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There are very few franchisee lawyer specialists practicing in the country. Almost every
franchisee-only lawyer has begun representing both franchisors and franchisees, although they do
not fully disclose this to the franchisee community. This is because it is clear which side of the aisle
has greater funds and resources to fund their law offices.
Many times these franchise lawyers try to argue either that they were only lending minimal
assistance to the franchisor on its case and were not acting officially as the lead lawyer; however,
this excuse rings hollow when you realize that these lawyers’ names are part of
the law firm’s name itself – these very apologist lawyers make the final decisions regarding
representing both franchisees and franchisors at the same time.
This joint representation of franchisors and franchisees, especially in the litigation context, is directly
harmful to your status and position as a franchisee or dealer, despite any fast-talk otherwise. When
shopping for advice, and seeking legal counsel, make sure to include this important factor in your
review process — you want a franchisee lawyer looking out exclusively only for your interests; not
a franchise lawyer, no matter how charming, that rides both sides of the fence.
Contact Details:
Goldstein Law Firm, PLLC
1629 K St. NW, Suite 300,
Washington, DC 20006 Website:
www.goldlawgroup.com
Email: jgoldstein@goldlawgroup.com
Phone: 202-293-3947
Fax: 202-315-2514