Scope.
The firm represents franchisors and franchisees in California Franchise Investment Law (CFIL) matters, Franchise Disclosure Document compliance and disputes, terminations, and territory and royalty disputes. Selectively, the firm advises on international master-franchise expansion where the system touches U.S. counsel needs.
Distribution disputes — exclusive-distributor terminations, territory and pricing claims, and supplier-retailer breakdowns — are handled in coordination with the firm's broader commercial litigation practice.
Representative Engagements.
- Franchise termination and territory dispute involving a regional quick-service restaurant concept.
- International master-franchise expansion dispute reaching California counsel.
- FDD compliance and renewal-rights dispute between franchisor and area developer.
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How engagements proceed.
Engagements begin with a confidential intake conducted personally by the principal. A brief written matter summary follows. Where the firm proceeds, the engagement letter sets a defined initial scope — typically through pleadings or early discovery — with milestones at which fee and strategy are jointly reassessed.
The firm communicates by direct phone and email. Document exchange is conducted through encrypted channels. Inquiries receive a substantive response within one business day.
Fee arrangements.
The firm offers hourly representation with monthly caps, fixed-fee engagements for defined matter phases, and hybrid contingent structures where appropriate. The firm does not engage on contingency alone in defense matters.