Client Collaborations
All Representative Cases
Represented franchisor in federal court action to terminate franchise and recover damages from breaching franchisee. Obtained dismissal on summary judgment of franchisee’s statutory and common law counterclaims, and successfully prevailed on termination claims at trial.
Represented franchisor in arbitration bringing claims against franchisee for wrongful termination of franchise agreement. Obtained final judgment against franchisee awarding damages and lost profits.
Defended franchisor in state court action brought by franchisee seeking damages for alleged violations of Washington’s Franchise Investment Protection Act, registration and disclosure violations. Obtained dismissal of franchisee’s claims on summary judgment.
Defended franchisor in federal court action brought by franchisee seeking damages for alleged violations of Washington’s Franchise Investment Protection Act, registration and disclosure violations. Obtained dismissal of franchisee’s claims on summary judgment.
Represented franchisor in trademark infringement lawsuit. Obtained favorable coexistence agreement with junior user that protected franchisor’s trademark rights.
Serve as outside franchise and transactional counsel to foreign skincare company in licensing rights to franchise in the U.S.
Prepare initial franchise disclosure document and related agreements for a new drive-thru coffee and energy beverage concept.
Prepare initial franchise disclosure document and related agreements for a new tourism marketing franchise system.
Handle franchise registration and sale compliance in all jurisdictions.