Franchising
USA Guide 2024 : USA - Nationwide
Band 3
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Provided by Wiggin and Dana LLP
Wiggin and Dana's nationally recognized Franchise and Distribution Practice Group offers a unique value proposition to our franchise and distribution clients: a deep bench of experienced lawyers at all levels and price points, working in a firm that is not burdened with the bureaucracy and overhead of many of our competitors. For nearly four decades, clients have turned to Wiggin and Dana's franchise lawyers to represent them in complex, sophisticated matters, whether they be transactional, regulatory, or litigation.
We are franchise and distribution counsel to industry leaders, regularly representing prominent companies. Our wide-ranging industry experience, which includes attorneys who have worked in-house for some of the world's largest franchisors, allows us to provide practical, real-world advice and solutions to franchisors and manufacturers of all sizes, industries, and business sectors. We understand the issues that franchisors encounter, and consequently we are able to provide high-quality, creative, and cost-effective advice to our franchise and distribution clients.
A comprehensive overview of our capabilities and experience can be read on our website at: www.wiggin.com/franchise-and-distribution/
Chambers Review
Established firm with notable expertise in franchise litigation. Wiggin and Dana represents clients from a variety of industries, including several of the USA's largest quick service restaurant franchises. Clients are also drawn from the retail, automotive and hospitality sectors.
Work Highlights
- Wiggin and Dana provided litigation counsel to Fantastic Sams Franchise Corporation regarding disputes arising over trademark infringement.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Wiggin and Dana's service is personalized and client focused."
"I have been impressed with the attorneys and staff. If someone doesn't know the answer, they work with other members of the firm to get it quickly and efficiently."
"Wiggin and Dana's service is personalized and client focused."
"I have been impressed with the attorneys and staff. If someone doesn't know the answer, they work with other members of the firm to get it quickly and efficiently."
Notable Practitioners
Dean Fournaris acts for a range of clients in the hospitality, leisure and education sectors, providing extensive advice on franchise management and legal compliance.
"Dean is a ferocious, talented litigator. He is fantastic when you need to push back hard against a difficult opponent."
"He is a one-stop shop for a broad array of issues in the franchise space. He has tremendous knowledge on nuanced issues, understands the impact to the business, thinks ahead and is proactive."
John Doroghazi is well respected for handling complex litigation arising from disputes between franchisors and franchisees. He is particularly adept at handling contentious matters relating to fraud and breach of contract.
"John always shows up, gets right to the point and gets me the results I want. He knows what he is doing and is fun to work with too."
"John is extremely smart, very creative and knows how to come up with effective and interesting legal strategies, which I find very valuable."
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Automobiles & Parts
Commercial & Professional Services
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Food & Drink Producers
Health Care
Private Clients / Individuals
Real Estate
Retail
Software & Computer Services
Telecommunications
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