
Assistant
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Practising law since 1964, Mark limits his law
practice to franchise and--as a Certified Specialist in Ontario,
Canada--trademark law.
CONNELL FOLEY LLP
(973) 535-0500
(973) 535-9217 FAX
85 Livingston Avenue, Roseland, NJ 07068
Email: bcouch@connellfoley.com
Internet: http://www.connellfoley.com
CONTACT: Bryan P. Couch, Attorney; Jeffrey L. O'Hara, Attorney
Jersey City Office
2510 Plaza Five, Jersey City, NJ 07311-4029
New York Office
888 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10106
Philadelphia Office
1500 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Full-service law firm with more than 115
attorneys and more than twenty distinct practice areas to meet corporate
clients' needs.
CORPORON, EYLER & KATZ
(888) 287-6777
(303) 768-0027 FAX
13710 East Rice Place, Aurora, CO 80015
Email: michael@franchiseeconsultant.com
Internet: http://www.franchiseeconsultant.com
CONTACT: Michael J. Katz, President & CEO
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Franchisee Consulting and Brokerage.
COVINGTON & BURLING LLP
(202) 662-6000
(202) 662-6291 FAX
1201 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20004-2401
Email: htielemans@cov.com
Internet: http://www.cov.com
CONTACT: Henriette Tielemans, Partner
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Law Firm.
DANNEMANN SIEMSEN BIGLER & IPANEMA MOREIRA
55 21 2553 181
55 21 2553 1812 FAX
Rua Marques de Olinda, 70, Rio De Janeiro 22251-040 Brazil
Email: mail@danneman.com.br
Internet: http://www.dannemann.com.br
CONTACT: Luiz Henrique O. do Amaral, Partner; Peter Dirk Siemsen,
Senior Partner
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Law Firm.
DAVIS LLP
(416) 941-5399
(416) 365-7886 FAX
1 First Canadian Place, Suite 5600, Toronto, ON MX5 1E2 Canada
Email: jrogers@davis.ca
Internet: http://www.davis.ca
CONTACT: John L. Rogers, National Chair, Toronto; Dana Schindelka,
Vice Chair, Calgary
Vancouver Office
2800 Park Place, 666 Burrard Street, Vancouver, BC V6C 2Z7 Canada
Calgary Office
3000 Shell Centre, 400-4th Avenue SW, Calgary, AB T2P 0J4 Canada
Montreal Office
1010 de la Gauchetiere St. West, #2250, Montreal, QCH3B 2N2 Canada
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Davis LLP's National Franchise &
Licensing Group has extensive experience in all aspects of franchise law
including structuring franchise systems; drafting franchise agreements;
disclosure documents and related agreements; and expanding foreign
franchise systems to Canada. Our Group also specializes in related areas
including intellectual property; international law; internet and
e-commerce; personal information dis closure and privacy; arbitration and
litigation; employment law; tax, and competition (anti-trust) law. Davis
& Company has offices in 7 cities in Canada including Vancouver,
Toronto, Calgary and Montreal and is the only Canadian firm with an
office in Japan (Tokyo). Our Franchise & Distribution Group is led
by John L. Rogers, who is one of only six franchise lawyers listed in
L'Expert's 2002 Guide to Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada, and is
a past director of IFA's Supplier Forum. Established in 1892.
DAVIS WRIGHT TREMAINE LLP
(503) 241-2300
(503) 778-5299 FAX
1300 SW Fifth Avenue, Suite 2300, Portland, OR 97201
Email: rileylagesen@dwt.com
Internet: http://www.dwt.com
CONTACT: Riley Lagesen, Associate
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Law Firm.
DAY PITNEY LLP
(973) 966-8068
(973) 966-1015 FAX
P.O. Box 1945, Morristown, NJ 07962
Email: dlafiura@daypitney.com
Internet: http://www.daypitney.com
CONTACT: Dennis R. LaFiura, Esq., Managing Partner; David S. Sager,
Partner
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Day Pitney LLP is a law firm that has represented
franchisors in hundreds of disputes involving terminations, trademark
infringement, and enforcing system standards. Industry expertise
includes motor vehicles, hotels, real estate brokerage, and others.
DEACONS
+61 3 8686 6000
+61 3 8686 6505 FAX
385 Bourke Street, Melbourne, Victoria, 03000 Australia
Email: greg.hipwell@deacons.com.au
Internet: http://www.deacons.com.au
CONTACT: Greg Hipwell, Partner; Stephen Giles, Partner
Brisbane Office
River side Centre, 123 Eagle Street, Brisbane, QLD 04000 Australia
Sydney Office
1 Alfred Street, Circular Quay, Sydney, NSW 2000 Australia
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Legal firm specializing in providing legal and
business advice to franchising and distribution clients. We are
generally regarded as Australia's leading franchise law firm.
DICKSTEIN SHAPIRO LLP
(202) 420-2200
(202) 420-2201 FAX
1825 I Street NW, Washington, DC 20006
Email: schaeffera@dsmo.com
Internet: http://www.dicksteinshapiro.com
CONTACT: Alan Schaeffer, Esq., Partner; Andrew J. Sherman, Esq.,
Partner
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Dickstein Shapiro LLP is a full service law firm
with 400 attorneys in offices in Washington, DC, New York City, and Los
Angeles, representing clients in diverse industries with a wide varie ty
of requirements. Our franchise and licensing attorneys have extensive
experience in franchise, licensing and distribution transactions and
regulation and they regularly advise manufacturers, licensors and
franchisors with respect to all aspects of franchise and distribution
systems development, implementation and channel management, leveraging
intellectual property, and counseling on general corporate and
commercial matters. The firm's franchising clients represent a wide
range of industries, including, restaurants and food services; medical
devices and health care; building materials; home remodeling/repair;
information technology; fashion and apparel; accounting and business
consulting; specialty retail; landscaping; for-profit
education/training; children's activities; lodging and hospitality;
cleaning/maintenance; travel/tourism; automotive manufacturing,
distributi on, maintenance and repair; convenience stores and service
stations; professional sports franchises; hair care and personal
services; and retail electronics.
DLA PHILLIPS FOX
+61 (732) 46400261
+61 (732) 294077 FAX
Level 29 Waterfront Place, 1 Eagle Street, Brisbane, Queensland
04075 Australia
Email: tony.conaghan@dlaphillipsfox.com
Internet: http://www.dlaphillipsfox.com
CONTACT: Tony Conahan, Partner
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Law Firm.
DLA PIPER
(312) 368-4000
(312) 236-7516 FAX
203 North LaSalle Street, Suite 1800 JY, Chicago, IL 60601-1293
Email: franchiselawyers@dlapiper.com
Internet: http://www.dlapiper.com
CONTACT: Lewis G. Rudnick, Dennis E. Wieczorek; Fredric A. Cohen,
Michael G. Brennan
Washington, D.C. Office
(202) 223-2085 FAX
1200 Nineteenth Street, NW, Washington, DC 20036-2412
Email: philip.zeidman@dlapiper.com
CONTACT: Philip F. Zeidman; John Dienelt; Erik B. Wulff
Dallas Office
(214) 743-4545 FAX
1717 Main Street, Suite 4600, Dallas, TX 75201-4605
Email: ann.hurwitz@dlapiper.com
CONTACT: Ann Hurwit
Tampa Office
(813) 229-2111
(813) 229-1447 FAX
101 E. Kennedy Boulevard, Suite 2000, Tampa, FL33602
Email: david.beyer@dlapiper.com
CONTACT: David A. Beyer
Reston Office
(703) 773-4000
(703) 773-5000 FAX
1775 Wiehle Avenue, Suite 400, Reston, VA 20190
Email: bret.lowell@dlapiper.com
CONTACT: H. Bret Lowell; Barry Heller
TYPE OF BUSINESS: DLA Piper is a national commercial law firm. We
concentrate our practice in franchising and distribution, complex and
general civil litigation and arbitration, trademark and intellectual
property, information technology, antitrust and trade regulation,
international, securities, mergers and acquisitions, real estate,
leasing, environmental, finance, venture capital, emerging companies,
telecommunications, business regulation, health, banking and labor law.
We have practiced franchising, distribution and related areas of law for
more than 40 years. The 25 partners in our franchising and distribution
law group average in excess of 20 years of experience in those fields.
We represent companies engaged in domestic and international franchising
and distribution matters, including structuring, documentation,
counseling, litigation and arbitration, technology, fina nce and
regulatory compliance. Our clients operate in most of the business
sectors that have adopted franchising as a method of distribution and
represent a broad spectrum of size and experience, from entrepreneurs
and start-up companies to large franchisors, manufacturers and
distributors. Our clients oversee networks that range from dozens to
thousands of outlets. The majority of our clients are franchisors and
distribution companies, but we also represent multiple outlet, area
development and master franchisees and franchising-joint ventures, on a
wide variety of franchising, distribution, corporate, real estate,
finance, securities, environmental, tax and other matters. Our practice
is international in scope. We have done work for clients in over 100
countries. We serve as General Counsel to the International Franchise
Association. The firm has offices that practice franchise and
distribution law in Chicago (312) 368-4000, Washington, D.C. (202)
861-3900, Northern Virginia (703) 733-4000, Atlanta (404) 736-7800,
Dallas (214) 743-4500, Tampa (813) 229-2111, Los Angeles (310) 595-3000,
Baltimore (410) 580-3000, New York (212) 835-6000 and Philadelphia (215)
656-3300.
DORSEY & WHITNEY LLP
(800) 566-1718
(206) 903-8700
(206) 903-8820 FAX
1420 5th Avenue, Suite 3400, Seattle, WA 98101
Email: duvall.gary@dorsey.com
Internet: http://www.dorsey.com
CONTACT: Gary R. Duvall, Partner
Seattle Office
1420 Fifth Avenue, Suite 3400, Seattle, WA 98101
CONTACT: Gary R. Duvall, CFE
Palo Alto Office
1717 Embarcadero Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Our Franchise and Distribution Law practice group
helps clients expand through franchising and other distribution methods.
Our clients are both US and International.
