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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.

Formation and Structuring of a Fashion Business

Lawyers With In-Depth Knowledge of Fashion Industry Law

Attorneys Michael Einbinder and Terrence Dunn have been serving garment industry clients since the very earliest days of their practice more than 20 years ago. The fashion industry professionals served recommended other fashion professionals, and the firm has since developed a niche practice serving that unique industry.

Because we have done such extensive work in the fashion industry, we know the laws, policies and regulations that affect industry insiders. We also know what is required to make a business successful. This knowledge is evident in the successes of our clients' businesses. Over the years, we have seen the fashion businesses we served expand and prosper. We consider their successes our successes and work hard for continued growth.

If you are an established, growing or new fashion business or garment industry business, the legal issues facing you are complex. To best protect your interests, it is critical to consult with a lawyer who can guide you through the process.

At our law offices, located in New York's fashion district, we can talk with you about your business plan, informing you regarding what you need to do to accomplish your goals. We can help you protect your designs, trademarks and intellectual property as well as advise you on entering into agreements with manufacturers sales representatives and vendors throughout the United States and internationally. We can also help you address financing concerns and define relationships between business partners. We invite you to talk with our attorneys about these and other matters:

  • Creating a business entity such as an LLC, LLP, S Corporation or C Corporation
  • Drafting an operating agreement
  • Obtaining financing/working with lenders
  • Sales representative agreements and other business contracts
  • Dispute resolution mechanisms
  • Protecting your intellectual property

Contact Our New York and Nationwide Fashion Industry Attorneys

For questions or additional information about Einbinder & Dunn's legal services, please contact us by filling out our contact form. You can also call 866-490-4909 or 212-391-9500 to speak with our attorneys and experienced support staff.

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Click here to listen to the interviewOn Monday, April 16th, 2012, Julie Lusthaus was interviewed in a 30 minute segment about Franchising on WVOX 1460 AM radio by Marsha Gordon, President & CEO of The Business Council of Westchester. Click here to listen to the interview.

Michael Einbinder was 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.

Julie Lusthaus was a featured presenter at the Westchester Franchise Expo: "Meet the Franchisors," an Educational and Interactive Expo for Prospective Business Owners on April 25, 2012. Click here to register for the event.

Michael Einbinder and Terrence Dunn co-authored "A Franchisee's Guide to Franchisor Bankruptcy" which was published in the fall 2011 edition of the Franchise Law Journal. Click here to view the article.

Michael Einbinder had participated in the African American Real Estate Professionals of New York, Inc. (AAREPNY) Breakfast Panel "Opportunities in Urban Retail" on February 16th 2012.

Michael Einbinder recently spoke at the New York Public Library’s Science, Industry and Business Library’s event “New Business Ownership Workshop” on January 17th 2012.

Julianne Lusthaus was a featured speaker for American Arbitration Association’s Best Practices in Franchise Arbitration webinar on December 13, 2011 at 1:30 – 2:30 pm EST.

Michael Einbinder recently presented a Continuing Legal Education program for Lawline.com through its online legal education service entitled “Franchising Under New York Law.”

Michael Einbinder was a presenter of a program entitled “Anatomy of a Franchise Lawsuit” at the American Bar Association's 34th Annual Forum on Franchising in October 19 - 21, 2011 in Baltimore, Maryland.

Julie Lusthaus spoke at the American Bar Association’s 34th Annual Forum on Franchising on the strategies and tactics every franchise lawyer should know on October 19 – 21, 2011 in Baltimore, MD.

Julie Lusthaus has been appointed to the American Bar Association’s Forum on Franchising 2011 Nominating Committee.

The ABA Forum on Franchising has just published a Franchise Litigation Handbook and Michael Einbinder is an author of a chapter on discovery in franchise litigation.


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