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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.

New York & Nationwide Franchise Fraud Lawyers

Attorneys Representing Franchise Clients in Claims of Fraud and
Misrepresentation

In a perfect world, franchisors and franchisees would always be completely forthright and fair with one another, and their relationships would always be mutually beneficial. In this world, however, these relationships can be somewhat different.

Recognized for its ability to think creatively and to stay one step ahead of adversaries, Einbinder & Dunn's unique perspective, extensive knowledge of franchise law nationwide and commitment to client service allow it to handle complex franchise disputes while providing clients with a hands-on approach. In each case, the firm prides itself on understanding not just the underlying causes and events that gave rise to the dispute, but also in immersing itself in each client's business and industry so that the most effective and cost-efficient legal arguments and solutions can be uncovered.

Examples of franchisor and franchisee conduct that may give rise to a franchise fraud or misrepresentation claim include:

  • Misrepresentation of the past, present or future financial performance of existing franchise units (earnings claims)
  • Misrepresentation of the initial start-up costs for opening a new franchise
  • Unfair competition (stealing clients, encroaching on territory, or creating unexpected competition for franchisees in violation of franchise agreements)
  • Misrepresentation or neglect of training and support obligations to franchisees
  • Accounting fraud
  • Theft or misappropriation of advertising and marketing funds

In practice, the firm's attorneys represent plaintiffs and defendants on both sides of franchise fraud claims in state and federal courts throughout the country, in mediated discussions, and in a number of different arbitration venues, including the AAA, JAMS, FranArb, and the London Court of International Arbitration. Partner attorneys are involved in all facets of the dispute resolution process, and they are assisted by talented associates as well as a support staff proficient in the latest technologies.

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News & Events

Michael Einbinder will be participating in the African American Real Estate Professionals of New York, Inc. (AAREPNY) Breakfast Panel “Opportunities in Urban Retail” on February 16th 2012 at 8:00am. Click here for more information.

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 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.

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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