DREIER STEIN & KAHAN LLP
(310) 828-9050
(310) 828-9101 FAX
1620 26th Street, North Tower, 6th Floor, Santa Monica, CA 90404
Email: sgrueneberg@dskllp.com
Internet: http://www.dskllp.com
CONTACT: Susan Grueneberg, Partner; Robert L. Kahan, Partner
TYPE OF BUSINESS: With offices in Los Angeles, New York and
Stamford, Connecticut, we are a full-service firm with an active
franchise practice that includes national and international clients. We
have expertise in structuring franchise and other types of distribution
programs, registration and disclosure compliance, franchise litigation
and related areas such as mergers and acquisitions of franchise
companies. In addition to all aspects of franchise law, we are
especially well-positioned to assist clients in the areas of business
litigation, corporate law, employment law, entertainment litigation,
financial institutions law, insurance law, intellectual property and
high technology law, real estate law and securities litigation. Our
clientele includes national and regional franchise and subfranchise
programs, domestic and multinational Fortune 500 companies, emerging
companies and individuals in diverse areas of business.
EINBINDER & DUNN
(212) 391-9500
(212) 391-9025 FAX
104 West 40th Street, 20th Floor, New York, NY 10018
Email: me@ed-lawfirm.com
Internet: http://www.ed-lawfirm.com
CONTACT: Michael Einbinder, Partner
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Law Firm.
LAW OFFICES OF VAN ELMORE
(303) 659-734 2
(303) 659-1051 FAX
600 17th Street, Suite 2800 South, Denver, CO 80202-5428
Email: velmore@elmorelaw.com
Internet: http://www.elmorelaw.com
CONTACT: Van Elmore, Principal
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Legal services for domestic & international
franchising including Uniform Franchise Offering Circular and contract
drafting, state franchise offering registration, trademark registration
and licensing, copyright registration and licensing, software licenses and Internet agreements. Mr. Elmore also provides mediation and
arbitration for domestic and international franchise disputes.
Previously Vice President and General Counsel for a 450 unit franchise
system. Mr. Elmore has also been a franchisee and has conversational
ability in the Russian language. Established in 1992.
EVERSHEDS
+44 845 497 4862
+44 207 919 4500
+44 207 919 4919 FAX
Senator House, 85 Queen Victoria Street, London EC4V 4JL United
Kingdom
Email: chriswormald@eversheds.com
Internet: http://www.eversheds.com
CONTACT: Christopher Wormald, Partner--Head of Franchising; Martin
Mendelsohn, Chair, European Franchising Group
TYPE OF BUSINESS: International Commercial law firm with offices in
10 UK cities: London, Birmingham, Cardiff. Ipswich, Leeds, Manchester,
Newcastle, Norwich, Nottingham and overseas locations including
Brussels, Paris, Munich and Shanghai. Associated offices in Copenhagen,
Milan, Rome and Sofia, Singapore (including Indonesia) and Kuala Lumpa.
Specialist areas include: International and domestic Franchising;
distribution and supply arrangements; licensing; intellectual property;
UK and European anti-trust laws; and the complete range of business and
corporate legal services.
FAEGRE & BENSON LLP
(800) 328-4393
(612) 766-7000
(612) 766-1600 FAX
2200 Wells Fargo Center, 90 South Seventh Street, Minneapolis, MN
55402
Email: bschnell@faegre.com
Internet: http://www.faegre.com
CONTACT: Brian Schnell, Partner; Bill L. Killion, Partner
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Franchising is our Passion/E. Franchising also is
one of the most dynamic and exciting growth vehicles in our global
economy. To achieve its objectives in the challenging, yet rewarding,
franchise world, a franchisor must partner with a legal team that not
only understands franchising, but also takes the time to understand the
franchisor's business and objectives. We know the franchise
business top to bottom, including the complexities cre ated by the
overlap of state and federal law. We also understand the challenges of
building and operating a franchise system. It's your business. You
need answers and we'll provide unparalleled legal support.
FISHERZUCKER LLC
(215) 825-3100
(215) 545-8313 FAX
21 South 21st Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Email: film@fisherzucker.com
Internet: http://www.fisherzucker.com
CONTACT: Lane Fisher, Member; Jeff Zucker, Member
Cherry Hill Office
402 Park Boulevard, Cherry Hill, NJ 08002
Brunswick Office
777 Gloucester Street, Suite 355, Brunswick, GA 31520
TYPE OF BUSINESS: FisherZucker LLC's practice is dedicated to
franchising. With offices in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, we assist
franchisors in development, regulatory compliance, operations and
enforcement matters. Contact us for information.
FITZGERALD, ABBOTT & BEARDSLEY, LLP
(510) 451-3309
(510) 451-1537 FAX
1221 Broadway, 21st Floor, Oakland, CA 94612
Email: mtrice@fablaw.com
Internet: http://www.fablaw.com
CONTACT: Mary Beth Trice, Special Counsel
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Law Firm.
FOLEY & LARDNER LLP
(608) 258-4273
(608) 258-4258 FAX
P.O. Box 1497, Madison, WI 53701-1497
Email: rhowell@foley.com
Internet: http://www.foley.com
CONTACT: Bobbi Howell, Esq., Partner
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Law Firm.
FORMAN HOLT & ELIADES
(201) 845-1000
(201) 845-9112 FAX
218 Route 17 North, Rochelle Park, NJ 07662
Email: firm@formanlaw.com
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Internet: http://www.formanlaw.com
CONTACT: Daniel M. Eliades, Member; Charles M. Forman, Member
Philadelphia Office
1615 Jackson Street, Philadelphia, PA 19145
Suffern Office
400 Rella Boulevard, Suite 214, Suffern, NY 10901
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Forman Holt & Eliades represents some of the
largest franchisors in the world in bankruptcy cases throughout the
United States. The firm regularly represents franchisors in a broad
range of bankruptcy litigation including plan confirmation issues, asset
sales, stay litigation, preference matters, claim objections and
intellectual property protection.
FOX ROTHSCHILD LLP
(412) 391-1334
(412) 391-6984 FAX
625 Liberty Avenue, 29th Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3115
Email: gcook@foxrothschild.com
In ternet: http://www.foxrothschild.com
CONTACT: Gerald A. Cook, Attorney & CoChair, Franchising
Practice; Elizabeth D. Sigety, Attorney & Co-Chair, Franchising
Practice
Philadelphia Office
2000 Market Street, 10th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19103
New York Office
100 Park Avenue, Suite 1500, New York, NY 10017
San Francisco Office
235 Pine Street, Suite 1500San Francisco, CA94104
West Palm Beach Office
222 Lakeview Avenue, Suite 700, West Palm Beach, FL33401
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Our attorneys provide solutions for the business
and litigation needs of the franchising and distribution community. Our
clients range from international corporations to
entrepreneurial/start-up companies in the manufacturing, retail, food,
entertainment and service. industries, among others. Our experi enced
team is comprised of approximately 25 attorneys throughout the firm who
focus on the many disciplines involved in the business of franchising
and distribution. Fox Rothschild LLP is a full-service law firm built to
serve business leaders. Over the past 100 years, we have grown to 400
lawyers in 14 offices coast to coast. Our clients come to us because we
understand their issues, their priorities, and the way they think. We
help clients manage risk and make better decisions by offering
practical, innovative advice. For more information about Fox Rothschild
LLP, please visit www.foxrothschild.com.
FRANCHISE & BUSINESS LAW GROUP
(866) 986-0099
(410) 986-0099
(410) 986-0123 FAX
20 South Charles Street, 3rd Floor, Baltimore, MD 21201
Email: dcahn@franbuslaw.com
Internet: http://www.franbuslaw.c om
CONTACT: David L. Cahn, Owner; David G. Ross, Of Counsel,
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Boutique practice focused on representing the
legal needs of franchisors and franchisees.
FRANCHISE MARKET VENTURES, LLC
(646) 215-7903
(646) 215-7908 FAX
142 West End Avenue, Suite 30P, New York, NY 10023
Email: jeffreykolton@fmvllc.net
Internet: http://www.franchisemarketventures.com
CONTACT: Jeffrey Kolton, Principal
TYPE OF BUSINESS: FMV assists start-ups in analyzing franchising;
established franchise systems seeking alternative expansion methods; and
vendors looking to increase their market share within the franchise
sector.
FRANLAW: EDWARDS, LISS & MURRAY
(888) 372-6529 (888) FRANLAW
(630) 571-5626
(630) 571-1882 FAX
1301 West 22nd Street, Suite 709, Oak Brook, IL 60523-2006
Email: mliss@franlaw.com
Internet: http://www.franlaw.com
CONTACT: Michael R. Liss, Esq., Partner
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Complete franchise legal services, at
cost-effective prices. 25 year background representing franchisors and
franchisees in franchise agreement, offering circular, and registration
compliance issues. Negotiates contracts and litigates disputes.
Expertise in franchise transfers, real estate leasing, selling
businesses, general business counseling, incorporating and trademarks.
Expert Witness. National Practice. Established in 1980.
FREDRIKSON & BYRON, P.A.
(612) 492-7000
(612) 492-7077 FAX
200 South Sixth Street, Suite 4000, Minneapolis, MN 55402
Email: eduke@fredlaw.com
Internet: http://www.fredl aw.com
CONTACT: Emily E. Duke, Chair, Franchise Group
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Fredrikson & Byron's Franchising Group
represents clients in every phase of franchising, both domestically and
internationally. Our attorneys handle business and legal issues for
companies ranging from the start-up franchisor to the mature franchise
system. Our services encompass a broad spectrum of legal expertise,
including structuring franchise programs, disclosure and registration,
preparing franchise and related agreements, compliance with franchise
laws in the United States and overseas, business planning, termination
of franchisees, advertising issues, intellectual property issues, sales
compliance, dealing with franchisee advisory councils and associations,
and antitrust issues. As a result, our attorneys are intimately familiar
with U.S. federal and state laws and foreign laws that a pply to
franchise companies doing business domestically and overseas.
FRIEDMAN, ROSENWASSER AND GOLDBAUM
(561) 395-5511
(561) 395-2648 FAX
The Plaza, Suite 801, 5355 Town Center Road, Boca Raton, FL 33486
Email: info@frglaw.com
Internet: http://www.franchiselaw.com
CONTACT: Ronald N. Rosenwasser, Partner
TYPE OF BUSINESS: FRG develops, reviews, and analyzes international
and domestic franchise programs and prepares all legal documents and
provides litigation and arbitration services.
