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Franchising

USA - Nationwide

12 Years Ranked

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Norman Leon has over 30 years’ experience representing franchisors in federal and state courts and alternative dispute resolution forums throughout the United States.

Characterized by his clients as a “superb litigator,” Norman has extensive experience defending putative class actions, especially those seeking to hold franchisors liable as joint employers of their franchisees’ employees. Norman also has significant experience with claims that franchisees have been misclassified as independent contractors, having successfully defended against such claims, both through motion practice and at trial.

Norman is particularly experienced in enforcing arbitration agreements. He has successfully defended the validity of arbitration agreements, and the requirement that arbitration proceed on an individual basis, in district courts around the country, in four different federal appellate courts, and before the United States Supreme Court.

Norman also has extensive experience dealing with franchisee terminations and the enforcement of post-termination covenants, and regularly prosecutes motions for temporary restraining orders and preliminary injunctions.

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Franchising - USA - Nationwide
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Norman Leon acts for franchisors on disputes, appearing in state and federal courts. He is noted for his exceptional handling of putative class action lawsuits, particularly misclassification disputes.

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