Welcome to the Franchising.com Franchise Legal Guide. One of the most important pieces of advice a prospective franchisee can ever get is that before signing any legal documents with a franchisor, find yourself a good franchise attorney.
Legal documents are already complicated enough for any small business owner, but franchising is governed by its own set of laws and regulations. Franchise law differs from other small-business law in many important ways. An experienced franchise lawyer who understands these differences can spare new franchisees from unneeded problems and expense.
There are many excellent franchise attorneys and law practices that specialize in franchise law. In this section you will find fresh, informative articles and guides to help you not only find the franchise legal guidance you need, but also the names of attorneys and law firms that can help you keep ahead of the game in the area of franchise law.
Legal Directory
Fisher & Zucker LLC A full-service law firm with a national practice dedicated almost exclusively to franchising and business licensing matters.
Michael H. Seid & Associates MSA provides domestic and international franchise advisory services to franchisors and companies seeking to establish franchise and licensing systems.
Faegre Baker Daniels LLP Faegre Baker Daniel's franchise lawyers have helped hundreds of emerging and market-leading franchisors launch, grow, protect and evolve successful systems in a wide range of industries. Few law firms approach franchising with the same passion...
DLA Piper US LLP A national and international leader in franchise and distribution law since modern franchising began.
Roetzel Our Franchise Law attorneys at Roetzel are extensively experienced with and understand the complex franchising issues of both the franchisor and franchisees.
Plave Koch PLC A new and different kind of law firm -- is dedicated to putting our...
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After graduating from the University of Pennsylvania and Loyola Law School in Los Angeles, Danny Sonenshine quickly found himself working as a litigator and transactional attorney at major firms in Orange County.
After graduating from the University of Pennsylvania and Loyola Law School in Los Angeles, Danny Sonenshine quickly found himself working as a litigator and transactional attorney at major firms in Orange County. It didn't take long for the Laguna Beach native to realize a few things about himself--realities that led him to leave the practice of law after six years for the very different field of franchising and restaurants.