FROST BROWN TODD LLC
(513) 651-6800
(513) 651-6745
(513) 651-6981 FAX
201 East 5th Street, Suite 2200, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Email: gcowan@fbtlaw.com
Internet: http://www.frostbrowntodd.com
CONTACT: Grant S. Cowan , Member
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Law Finn.
GALLET DREYER & BERKEY, LLP
(212) 935-3131
(212) 935-4514 FAX
845 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10022-6601
Email: dta@gdblaw.com
Internet: http://www.newyorkfranchiselawyer.com
CONTACT: David T. Azrin, Esq., Partner
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Experienced attorneys providing comprehensive
legal representation to franchisors and franchisees at a reasonable
cost. We handle UFOCs, contracts, litigation, employment, real estate,
and tax matters.
GENOVESE JOBLOVE & BATTISTA
(305) 349-2333
(305) 349-2310 FAX
100 SE 2nd Street, 44th Floor, Bank of America, Miami, FL
33131-2100
Email: mjoblove@gjb-law.com
Internet: http://www.gjb-law.com
CONTACT: Michael D. Joblove, Pa rtner; Jonathan E. Perlman, Partner
Fort Lauderdale Office
200 East Broward Boulevard, Suite 1110, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
TYPE OF BUSINESS: GJB represent clients in complex commercial,
franchise, securities and employment litigation, bankruptcy, insolvency
and workout engagements representing debtors, trustees, committees,
creditors and receivers.
STEWART GERMANN LAW OFFICE
64-9-308-9925
64-9-308-9922 FAX
P.O. Box 1542, Auckland 01140 New Zealand
Email: stewart@germann.co.nz
Internet: http://www.germann.co.nz
CONTACT: Stewart Germann, Principal
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Lawyers and notary public providing legal
services in New Zealand. Specialists in franchising law, licensing and
distribution agreements in particular. Stewart Germann is a Past
Chairman of the Fran chise Association and has contacts throughout New
Zealand, Australia, the United Kingdom and the USA. The firm also
handles all aspects of property law including real estate leasing,
selling businesses, commercial law and company law in New Zealand.
Established in 1993.
GOLDMAN ANTONETTI & CORDOVA, PSC
(787) 759-8000
(787) 759-4139 FAX
250 Munoz Rivera Avenue, 14th Floor, San Juan, PR 00918
Email: rbarrios@gaclaw.com
Internet: http://www.gaclaw.com
CONTACT: Rossell Barrios, Stockholder
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Law firm.
GONZALEZ CALVILLO, S.C.
5255 5202-7622
5255 5520-7671 FAX
Montes Urales No. 632 Piso 3, Lomas de Chapultepec, 11000 Mexico
D.F.
Email: jmondragon@gcsc.com.mx
Internet: http://www.gcsc.com.mx
CONTACT: Jorge Mondragon, Partner; Pablo Hooper, Partner,
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Gonzalez Calvillo, S.C. offers an active
franchising/IP practice as a full-service firm. Our practice ranges from
offering expert counsel related to legal, contractual, corporate and tax
structure for the implementation of franchises and licensing, and
assisting with registrations and prosecution to representing clients in
litigation and dispute resolution proceedings.
GOWLING LAFLEUR HENDERSON, LLP
(866) GOWLINGS
(604) 683-6498
(604) 683-3558 FAX
1055 Dunsmuir Street, Suite 2300, P.O. Box
49122, Vancouver, BC V7X 1J1 Canada
Email: leonard.polsky@gowlings.com
Internet: http://www.gowlings.com
CONTACT: Leonard H. Polsky, Partner; Edward N. Levitt, Partner
Toronto Office
100 King Street West, Suite 1600, Toronto, ON M5X 1G5 Canada,
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Full service law firm--domestic and international
practice--all aspects of franchise law, including business, contracts,
intellectual property protection, litigation and alternative dispute
resolution. Established in 1877. We are also patent and trademark
agents.
GRAHAM & DUNN
(800) 458-1705
(206) 624-8300
(206) 340-9599 FAX
Pier 70, 2801 Alaskan Way, Suite 300, Seattle, WA 98121-1128
Email: dbyers@GrahamDunn.com
Internet: http://www.grahamdunn.com
CONTACT: David M. Byers, Attorney; Doug C. Berry, Attorney,
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Full service law firm providing franchisors and
franchisees all necessary legal services, including registration and
disclosure compliance, internet law, dispute resol ution, intellectual
property protection, and legal compliance audits. Established in 1890.
GRAY PLANT MOOTY
(612) 632-3064
(202) 295-2202 D.C. Office
(612) 632-4064 FAX
80 South Eighth Street, 500 IDS Center, Minneapolis, MN 55402-3796
Email: franchise@gpmlaw.com
Internet: http://www.gpmlaw.com
CONTACT: John W. Fitzgerald, Co-Chair, Franchise Group; Robert
Zisk, Co-Chair, Franchise Group
St. Cloud Office
1010 West St. Germain Street, Suite 600, St. Cloud, MN 56301
Washington, D.C. Office
2600 Virginia Ave., N.W., Suite 1111--The Watergate, Washington, DC
20037-1905
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Gray Plant Mooty is a full-service law firm with
approximately 160 attorneys. From our offices in Minnesota and
Washington, D.C., our 35 member Franchise and Distribution Team works
with franchisors throughout the U.S., Canada and many other countries.
Our clients' business objectives drive our approach to providing
legal services. We recognize that every step, from the initial
construction of a franchise concept through growth and expansion, will
directly impact the franchisor's future profits. We also understand
the dynamics and intricacies of franchisor-franchisee relationships, and
the importance of these relationships in maintaining the overall
integrity of the franchise system. Clients range from emerging and
start-up companies to mature, established franchisors. Our services
include franchise program development and regulatory compliance,
trademark counseling and registration, financing and acquisition,
relationship counseling, financial fraud and underreporting.
GREENBERG TRAURIG, LLP
(602) 445-800 0
(602) 445-8100 FAX
2375 East Camelback Road, Suite 700, Phoenix, AZ 85016-3424
Internet: http://www.gtlaw.com
CONTACT: Jim Ullman; Jeff Wolf
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Greenberg Traurig's franchise team prides
itself on providing quality legal representation with a focus on
practical, business-oriented solutions. With more than 30 years of
franchise transactional and litigation experience, we have a thorough
understanding of both the legal and business aspects of franchising. Our
goal is to establish a long-term successful client relationship defined
by reliability, responsiveness, trust, and an unwavering commitment to
providing the highest quality legal services available.
GREENSFELDER, HEMKER & GALE, P.C.
(314) 241-9090
(314) 421-0831 FAX
10 South Broadway, Suite 2000, St. Louis, M O 63102
Email: err@greensfelder.com
Internet: http://www.greensfelder.com
CONTACT: Eric Riess, Esq., Practice Group Manager
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Attorneys and Counselors since 1895.
HALE LANE PEEK DENNISON AND HOWARD
(702) 222-2500
(702) 365-6940 FAX
3930 Howard Hughes Parkway, 4th Floor, Las Vegas, NV 89169
Email: mkreutzer@halelane.com
Internet: http://www.halelane.com
CONTACT: Matt Kreutzer, Attorney; Brent Eckersley, Attorney
Reno Office
5441 Kietzke Lane, Second Floor, Reno, NV 89511
Carson City Office
777 East William Street, Suite 200, Carson City, NV 89701
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Hale Lane offers a full range of legal services
to franchisors, handling all aspects of the franchise relationship.
These s ervices include: developing, protecting and licensing franchise
systems; franchisee negotiations, mediation, and litigation; creation of
Uniform Franchise Offering Circulars, franchise and license agreements.
Additionally, Hale Lane attorneys offer guidance and advice in a variety
of general business matters, including tax, estate planning, labor and
employment, real estate, and general commercial litigation.
HAMILTON PRATT
44 (0121) 237-202044
44 (0121) 233-9686 FAX
120 Edmund Street, Birmingham B3 2ES United Kingdom
Email: john.pratt@hplaw.co.uk
Internet: http://www.hamiltonpratt.com
CONTACT: John Pratt, Partner; Gurmeet Jakhu, Partner
TYPE OF BUSINESS: We are specialists with a worldwide reputation in
all aspects of franchising. Our clients range from
start-up companies to large multi-natio nals.
HAYNES AND BOONE, LLP
(214) 651-5000
(214) 200-0855 FAX
901 Main Street, Suite 3100, Dallas, TX 75202
Internet: http://www.haynesboone.com
CONTACT: Joyce G. MazeroPartner
Washington, DC Office
(202) 654-4500
(202) 654-4501 FAX
1615 L Street NW, Suite 800, Washington, DC 20036
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Haynes and Boone's Franchise and
Distribution attorneys are experienced and internationally recognized
authorities in Franchise and Distribution law. We are perceived by many
as some of the best and most influential franchise lawyers in the world.
We are authors of countless books and articles, and are respected
sources of expertise for numerous publications and editorial boards.
With the support of Haynes and Boone's full-service client-oriented
te am capabilities, we can help clients address the wide range of
domestic and international issues that affect their businesses in order
to construct meaningful and cost-effective solutions. We have the
specialized knowledge to assist companies to decide whether and how to
establish new franchise, licensing and distribution programs, both
domestically and internationally. We represent companies of all sizes
and in diverse industries, from retail to hospitality to manufacturing.
Our Franchise and Distribution Practice Group works alongside our
Corporate/Securities, Mergers & Acquisitions, Intellectual Property,
Venture Capital, Finance, Tax and Business Litigation Practice Groups,
providing the necessary assistance when business issues or problems
arise. We have represented clients in over 100 countries. The firm has
offices that practice franchise and distribution law in Dallas,
Was hington, DC (202) 654-4540, and Mexico City (52-55) 55-40-5558.
HELMS MULLISS & WICKER, PLLC
(704) 343-2000
(704) 343-2300 FAX
201 North Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28231
Email: corby.anderson@hmw.com
Internet: http://www.hmw.com
CONTACT: Corby C. Anderson, Attorney; John Yorke, Attorney
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Law Firm.
