
Managing Attorney, Franchise Law Team
Orange County, California Area

Managing Attorney, Franchise Law Team
Orange County, California Area
Transactional franchise attorney serving franchisors of all sizes worldwide. As a franchise lawyer, my emphasis is on rapid, cost-effective drafting and registration of readable disclosure documents and agreements. With 24 years' experience in franchising and distribution law, my advice to clients encompasses not only legal matters but also pragmatic business considerations.
franchise and distribution law
international franchise and distribution law
franchising, licensing and distribution law
franchise mediator and arbitrator
international distributorships
due diligence for franchise mergers and acquisitions
(Law Practice industry)
April 1985 — Present (24 years 9 months)
Structuring domestic and international franchise and distribution arrangements, advising franchisors and distributors and preparing related legal documents.
(Law Practice industry)
1980 — 1983 (3 years )
(Law Practice industry)
1979 — 1980 (1 year )
(Public Company; 5001-10,000 employees; Hospitality industry)
1977 — 1980 (3 years )
(Law Practice industry)
1975 — 1977 (2 years )
(Privately Held; 201-500 employees; Publishing industry)
1970 — 1972 (2 years )
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Publishing industry)
1968 — 1970 (2 years )
B.A. , Drama, Political Philosophy , 1965 — 2007
LL.M. , International and Comparative Law , 1981 — 1983
J.D. , law , 1972 — 1975
B.A. , Political Philosphy and Drama , 1965 — 1972
B.A. , Political Philosphy and Drama , 1965 — 1972
franchise law, law office technology, international law, professional writing
Chair, Franchise and Distribution Law Advisory Commission to the California Board of Legal Specialization, Oct 2008 - Oct 2009
Franchise Advisory Panel of the American Arbitration Association
Forum on Franchising of the American Bar Association
Orange County Bar Association
State Bar of California
International Bar Association,
National Prize, Nathan Burkan Memorial Competition (ASCAP)
Research Fellow, International Law Institute, Washington, D.C. 1981 - 1983