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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.

Franchise Law

Representing Clients in Franchise Law Matters in New York
and Nationwide

The value offered by Einbinder & Dunn is evident in matters involving franchise law — an area in which the firm has earned a national reputation for its work on behalf of both franchisors and franchisees.

The firm's understanding of both sides of the franchising dynamic is different than most franchise law firms and has proven invaluable to franchisors and franchisees alike. Einbinder & Dunn's extensive experience and broad background allows the firm to see, plan and take next steps based upon a broader understanding of franchise systems.

Lawyers at Einbinder & Dunn assist franchisors with matters ranging from the development of franchise business programs and the structuring of franchise business entities to maximize business flexibility and protect assets, to the preparation and registration (where required) of franchise disclosure documents (FDDs) as well as the filing of trademarks and the management of licensing and intellectual property.

The firm provides an equally broad range of services to franchisees: assisting single unit operators and multi-unit operators with everything from acquiring and selling franchises and territories; reviewing FDDs; reviewing and negotiating franchise agreements, leases and other contracts; forming business entities; and in the formation and representation of franchise associations.

Attorneys at Einbinder & Dunn bring these same qualities to resolving franchise disputes on behalf of franchisors, franchisees and franchise associations for clients here in New York and throughout the U.S. The firm seeks resolution in state and federal court as well as through arbitration and mediation, when appropriate.

Last, Einbinder & Dunn's franchise law clients also benefit from its extensive experience in the areas of commercial litigation, business law, real estate, trusts and estates, and succession planning. It is particularly important to note that Einbinder & Dunn's experience in the area of real estate law allows the firm to provide franchisor and franchisee clients with a comprehensive approach to their legal needs.

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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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