HOFFER ADLER LLP
(416) 977-3444
(416) 977-6666
(416) 977-3332 FAX
425 University Avenue, Suite 300, Toronto, ON M5G 1T6 Canada
Email: jadler@hofferadler.com
Internet: http://www.hofferadler.com
CONTACT: Joseph Adler, Partner; Lloyd Hoffer, Partner
TYPE OF BUSINESS: We assist US franchisors to expand their
franchise systems into Canada and represent a formidable, efficient and
cost-effective solution to your franchising legal problems and needs.
HOLMES & LOFSTROM, LLP
(888) 547-0697
(805) 550-9323
(562) 596-0116
(805) 547-0716 FAX
6621 E. Pacific Coast Hwy, Suite 250, Long Beach, CA 90803
Email: info@holmeslofstrom.com
Internet: http://www.holmeslofstrom.com
CONTACT: David E. Holmes, Attorney; Loft Lofstrom, Attorney
San Luis Obispo Office
(562) 596-0416 FAX
4251 S. Higuera Street, #401, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Holmes & Lofstrom, LLP specializes in
franchising and has established a national reputation in franchise law,
representing domestic and international franchise systems from start-up
through maturity. Our goal is to help franchisors achieve expansion,
through practical, careful legal advice and insight gained from our
extensive experience with franchise concepts at all stages of
development. We offer affordable rates and do not compromise on
personalized service. At Holmes & Lofstrom, you have a direct
relationship with an experienced franchise attorney, who not only has an
in-depth knowledge of franchise law, but also has worked with a wide
range of successful systems and can share with you some proven best
practices allowing you to avoid many of the challenges to which you
might otherwise be exposed. We look forward to becoming a member of your
team and a resource on which you can draw as you grow.
HUNTON & WILLIAMS, LLP
(804) 787-8089
(804) 788-8218 FAX
Riverfront Plaza, East Tower, 951 East Byrd Street, Richmond, VA
23219-4074
Email: pmaslyn@hunton.com
Internet: http://www .hunton.com
CONTACT: Patrick J. Maslyn, Counsel; Robert J. Grey, Jr., Partner
Miami Office
1111 Brickell Avenue, #2500, Miami, FL 33131
Washington, DC Office
1900 K Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20006-1109
Beijing Office
517-520 South Office Tower, No. 1 Guanghua Road, Beijing 100020
People's Republic of China
Brussels Office
Avenue Louise 326, #B6, Brussels 01050 Belgium
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Hunton & Williams represents franchisors at
all stages of development in domestic and international transactions,
litigation, and counseling matters.
ICE MILLER LLP
(317) 236-2308
(317) 592-4730 FAX
One American Square, Box 82001, Indianapolis, IN 46282-0002
Email: james.petersen@icemiller.com
Internet: http ://www.icemiller.com
CONTACT: James L. Petersen, Partner; Phil Whistler, Partner
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Many businesses choose to expand through
distribution or dealership networks or by selling franchises. Ice Miller
offers legal services to manufacturers, distributors, dealers,
retailers, business owners, licensors, licensees, franchisors and
franchisees. Such services include drafting and negotiating contracts,
registering and prosecuting trademarks, facilitating dispute resolution
and assisting with litigation. Ice Miller prepares offering circulars
and state franchise registrations and advises on compliance with state
and federal franchise and business opportunity laws. Ice Miller also
provides a full range of legal services needed by parties for
distribution and franchise agreements, including real estate,
construction, environmental, international, employment, antitrust and
intellectual property.
JAUSAS
+34-93-415-0088
+34-93-415-2051 FAX
Passeig de Gracia 103, #7, Barcelona 08008 Spain
Email: abou@jausaslegal.com
Internet: http://www.jausaslegal.com
CONTACT: Agustin Bou, Attorney
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Law Firm.
JONES & CO.
(416) 703-5716
(416) 703-6180 FAX
365 Bay Street, 2nd Floor, Toronto, ON M5H 2V1 Canada
Email: pjones@jonesco-law.ca
Internet: http://www.jonesco-law.ca
CONTACT: Paul Jones, Barrister, Solicitor & Trade-mark Agent
TYPE OF BUSINESS: We are a multi-lingual law firm that focuses on
franchising and intellectual property in Canada and internationally. We
provide cost-effective service in multiple countries.
JONES, WALDO, HOLBROOK, MCDONOUGH
(801) 521-3200
(801) 328-0537 FAX
170 S. Main Street, Suite 1500, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Internet: http://www.joneswaldo.com
CONTACT: Glen Watkins, Partner
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Established in 1875, Jones Waldo provides
innovative solutions with the highest level of legal expertise. Our
Franchise Practice Group serves clients from many different industries,
ranging in size from start-up franchisors to national distribution
networks. Our Franchise Practice Group can assist franchisors in every
aspect of their business, from franchise creation and compliance, to
arbitration and litigation of franchise disputes. A full service firm,
Jones Waldo also has considerable experience in other legal areas. As a
result, we can assemble a customized legal team to address the most
challenging client needs.
KAPLAN & GREENSWAG LLC
(847) 501-5300
(847) 501-5325 FAX
181 Waukegan Road, Suite 205, Northfield, IL 60093
Email: firm@kaplangreenswag.com
Interact: http://www.kaplangreenswag.com
CONTACT: Daniel S. Kaplan, Partner; Richard A. Greenswag, Attorney
Chicago Office
(847) 501-5300
(847) 501-5325 FAX
600 West Jackson, 2nd Fir., Chicago, IL 60661
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Kaplan & Greenswag, LLC blends real-world,
practical business acumen with a thorough understanding of what makes
franchising a unique legal environment.
KAUFMAN & CANOLES
(757) 624-3257
(757) 624-3169 FAX
150 West Main Street, Suite 2100, Norfolk, VA 23510
Email: sestory@kanfcan.com
Internet: http://www.kaufmanan dcanoles.com
CONTACT: Stephen E. Story, Member
TYPE OF BUSINESS: The largest law firm in southeastern Virginia
(with offices in Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Hampton, Newport
News, Williamsburg, and Richmond) generally representing franchisors and
franchisees in counseling and litigation.
KAUFMANN, FEINER, YAMIN, GILDIN & ROBBINS
(212) 755-3100
(212) 755-3174 FAX
777 Third Avenue, 24th Floor, New York, NY 10017
Internet: http://www.kaufmannfeiner.com
CONTACT: David J. Kaufmann, Senior Partner; Jeffrey E. Kolton,
Partner
TYPE OF BUSINESS: New York's premier franchise law firm, which
prides itself on serving both novice and mature franchisors in a
comprehensive fashion. All of the partners and associates at Kanfmann
Feiner possess expertise in the field of franchising, as well as all
other fields germane to franchisors, including corporate/securities;
real estate; finance; transactional; advertising; and labor. In
addition, Kaufmann Feiner's extensive litigation capabilities
routinely give rise to landmark franchise rulings around the country.
Kaufmann Feiner's franchise expertise extends to all aspects of
establishing or expanding a national franchise program and includes:
structuring and financing the franchise entity; drafting, and securing
the registration.
KENNEDY COVINGTON LOBDELL & HICKMAN
(704) 331-7582
(704) 353-3282 FAX
214 North Tryon Street, Suite 4700, Charlotte, NC 28202
Email: kstichter@kennedycovington.com
Internet: http://www.keunedycovington.com
CONTACT: Kevin P. Stichter, Partner
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Law Firm.
SCOTT C. KE RN, ATTORNEY AT LAW LLC
(203) 782-9076
(203) 782-9081 FAX
205 Church Street, 3rd Floor, New Haven, CT 06510
Email: scott@scottkernlaw.com
Internet: http://www.franchiselawsource.com
CONTACT: Scott Kern, Member
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Franchise attorneys representing franchisors in
regulatory, contract and litigation matters and representing franchisees
in acquisition and divestiture transactions.
KILPATRICK STOCKTON LLP
(404) 815-6366
(404) 541-3122 FAX
1100 Peachtree Street, Suite 2800, Atlanta, GA 30309-4501
Email: rbarkoff@kilpatrickstockton.com
Internet: http://www.kilpatrickst ockton.com
CONTACT: Rupert M. Barkoff, Partner
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Law Firm.
KRASS MONROE, P.A.
(952) 885-5999
(952) 885-5969 FAX
8000 Norman Center Drive, Suite 1000, Minneapolis, MN 55437
Email: dmonroe@krassmonroe.com
Internet: http://www.krassmonroe.com
CONTACT: Dennis L. Monroe, Chair; Tom Macintosh, Shareholder
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Krass Monroe, P.A. has a national practice and
strong reputation for its work in the multi-unit franchise industry. We
have the expertise and experience to deliver unparalleled services in
the areas of mergers and acquisitions, financing, (including senior
debt, mezzanine financing, equity investment and other specialty finance
transactions), franchising and distribution, financial workout and
restructuring, commercial real estate, estate and business succession
planning, wealth preservation and taxation. Krass Monroe's recently
expanded legal services to franchisors includes: planning and
structuring of franchise and distribution systems, preparation of
Uniform Franchise Offering Circulars, preparation of franchise
agreements, preparation of master franchise and development agreements
as well as trademark evaluation, registration and enforcement. We offer
creative ideas, identify unique financing sources, and help develop the
financial and franchise tools necessary for the growth, viability,
success and development of our clients.
KUTAK ROCK LLP
(303) 297-2400
(303) 292-7799 FAX
1801 California Street, Suite 3100, Denver, CO 80202
Email: jenni.wisniewski@kutakrock.com
Internet: http://www.kutakrock.com
CONTACT: Jennifer Wisniewski, Esq.
Omaha Office
The Omaha Building, 1650 Farnam Street, Omaha, NE 68102
Los Angeles Office
515 South Fig ueroa Street, Suite 1240, Los Angeles, CA 90071
Scottsdale Office
8601 North Scottsdale Road, Suite 300, Scottsdale, Arizona 85253
Atlanta Office
225 Peachtree Stret, NE, Suite 2100, Atlanta, GA 30303
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Kutak Rock's Franchising and Distribution
Practice represents local and national clients in a broad range of
franchise issues including registration, disclosure, relationship and
business opportunity laws, licensing, distribution, intellectual
property, litigation, dispute resolution and corporate finance. Our team
includes lawyers from multiple disciplines allowing us to effectively
represent clients in various industries and at all phases of growth. We
believe that the best results are had by putting together legal teams
that understand a client's industry and have the relevant legal
expertise to obtain the desi red goal. With over 375 lawyers in 15
offices nationwide, we have the breadth and depth of expertise to create
the right legal team for you.
