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Einbinder & Dunn, LLP is committed to providing high-quality, cost-effective solutions for all of its clients' legal problems. The partners and their experienced staff of associates take a hands-on approach to each matter. The attorneys are responsive and proactive, working only in each client's best interest to achieve superior results.

Experienced Business & Franchise Law Attorneys Representing Clients Nationwide

Franchise Law, Business Transactions & Disputes, Real Estate Lawyers

Unique Perspective. Experienced Approach.®

The ideas embodied in these four words offer a true representation of the people, culture and philosophy of Einbinder & Dunn, a law firm whose partners have been counseling businesses of all sizes as well as individuals for more than 20 years.

In real world, real-time practice, this means understanding that clients want accessibility — not just to an attorney — but to firm partners actively engaged in applying decades of legal experience to the challenges of their clients. It means a hands-on approach in which the firm comes to learn the client's business and its industry, and how that client competes within it. It also means understanding that the practice of law is as much art as it is science and thus always requires new, fresh solutions to the pertinent questions surrounding next moves and the likely reactions of competitors and opponents.

Ultimately, the firm's unique perspective and experienced approach® mean recognizing that the best lawyers and the best law firms are those that can blend a sophisticated understanding of the law with an intuitive understanding of the clients they serve.

These values and ideas have served as the foundation for how Einbinder & Dunn attorneys have practiced law since the partners first joined together in 1990. They continue to serve the firm and its clients in this same way today.

Practice information:

  • Skilled franchise attorneys providing comprehensive franchise law services for franchisors and franchisees in New York and nationwide
  • A full range of business law services, from start-up to expansion and, if necessary, dissolution, for businesses of all sizes
  • Experienced, cost-effective commercial litigation services in state and federal courts as well as in various alternative dispute resolution venues
  • Comprehensive real estate services for buyers, sellers, developers, commercial landlords and tenants, and others
  • Qualified attorneys in the area of fashion law and the legal issues of designers, brand owners, manufacturers, importers and other garment-related businesses
  • Straightforward and sophisticated solutions for trust and estate needs of every type, including probate litigation

Einbinder & Dunn's extensive experience in each of these interrelated areas of the law allows it to provide clients with a comprehensive and sophisticated approach to their legal needs. In every matter, the firm strives to provide real value and superior service at affordable rates.

For questions or additional information about Einbinder & Dunn's legal services, please contact Einbinder & Dunn by clicking here to fill out a contact form or by calling 866-490-4909 or 212-391-9500 to speak with one of the firm's partners and/or franchise lawyer.

The Franchise Law Authority That Also Knows Business

An understanding of franchise law alone is not enough. Your law firm must also have a franchise lawyer that understands the dynamics of the franchisor-franchisee relationship as it impacts your industry and your business. To truly protect and help your business, Einbinder & Dunn first learns your business — the nature of your franchise or franchise system, your competitors, and your goals. Through the vast experience of our franchise attorneys and this comprehensive understanding, Einbinder & Dunn can help you meet your very specific needs and business goals.

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Einbinder & Dunn is pleased to announce the opening of its Westchester office. Located at 777 Westchester Avenue in White Plains, New York. Einbinder & Dunn represents clients in all types of Franchise Law matters.

Julie Lusthaus and Michael Einbinder will be speakers at the "36th Annual Forum on Franchising: Franchising in Full Animation," on October 16-18, 2013. Julie Lusthaus will be presenting "Fundamentals 201: Strategic Discovery Issues in Franchise Litigation" and Michael Einbinder is presenting "The Role of the Lawyer in a Franchisee's Due Diligence." For more information please click here.

Einbinder & Dunn, LLP will be exhibiting at the International Franchise Expo on June 20-22, 2013 at the Javits Center in New York City. For more information please click here.

Michael Einbinder has been listed among the top franchise lawyers by the Franchise Times for the past 10 years. The magazine bases this designation on peer recommendations and contributions to the franchise industry, such as writing for legal publications and speaking at franchise events. Additionally, Michael Einbinder has been entered into the Legal Eagles Hall of Fame.

Michael Einbinder spoke at the "First Annual New York Real Estate Career Expo," on March 14, 2013 at the New York Bar Building. For more information please click here

Two cases successfully handled by Einbinder & Dunn involving franchise agreement non competes are the subject of a story in the February issue of Franchise Times. To read the article click here

Michael Einbinder was a featured speaker at the event “Franchise Roundtable – Do’s and Don’ts of Franchisor FDD’s and Franchisee Compliance,” sponsored by Citrin Cooperman on Thursday, February 7, 2013. Click here for more information.

Einbinder & Dunn recently prevailed on behalf of a former franchisee in the child care industry. The Franchisor sought to enforce a noncompetition agreement and the court ruled that the Franchisor failed to establish irreparable harm or the public interest element of its injunction application and denied the motion. Click here for more information.

Michael Einbinder contributed a chapter in the ABA Forum Publication entitled "Covenants Against Competition in Franchise Agreements," Third Edition, published in the Fall of 2012.

Julie Lusthaus spoke at a workshop entitled "Career Alternatives: Franchising - It's NOT Just Burgers & Fries," on November 13th, 2012. The workshop was held at Webster Bank, One N. Broadway, White Plains, NY 10604. Click here for more information: Career Alternatives: Franchising - It's NOT Just Burgers & Fries

Michael Einbinder was interviewed on "The Voice of Manhattan Business" presented by the Manhattan Chamber of Commerce. The subject of discussion was "Introduction to Franchising" broadcasted through BlogTalkRadio live on Wednesday, October 10, 2012, at 12:00 Noon. Click here to listen to the interview.

Michael Einbinder and Julie Lusthaus participated in the Manhattan Chamber of Commerce Event for Veterans on May 22, 2012. This event provided veterans with information about owning their own businesses and owning franchises in particular.

Einbinder & Dunn exhibited at the International Franchise Expo on June 15-17, 2012 in NYC. This Expo was intended to be one of the most comprehensive learning experiences about franchising to be conducted. If you are interested in obtaining more information about this event or franchising in general, please contact us.

Michael Einbinder has been named a Legal Eagle by franchise-industry publication, Franchise Times. The magazine bases this designation on peer recommendations and contributions to the franchise industry, such as writing for legal publications and speaking at franchise events. Michael has received this recognition for the last seven years.

Click here to listen to the interviewJulie Lusthaus was interviewed on WVOX 1460 AM by Marsha Gordon, President and CEO of The Business Council of Westchester about issues in franchising. Click here to listen to the interview.


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Einbinder & Dunn, LLP
104 West 40th Street, Floor 20
New York, NY 10018
Toll Free: 866-490-4909
Phone: 212-391-9500
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Westchester Office
777 Westchester Avenue, Suite 101
White Plains, NY 10604
Phone: 914-705-5417
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159 Millburn Avenue
Millburn, NJ 07041
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Phone: 973-921-2000
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