LANG MICHENER LLP
(416) 360-8600
(604) 689-9111
(416) 304-3810 FAX
181 Bay Street, Suite 2500, P.O. Box 747, Toronto, ON M5J 2T7
Canada
Email: rglass@langmichener.ca
Internet: http://www.langmichener.ca
CONTACT: Robert Glass (Toronto), Richard Meagher (Toronto); James
Bond (Vancouver)
Vancouver Office
1500 Royal Centre, 1055 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, BC V6E 4N6
Canada
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Full service Canadian law firm with experience in
all areas of franchising, including trade-marks, trade secrets,
advertising, competition law, system acquisition, litigation and
disclosure. Offices in Toronto, Ottawa and Vancouver. Established in
1927.
LAPOINTE ROSENSTEIN
(514) 925-6300
(514) 925-9001 FAX
1250 Rene-Levesque Blvd. West, Suite 1400, Montreal, PQ H3B 5E9
Canada
Email: general@lapros.qc.ca
Internet: http://www.lapros.qc.ca
CONTACT: Alex S. Konigsberg, Queen's Counsel
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Lapointe Rosenstein is a full service business
law firm specializing in domestic and international franchising and
distribution with an international network of lawyers, accountants and
bankers. Established in 1966.
LARKIN HOFFMAN DALY & LINDGREN LTD.
(952) 835-3800
(952) 896-3333 FAX
1500 Wells Fargo Plaza, 7900 Xerxes Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN
55431
Email: cmodell@larkinhoffman.com
Internet: http://www.larkinhoffman .com
CONTACT: Charles S. Modell, Chair, Franchise Practice Group; Andrew
F. Perrin, Shareholder, Franchise Practice Group
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Full service law firm, representing franchisors
in structuring, drafting and registering franchise documents,
negotiations with franchisees, acquisitions, international expansion,
arbitration, mediation and litigation.
LECLAIR RYAN, PC
(703) 647-5945
(703) 684-8075 FAX
225 Reinekers Lane, Suite 700, Alexandria, VA 22314
Email: scott.caulkins@leclairryan.com
Internet: http://www.leclairryan.com
CONTACT: R. Scott Caulkins, Shareholder
Richmond Office
951 East Byrd Street, #800, Richmond, VA 23219
Norfolk Office
999 Waterside Drive, #2525, Norfolk, VA 23510
Roanoke Office
10 South Jefferson Street, #1800, Roanoke, VA 24011
TYPE OF BUSINESS: We have a full service practice for franchisors,
including preparing franchise agreements, UFOC's, counseling on
trademark and IP issues, and franchise litigation. We represent
franchises in negotiating contracts, business formation, sale of
franchise outlets and litigation.
LEHMAN, LEE & XU
86 1085321919 Ext. 286
86 1085321999 FAX
10-2 Liangmaqiao Diplomatic Compound, No. 22 Dongfang E. Rd.
Chaoyang Dis, Beijing 100600 China
Email: elehman@lehmanlaw.com
Internet: http://www.lehmanlaw.com
CONTACT: Edward Lehman, Managing Director
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Law Firm.
LIN & ASSOCIATES
(702) 243-0900
(702) 243-0342 FAX
3230 S. Buffalo Drive, Suite 104, Las Vegas, NV 89117
Email: jgrubbs@linassoc.com
Internet: http://www.linassoc.com
CONTACT: Jermaine S. Grubbs, Attorney
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Law Firm.
LOCKE LIDDELL & SAPP LLP
(214) 740-8000
(214) 740-8800 FAX
2200 Ross Avenue, Suite 2200, Dallas, TX 75201
Email: ktwining@lockeliddell.com
Internet: http://www.lockeliddell.com
CONTACT: Kevin L. Twining, Partner
Washington D.C. Office
901 Fifteenth Street, N.W., Suite 900, Washington, DC 20005
Houston Office
3400 Chase Tower, 600 Travis, Suite 3400,
Houston, TX 77002-3095
Austin Office
100 Congress, Suite 300, Austin, TX78701-4042
New Orleans Office
601 Poydras, Suite 2400, New Orleans, LA 70130-6036
< br>TYPE OF BUSINESS: Established in 1891, this 400+ attorney firm has
broad-based and substantial experience representing franchisors,
franchisees, co-branding alliance partners and distributors in domestic
and international expansion. Practice groups include Franchise and
Distribution, Intellectual Property, International, Business Litigation
(including Franchise Litigation), Labor and Employment, Corporate and
Securities, Tax, Real Estate, Environmental, and Bankruptcy. The firm
has offices in Austin, Dallas and Houston, Texas, Washington, D.C., and
New Orleans, Louisiana. It also maintains close relationships with a
network of franchise lawyers around the world.
LORD, BISSELL & BROOK, LLP
(213) 687-6705
(213) 485-1200 FAX
300 S. Grand Avenue, Suite 800, Los Angeles, CA 90071
Email: creeder@lordbissell.com
Int ernet: http://www.lordbissell.com
CONTACT: Christopher S. Reeder, Esq., Partner
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Founded in 1914, Lord, Bissell & Brook is a
full service law firm serving national and international clients from
offices in Atlanta, Chicago, London, Los Angeles, New York, Sacramento
and Washington, D.C. For additional information about Lord, Bissell
& Brook, please visits its Website at www.lordbissell.com.
MADDIN, HAUSER, WARTELL, ROTH & HELLER PC
(248) 827-1870
(248) 359-6170 FAX
28400 Northwestern Highway, Southfield, MI 48034-1839
CONTACT: Stuart M. Bordman, Attorney
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Full service law firm with extensive experience
in structuring, drafting and registering franchise documents,
negotiations with franchisees and negotiations with franchisors on
behalf of franchisees.
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MANNING, FULTON & SKINNER, PA
(919) 787-8880
(919) 571-2504 FAX
3605 Glenwood Avenue, Suite 500, Raleigh, NC 27612
Email: rtaylor@manningfulton.com
Internet: http://www.manningfulton.com
CONTACT: Ritchie W. Taylor, Shareholder; Sandra Martin Clark,
Shareholder
Wilmington Office
300 North Third Street, #320, Wilmington, NC 28401
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Full service law firm representing franchise and
distribution networks throughout the United States by providing to
franchisors and franchisees experienced litigation and transactional
legal representation.
MARKS & KLEIN, LLP
(732) 747-7100
(732) 219-0625 FAX
63 Riverside Avenue, Red Bank, NJ 07701
Email: justin@marksklein.com
Internet: http://www.marks klein.com
CONTACT: Justin Klein, Esq., Partner
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Law firm specializing in representation of single
and multi-unit franchisees from transactional to complex class action
litigation. We also represent and assist in the formation of independent
franchisee associations.
MASON SIER TURNBULL
61-3-8540-0200
61-3-8540-0202 FAX
315 Ferntree Galley Road, Mount Waverley, VIC 03149 Australia
Email: john.sier@mst.com.au
Internet: http://www.mst.com.au
CONTACT: John Sier, Partner; Philip Colman, Partner
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Mason Sier Turnbull is one of Australia's
leading franchise and distribution law firms servicing both domestic and
international clients for over 20 years. Our franchise team comprises
some 17 franchise lawyers working in all areas of franchising. Jo hn Sier
is recognized in the International Who's Who of Franchising Lawyers
2004 edition after having been nominated by his peers.
MAYER BROWN ROWE & MAW LLP
(312) 782-0600
(312) 701-7711 FAX
71 South Wacker Drive, Suite 3200, Chicago, IL 60606
Internet: http://www.mayerbrown.com
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Law Firm.
MCCARTER & ENGLISH
(212) 609-6832
(212) 645-0596 FAX
245 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10167
Email: tfisher@mccarter.com
Internet: http://www.mccarter.com
CONTACT: Timothy Fisher, Attorney
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Law Firm.
MCDERMOTT WILL & EMERY LLP
(202) 756-8616
(202) 756-8087 FAX
600 13th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20006
Email: daharrison@mwe.com
Internet: http://www.mwe.com
CONTACT: Debra A. Harrison, Partner
Chicago Office
227 West Monroe Street, Chicago, IL 60606
New York Office
340 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10017
Boston Office
28 State Street, Boston, MA 02109
Los Angeles Office
2049 Century Park East, Los Angeles, CA 90067
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Full service international law firm; assists
clients in all aspects of franchising, distribution and licensing
relationships, including regulatory compliance, contract negotiation,
and intellectual property protection and leveraging.
MILES & STOCKBRIDGE P.C.
(410) 823-8244
(410) 821-8123 FAX
One West Pennsylvania Avenue, Suite 900, Towson, MD 21204-5076
Email: crosolio@milesstockbridge.com
Internet: http://www.milesstockbridge.com
CONTACT: Charles E. Rosolio, Esq., Principal
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Law Firm.
MILLER, CANFIELD, PADDOCK & STONE, P.L.C.
(313) 963-6420
(313) 496-8453 FAX
150 W. Jefferson, Suite 2500, Detroit, MI 48226
Email: hathawayi@millercanfield.com
Internet: http://www.millercanfield.com
CONTACT: Irene Bruce Hathaway, Principal; Edwin J. Lukas, Senior
Counsel
Ann Arbor Office
101 N. Main Street, 7th Floor, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Kalamazoo Office
444 West Michigan Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI 49007
Lansing Office
One Michigan Avenue, #900, Lansing, MI 48933
< br>Troy Office
840 W. Long Lake Road, #200, Troy, MI 48098
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Representation in all aspects of franchising,
licensing and distributing products, services and business concepts.
Specialized and experienced attorneys serve both your transactional and
litigation needs. With offices throughout Michigan, and in New York,
Florida, Canada and Europe, and professional networks in Asia and South
America, we provide rapid, cost-effective solutions to your concerns and
challenges.
MILLER THOMSON LLP
(514) 875-5210
(416) 595-2983
(514) 875-4308 FAX
CIBC Tower, 31st Floor, 1155 Rene-Levesque Boulevard West,
Montreal, PQ H3B 3S6 Canada
Internet: http://www.millerthomson.com
CONTACT: Stephane Teasdale (Montreal), Partner & Chair,
Franchise Law Group; Richard Leblanc (Toronto), Attorney
Toronto Office
Scotia Plaza, 40 King Street West, Suite 5800, Toronto, ON M5H 3S1
Canada
Vancouver Office
1000-840 Howe Street, Vancouver, BC V6Z 2M1 Canada
Calgary Office
3000-700 Ninth Avenue SW, Calgary, AB T2P 3V4 Canada
Edmonton Office
2700 Commerce Place, 10155-102nd Street, Edmonton, AB T5J 4G Canada
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Established in 1957, this full service business
law firm is experienced in Canadian and international franchising and in
representing U.S. franchisors and master franchisees in Canada,
including patents trademarks, copyright, trade-secrets and computer law
matters. The firm has particular expertise in related distribution,
administrative and regulatory law matters such as liquor licensing, Food
and Drug Act compliance, packaging and lab elling, real estate licensing,
marketing, advertising and direct selling. The firm also has substantial
environmental law and labor, pensions and employment law practice
groups. In addition to the IFA, the firm is a member of the Canadian
Franchise Association.
MOHAJERIAN LAW CORP.
(310) 556-3800
(310) 556-3817 FAX
1925 Century Park East, Suite 350, Los Angeles, CA 90067
Email: lawyers@mohajerian.com
Internet: http://www.mohajerian.com
CONTACT: Al Mohajerian, Attorney at Law
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Franchising, intellectual property, corporate,
business, small business, and trade secrets lawyers. Serving the global
community.
MORGAN, LEWIS & BOCKIUS LLP
(312) 324-1190
(312) 324-1001 FAX
77 West Wacker Drive, Sixth Floor, Chicago, IL 60601
Email: tbecker@morganlewis.com
Internet: http://www.morganlewis.com
CONTACT: Theodore M. Lewis, Partner; James R. Sims III, Partner
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Law Firm.
CHERYL MULLIN & ASSOCIATES
(972) 931-0022
(972) 931-0124 FAX
2425 N. Central Expressway, Suite 530, Richardson, TX 75080
Email: cheryl@cmullin.com
Internet: http://www.cmullin.com
CONTACT: Cheryl Mullin, Attorney
TYPE OF BUSINESS: A full service law firm dedicated to serving
businesses and their owners. Whether we're structuring a franchise
program or managing multi-jurisdiction litigation, we focus on the big
picture and offer solutions aligned with your business strategy.
NELSON, MULLINS, RILEY & SCARBOROUGH, L.L.P.
(800) 237-2000
(404) 817-6000
(404) 817-6050 FAX
999 Peachtree Street, N.E., Suite 1400, Atlanta, GA 30309
Email: rkh@nmrs.com
Internet: http://www.nmrs.com
CONTACT: Richard K. hines, V, Partner
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Established in 1897, Nelson Mullins Riley &
Scarborough, L.L.P. is a full service law firm with more than 210
lawyers with six offices in the Southeast. The firm's Franchise
Practice serves the franchise industry nationwide in all aspects of
franchisor representation including the following: termination
litigation; alternative dispute resolution; buy-outs; developing
franchise programs; franchise offering circulars in compliance with
state and federal law; registering the sale of franchises with state
authorities; developing franchises and initiating business operations;
litigation; franchise agreement negotiations; and counseling. The fi rm
has provided legal service to a variety of franchise businesses
including the hospitality industry, restaurants and fast food
establishments, automotive manufacturers and distributors, optical
shops, athletic facilities, and amateur and professional sports leagues.
NIXON PEABODY LLP
(617) 345-1000
(617) 345-1300 FAX
100 Summer Street, Boston, MA 02110-2131
Email: apressman@nixonpeabody.com
Internet: http://www.nixonpeabody.com
CONTACT: Arthur L. Pressman, Partner; Andrew P. Loewinger, Partner
Philadelphia Office
(215) 246-3520
(215) 561-0410 FAX
1818 Market Street, 11th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19103-3647
Email: ctractenberg@nixonpeabody.com
CONTACT: Craig R. Tractenberg
Rochester Office
(585) 236-1 000
(585) 263-1600 FAX
Clinton Square, P.O. Box 31051, Rochester, NY 14603
Email: rcalihan@nixonpeabody.com
CONTACT: Robert B. Calihan
New York Office
(212) 940-3000
(212) 940-3111 FAX
437 Madison Avenue, New York, NY10022
Email: fryan@nixonpeabody.com
CONTACT: Frank Ryan
San Francisco Office
(415) 984-8200
(415) 984-8300 FAX
Two Embarcadero Center, San Francisco, CA94111
Email: gwestreich@nixonpeabody.com
CONTACT: Glenn E. Westreich
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Nixon Peabody LLP is one of the 50 largest law
firms in the United States with more than 650 attorneys in 14 offices
working in 15 major practice areas. The firm's franchise team is
led by Arthur Pressman and Andrew Loewinger, each reco gnized as one of
the top franchise lawyers in the 2004 edition of who's Who in
International Franchising. Our attorneys have represented clients in all
aspects of franchise and distribution arrangements and provided counsel
on a wide range of transactions, both domestically and internationally.
We also represent clients in all phases of domestic and international
dispute resolution and litigation arising from their franchising and
distribution arrangements. The franchise team is able to draw on the
knowledge and experience of colleagues throughout the firm, and the team
is unique among major law firm franchise practices by combining its
sophisticated corporate and transactional practice with a nationally and
internationally known franchise litigation expertise. The integration of
our franchise transactional practice and franchise dispute resolution
practice enables us to most effe ctively counsel clients on risk
avoidance and risk management. Nixon Peabody's newsletter,
Franchise Law Alert, helps franchisors and franchisees keep up to date
on relevant legal developments affecting the franchise industry.
NOERR STIEFENHOFER LUTZ PARTNERSCHAFT
49 30-20942077
49-30-20942067
49-30-20942094 FAX
Charlottenstrasse 57, Berlin 10117 Germany
Email: karsten.metzlaff@noerr.com
Internet: http://www.noerr.com
CONTACT: Dr. Karsten Metzlaff; Dr. Karl Rauser
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Law Firm. Established in 1950.
OLIVARES & COMPANY
(55) 53223000
(55) 53223001 FAX
Pedro Luis Ogazon Num. 17 Col. San Angel, Mexico City, D.F. 01000
Mexico
Email: olivlaw@olivares.com
Internet: http://www.olivares.com.mx
CONTACT: Gustavo Alcocer, Esq., Partner
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Law Firm.
O'NEIL, CANNON, HOLLMAN, DEJONG S.C.
(414) 276-5000
(414) 276-6581 FAX
111 E. Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53202-4870
Email: chad.richter@wilaw.com
Internet: http://www.wilaw.com
CONTACT: Chad J. Richter, Attorney
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Law Firm.
OSLER HOSKIN & HARCOURT, LLP
(416) 862-6415
(416) 862-6666 FAX
Box 50, 1 First Canadian Place, Toronto, ON M5X 1B8Canada
Email: fzaid@osler.com
Internet: http://www.osler.com
CONTACT: Frank Zaid, Senior Partner; Andraya Frith, Partner
TYPE OF BUSINESS: If you or your franchise clients are thinking
about expanding north of the border, consider us your legal partner in
Canada. Osler is ranked as the most frequently recommended firm for
franchising law in the 2007 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory, consistent
with our rankings in all other published legal directories. We have
extensive cross-border experience, provide national full-service
business advice and litigation counsel and have assisted nearly 350
franchise systems over the past 30 years.
PARKER MCCAY P.A.
(856) 985-4089
(856) 552-1428 FAX
Three Greentree Centre, 7001 Lincoln Drive West, Marlton, NJ 08053
Email: ddahan@parkermccay.com
Internet: http://www.parkermccay.com
CONTACT: David R. Dahan, Esq., Shareholder; John M. Devlin, Esq.,
Shareholder
Atlantic City Office
8025 Black Horse Pike, Suite 325, West Atlantic City, NJ 08232
Lawrenceville Office
1009 Lenox Drive, Building Four East, Suite 102A, Lawrenceville, NJ
08648
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Law firm with extensive experience in commercial
transactions and litigation, including franchises, distribution,
licensing, intellectual property and business formation and counseling.
PAUL, HASTINGS, JANOFSKY & WALKER LLP
(800) 588-7459
(404) 815-2400
(404) 815-2400 FAX
600 Peachtree Street, NE, Suite 2400, Atlanta, GA 30308-2222
Email: rickasbill@paulhastings.com
Internet: http://www.paulhastings.com
CONTACT: Richard M. Asbill, Partner; W. Andrew Scott, Partner
Los Angeles Office
515 S. Flower Street, 25th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90071
New York Office
75 East 55th Street, 1st Floor, New York, NY 10022
Paris Office
30, av enue de Messine, Paris, 75008 France
Tokyo Office
Ark Mori Building, 34th Floor, Tokyo, 107-6034 Japan
TYPE OF BUSINESS: 950+ attorneys, full-service international firm
with 17 offices, including Brussels, Paris, London, Milan, Hong Kong,
Beijing, Shanghai and Tokyo. Substantial practice in
domestic/international franchising and distribution; complex litigation
and alternative dispute resolution; trademark and intellectual property;
antitrust and trade regulation; immigration; international trade; real
estate; employment; securities; venture capital and finance. Business
established in 1951.
PEAR SPERLING EGGAN & DANIELS, P.C.
(734) 665-4441
(734) 665-8788 FAX
24 Frank Lloyd Wright Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Email: pfransway@psedlaw.com
Internet: http://www.psedlaw.com
CONTACT: Paul Fransway, Principal
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Legal Services for Franchisors.
PERKINS COIE LLP
(303) 291-2300
(303) 291-2400 FAX
1899 Wynkoop, Suite 700, Denver, CO 80202-1083
Email: KMcCullough@perkinscoie.com
Internet: http://www.perkinscoie.com
CONTACT: Kim I. McCullough, Partner
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Perkins Coie LLP serves great companies with more
than 600 lawyers in 14 offices across the United States and in China.
Established in 1912, the firm represents clients that range in size from
FORTUNE 100 companies to start-ups, and has historically represented
market Best Attorney in College Station leaders in traditional and cutting-edge technology industries.
From developing to established franchisors, the firm's Franchise
& Distribution Group represents clients in the areas of franchising,
licensing and distribution law. Our in-depth, personal approach
encompasses a thorough understanding of our clients' businesses so
that we can offer the best full service solutions to grow and protect
their domestic and international businesses.
PHELPS DUNBAR LLP
(813) 472-7550
(813) 472-7570 FAX
100 South Ashley Drive, Suite 1900, Tampa, FL 33602-5311
Email: scott.weber@phelps.com
Internet: http://www.phelpsdunbar.com
CONTACT: Scott P. Weber, Partner
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Phelps Dunbar is a full-service regional law firm
of over 260 attorneys, with offices in New Orleans and Baton Rouge, LA;
Jackson, Tupelo and Gulfport, MS; Houston, TX; Tampa, FL; and London,
England. Our franchise attorneys represent start-up and estab lished
franchisors and franchisees, both domestic and international, on a wide
range of franchise law matters. We assist franchisors with matters such
as regulatory compliance, relationship law related issues, general
franchise law education, and the growth and expansion of their
businesses domestically and internationally. We assist franchisees with
such issues as the negotiation of single and multiunit purchases and
franchise relationship issues. In addition to franchise-specific
assistance, our attorneys provide other services relating to owning and
operating a business. Such counseling includes assistance with general
corporate matters, leasing, construction, real estate, intellectual
property, tax planning, probate, labor and employment, financing, health
care, technology and litigation.
PHILLIPS LYTLE LLP
(716) 847-5410
(716) 847-84 00
(716) 852-6100 FAX
3400 HSBC Center, Buffalo, NY 14203
Email: tbailey@phillipslytle.com
Internet: http://www.phillipslytle.com
CONTACT: Tom Bailey, Franchise Practice Coordinator; Edward S.
Bloomberg, Partner--Litigation
New York Office
437 Madison Avenue, 34th Floor, New York, NY 10022
Rochester Office
1400 First Federal Plaza, Rochester, NY 14614
Jamestown Office
8 East Third Street, #307, Jamestown, NY 14702
Garden City Office
1100 Franklin Avenue, 4th Flr., Garden City, NY 11530
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Phillips Lytle LLP has 170+ lawyers in offices
throughout New York State helping franchisors with dispute resolution,
trademark and patents, employment, merger and acquisitions and all
aspects of disclosure requirement s.
PITEGOFF LAW OFFICE
(914) 681-0100
(914) 206-6003 FAX
10 Bank Street, Suite 540, White Plains, NY 10606
Email: pitegoff@ pitlaw.com
Internet: http://www.pitlaw.com
CONTACT: Tom Pitegoff, Attorney; Richard Corrao, Paralegal
TYPE OF BUSINESS: We help grow businesses through franchising. We
draft contracts that achieve business goals, we assess risks in a
real-world context, and we create strategies that work.
PLAVE KOCH PLC
(703) 774-1200
(703) 774-1201 FAX
11250 Roger Bacon Drive, Suite 5, Reston, VA 20190
Email: jtifford@plavekoch.com
Internet: http://www.plavekoch.com
CONTACT: John M. Tifford, Partner; Lee J. Plave, Partner
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Law firm primarily representing franchisors and
parties before the FTC.
REGER RIZZO KAVULICH & DARNALL, LLP
(215) 495-6500
(215) 495-6600 FAX
2929 Arch Street, Cira Centre, 13th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Email: dfiore@regrizlaw.com
Internet: http://www.rrkdlaw.com
CONTACT: Daniel L. Fiore, Attorney
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Law Firm.
ROBINSON WATERS & O'DORISIO, P.C.
(303) 297-2600
(303) 297-2750 FAX
1099 18th Street, Suite 2600, Denver, CO 80202-1908
Email: dferguson@rwolaw.com
Internet: http://www.rwolaw.com
CONTACT: Douglas R. Ferguson, Shareholder; Harold R. Bruno, III,
Shareholder
TYPE OF BUSINESS: RWO is a full-service law firm established in
Denver in 1976. The franchise practice group is experienced in all
aspects of franchise, distribution a nd licensing law including domestic
and international regulatory compliance, transactional, litigation and
trademarks.
THE RICHARD L. ROSEN LAW FIRM, PLLC
(212) 644-6644
(212) 644-3344 FAX
110 East 59th Street, 23rd Floor, New York, NY 10022
Email: rlr@rosenlawpllc.com
Internet: http://www.rosenlawpllc.com
CONTACT: Richard L. Rosen
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Law Firm.
RUSKIN MOSCOU
(516) 745-0099
(516) 745-0293 FAX
1425 RexCorp Plaza, 14th Fl., West Tower, Uniondale, NY 11556
Email: hkestenbaum@rmfpc.com
Internet: http://www.rmfpc.com
CONTACT: Harold L. Kestenbanm, Counsel
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Law Firm.
RYAN, SWANSON & CLEVELAND, PLLC
(800) 458-5973
(206) 583-03 59 FAX
1201 Third Avenue, Suite 3400, Seattle, WA 98101-3034
Email: collette@ryanlaw.com
Internet: http://www.ryanlaw.com
CONTACT: Kevin J. Collette, Chair: Technology & Intellectual
Prop. Group
TYPE OF BUSINESS: We understand franchising. Full service business
law firm with a team approach for franchising-registration, disclosures,
advertising, internet, trademarks, licensing, corporate, real estate,
technology, litigation, arbitration and ADR techniques. Established in
1897.
BRUCE S. SCHAEFFER
(212) 689-0400
(212) 689-3315 FAX
404 Park Avenue South, 16th Floor, New York, NY 10016
Email: bschaef123@aol.com
CONTACT: Bruce S. Schaeffer, Attorney
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Attorney specializing in finance, accounting and
tax aspects of franchisin g. Established in 1975. Author, BNA Tax
Management Portfolio on Franchising. Member IFA Finance Accounting &
Tax Committee, 1987-1990. Member IFA Legal/Legislative Committee.
SCHIFF HARDIN LLP
(312) 258-5500
(312) 258-5600 FAX
6600 Sears Tower, 233 S. Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60606
Email: pmorency@schiffhardin.com
Internet: http://www.schiffhardin.com
CONTACT: Paula J. Morency, Partner
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Law Firm.
THE SCHUBOT LAW FIRM, P.C.
(281) 807-0288
(281) 477-9085 FAX
12300 Dundee Court, Suite 203, Cypress, TX 77429
Email: contact@schubotlawftrm.com
Internet: http://www.schubotlawfirm.com
CONTACT: Gail Schubot, Attorney
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Business law practice with emphasis in
franchisin g, licensing, and distribution law including transactional,
regulatory and litigation work.
SCHWARTZ COOPER CHARTERED
(312) 346-1300
(312) 782-8416 FAX
180 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2700, Chicago, IL 60601
Email: ccaruso@schwartzcooper.com
Internet: http://www.scgk.com/franchise
CONTACT: Carmen D. Caruso, Principal; Robert A. Smoller, Principal
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Schwartz Cooper has extensive experience in
challenging franchise litigation. We are a mid-size firm committed to
providing responsive, cost-effective legal representation of the highest
quality. We are large enough to provide the necessary specialization,
yet small enough that our relationships with our clients matter. The
firm has expertise and provides legal representation in connection with
structuring franchise and distribution s ystems, protection of
intellectual property, preparing the franchise offering circular
including franchise agreement, state registrations, renewals and ongoing
compliance, litigation and dispute resolution and general day-to-day
relational issues. In addition, we provide legal services in other areas
including real estate, securities and general corporate and business
law. Our clients are extremely diverse both in terms of size and
industry.
SEYFARTH SHAW LLP
(404) 885-1500
(404) 892-7056 FAX
1545 Peachtree Street NE, Suite 700, Atlanta, GA 30309-2401
Internet: http://www.seyfarth.com
CONTACT: Brian Gannon, Counsel
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Law Firm. Established 1945.
SHANKMAN, LEONE & WESTERMAN, P.A.
(813) 258-1099
(813) 258-1040 FAX
215 West Verne St reet, Suite A, Tampa, FL 33606
Email: dleone@slw-law.com
CONTACT: Dennis Leone, Partner
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Law Firm.
SHEPPARD, MULLIN, RICHTER & HAMPTON LLP
(213) 620-1780
(213) 620-1398 FAX
333 South Hope Street, 48th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90071
Email: creeder@sheppardmullin.com
Internet: http://www.sheppardmullin.com
CONTACT: Christopher S. Reeder, Partner; Gabriel Green, Associate
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Law Firm.
SHIPMAN & GOODWIN LLP
(860) 251-5000
(860) 251-5219 FAX
One Constitution Plaza, Hartford, CT 06103-1919
Internet: http://www.shipmangoodwin.com
CONTACT: Allan P. Hillman, Partner; Paul D. Sanson, Attorney
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Law Firm. Established 1919.
SHUMAKER LOOP & KENDRICK LLP
(800) 444-6659
(419) 321-1340
(419) 241-9000
(419) 241-6894 FAX
1000 Jackson, North Courthouse Square, Toledo, OH 43604-5573
Email: bmcmahon@slk-law.com
Internet: http://www.slk-law.com
CONTACT: Brian N. McMahon, Partner; Peter R. Silverman, Partner
Tampa Office
101 East Kennedy Boulevard, Suite 2800, Tampa, FL 33602-5151
Charlotte Office
128 South Tryon Street, Suite 1800, Charlotte, NC 28202-1675
Columbus Office
Huntington Center, 41 South High Street, Suite 2210, Columbus, OH
43215
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Established in 1925. Shumaker, Loop &
Kendrick, LLP is a full service law firm with approximately 155
attorneys and 4 offices in Toledo, Ohio, Columbus, Ohio, Tampa, Florida,
and Ch arlotte, North Carolina. The firm's franchise practice group
provides comprehensive legal services to companies engaged in domestic
and international franchising and distribution matters, including the
establishment of franchise and distribution programs, litigation,
arbitration and mediation of disputes, regulatory compliance, franchise
negotiations, development of franchise locations, acquisitions and
divestitures, finance, securities law; and counseling on all phases of
franchise operations.
SNELL & WILMER L.L.P.
(303) 634-2000
(303) 634-2020 FAX
1200 Seventeenth Street, Suite 1900, Denver, CO 80202-5854
Interact: http://www.swlaw.com
CONTACT: Kevin Hein; Andrew Pidcock
Phoenix Office
One Arizona Center, Phoenix, AZ 85004
Salt Lake City Office
15 West South Temple, Suite 1200, Salt Lake City, UT 84101-1531
Las Vegas Office
3800 Howard Hughes Pkwy., Suite 1000, Las Vegas, NV 89109
Irvine Office
1920 Main Street, Suite 1200, Irvine, CA 92614-7230
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Snell & Wilmer's Franchising and
Licensing attorneys provide legal services to a wide variety of
concepts. They have experience assisting clients through every stage of
the franchising process, at either the local, regional or international
level.
SONNENSCHEIN NATH & ROSENTHAL LLP
(312) 876-8000
(312) 876-7934 FAX
8000 Sears Tower, Chicago, IL 60606
Internet: http://www.sonnenschein.com
CONTACT: Alan H. Silberman; John Baer; Robert Joseph (Chicago);
Curtis Woods (Kansas City); Rochelle Spandorf (L.A.);
James Goniea (San Francisco); S. Rov ak (St. Louis)
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal LLP, a
full-service law firm with 600 lawyers in nine U.S. offices, is involved
in all aspects of distribution, licensing and franchising, counseling
and litigation on a variety of antitrust, franchise and dealer law,
marketing, franchisee relations and supplier arrangement questions. Mr.
Joseph currently serves as Chair of the American Bar Association Antitrust Section, a post Mr. Silberman also has held. Ms. Spandorf is a
former Chair of the ABA Forum on Franchising (1995-97) and Mr. Baer
formerly served as Editor-in-Chief of the ABA Forum's The Franchise
Lawyer and was part of the Forum's leadership.
SOTOS LLP
(416) 977-0007
(416) 977-0717 FAX
180 Dundas Street West, Suite 1250, Toronto, ON M5G 1Z8 Canada
Email: jsotos@sotosllp.com
Intern et: http://www.sotosllp.com
CONTACT: John Sotos, Partner;
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Sotos LLP specializes in international and
domestic franchise and distribution law including disclosure and all
aspects of litigation, franchise mediation, arbitration, intellectual
property issues and international expansion.
STARK & STARK
(800) 535-3425
(609) 895-7348
(609) 895-7395 Attorney College Station FAX
993 Lenox Drive, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
Email: r.stark@stark-stark.com
Internet: http://www.stark-stark.com
CONTACT: Rachel Stark, Chair of Franchise Group; Adam Siegelheim
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Stark & Stark helps franchise clients in
formation, expansion, and divestiture, as well as to protect and license
trademarks, ser vice marks, and trade secrets.
STINSON MORRISON HECKER LLP
(314) 863-0800
168 N. Meramec Avenue, Suite 400, St. Louis, MO 63105
Email: nzellweger@stinson.com
Internet: http://www.stinson.com
CONTACT: Nicole S. Zellweger, Associate
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Structuring franchise, distribution, and
dealership programs; preparing legal documentation for franchise,
business opportunity, distribution and dealer programs, and counselling
franchisors and franchisees.
STRASBURGER & PRICE, LLP
(214) 651-4300
(214) 651-4330 FAX
901 Main Street, Suite 4300, Dallas, TX 75202-3724
Email: Earsa.Jackson@Strasburger.com
Internet: http://www.strasburger.com
CONTACT: Earsa Jackson, Franchise Leader; Buddy Ferguson, Partner
Austin Offi ce
600 Congress Avenue, #1600, Austin, TX 78701
Frisco Office
2801 Network Boulevard, #600, Frisco, TX 75034
Houston Office
1401 McKinney Street, #2200, Houston, TX 77010
San Antonio Office
300 Convent Street, #900, San Antonio, TX 78205
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Strasburger's Franchise & Distribution
Law Group provides comprehensive representation of businesses using
franchising, licensing, dealership or direct selling arrangements for
the distribution of goods and services in the U.S., Mexico, and Latin
America, including counseling, litigation, arbitration, and
transactional work involving franchise, dealership, antitrust, supply
chain, intellectual property, employment, and corporate issues.
STRYKER, TAMS & DILL LLP
(973) 491-9500
(973) 491-9692 FAX
Two Penn Plaza East, Newark, NJ 07105-2293
Email: std@strykertams.com
Internet: http://www.strykertams.com
CONTACT: Martin G. Gilbert, Esq., Partner; Judith Carberry,
Administrator
New York Office
2 Penn Plaza, New York, NY 10121
TYPE OF BUSINESS: A full service firm providing comprehensive
franchising legal services in the New Jersey/New York area, established
in 1898.
THOMPSON HINE LLP
(937) 443-6600
(937) 443-6635 FAX
2000 Courthouse Plaza NE, 10 West Second Street, Dayton, OH
45402-1758
Email: barry.block@thompsonhine.com
Internet: http://www.thompsonhine.com
CONTACT: Barry M. Block, Partner; Thomas J. Collin, Partner &
Practice Group Leader
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Established in 1911, Thompson Hine L LP is a full
service business law firm with more than 360 lawyers in Cleveland,
Cincinnati, Columbus, and Dayton, Ohio, Washington, D.C., New York,
Atlanta and Brussels, Belgium. The firm has an extensive practice
counseling franchisors and franchisees and litigating franchise and
distribution matters.
TROUTMAN SANDERS LLP
(800) 255-8752
(404) 885-3000
(404) 885-3900 FAX
600 Peachtree Street, N.E., Suite 5200, Atlanta, GA 30308-2216
Email: mark.vanderbroek@troutmansanders.com
Internet: http://www.troutmansanders.com
CONTACT: Mark S. VanderBroek, Partner; Kenneth Ozment, Attorney
Richmond Office
1111 E. Main Street,, Richmond, VA 23218
Washington, D.C. Office
401 9th Street, N.W., Suite 1000, Washington, DC 20004
New York Offic e
The Chrysler Building, 405 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10174
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Full service law firm of over 600 lawyers,
experienced in franchise law including developing franchise programs,
regulatory compliance, and franchise litigation and dispute resolution.
UNITED TRADEMARK & PATENT SERVICES
92427236124
92427323501 FAX
West End Building 61 The Mall, Lahore 54000 Pakistan
Email: unitedtrademark@unitedtm.com
Internet: http://www.utmps.com
CONTACT: M. Farrukh Irfan Khan, Attorney at Law
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Intellectual Property Registration, Licensing and
Enforcement Services.
VERNON GOODRICH, LLP
(214) 751-2000
(214) 751-2002 FAX
4242 Renaissance Tower, 1201 Elm Street, Dallas,
TX 75270
Internet: http://www.vernongoodrich.com
CONTACT: John Vernon, Partner; Mary Goodrich, Partner
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Law Firm.
VORYS SATER SEYMOUR & PEASE LLP
(614) 464-6400
(614) 464-6430
(614) 464-6350 FAX
52 East Gay Street, P.O. Box 1008, Columbus, OH 43216-1008
Email: hahedden@vssp.com
Internet: http://www.vssp.com
CONTACT: Herbert A. Hedden, Esq., Partner; Stephen R. Bucheuroth,
Esq., Partner
TYPE OF BUSINESS: A full service law firm with offices in Columbus,
Cleveland, Cincinnati and Akron, Ohio, Washington, D.C. and Alexandria,
Virginia. The firm has an extensive franchise law practice representing
franchisors, franchisees and franchisee associations.
WIGGIN AND DANA
(203) 498-4400
(203) 782-2889 FAX
One Century Tower, New Haven, CT 06508-1832
Email: ewd@wiggin.com
CONTACT: Edward Wood Dunham, Chair, Franchise & Distribution
Practice Group
TYPE OF BUSINESS: The law firm of Wiggin & Dana represents
national, regional and start-up franchisors and distributors in numerous
industries. The firm regularly assists these clients in regulatory,
transactional and litigation matters. The firm's Franchise and
Distribution Practice Group is national litigation counsel for Subway
and MAACO, and also represents other well-known franchise systems.
WILEY REIN LLP
(202) 719-7000
(202) 719-7049 FAX
1776 K Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20006
Email: rsmith@wileyrein.com
Internet: http://www.wileyrein.com
CONTACT: Peter Klarfeld/Bob Smith, Partners; Jim Rubinger, Partner
TYPE OF BUSINESS: The Franchise Group at this full-service firm is
second to none in terms of its breadth, depth and experience. The Group
is involved in all aspects of domestic and international franchising, as
well as licensing and distribution. Wiley, Rein & Fielding LLP also
has a broad national regulatory and commercial practice covering all
pertinent areas.
WILLIAMS MULLEN
(804) 783-6418
(804) 783-6507 FAX
P.O. Box 1320, Richmond, VA 23218-1320
Email: stucker@williamsmullen.com
Internet: http://www.williamsmullen.com
CONTACT: Sandy T. Tucker, Shareholder
Washington, DC Office
(202) 293-5939 FAX
1666 K Street, NW, Washington, DC 20006
CONTACT: Warren Lewis
McLean Office
8270 Greensboro Drive, #700, McLean, VA 22102
Detroit Office
11th Flr, Buhl Bldg, 535 Griswold Avenue, Detroit, MI 48226
London Office
2 Old Garden House, The Lanterns, Bridge Lane,
London SW11 3AD United Kingdom
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Law firm offering expertise to franchisors and
franchisees in domestic and international franchising and distribution,
compliance with disclosure and relationship laws, franchise litigation
and transactional matters. In business since 1909.
WRAGGE & CO LLP
44 121 233 1000
44 121 214 1099 FAX
55 Colmore Row, Birmingham B3 2AS United Kingdom
Email: vicky_wilkes@wragge.com
Internet: http://www.wragge.com
CONTACT: Michael Luckman, Partner; Vicky Wilkes
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Law Firm.
ZARCO, EINHORN, SALKOWSKI & BRITO, P.A.
(305) 374-5418
(305) 374-5428 FAX
100 SE 2nd Street, Suite 2700, Miami, FL 33131-2100
Email: zarcolaw@zarcolaw.com
Internet: http://www.zarcolaw.com
CONTACT: Robert F. Salkowski, Partner; Robert Zarco, President
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Law Firm.
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