About

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BFKN’s Motor Vehicle Group represents the world’s leading manufacturers and distributors of automobiles and other motor vehicles in a wide range of motor vehicle sales and distribution, marketing, and franchise matters. BFKN’s MVG works with automobile, truck, motorcycle, and powersports manufacturers and distributors, as well as captive finance companies, across the country and around the world. Our clients rely on us to help them set up and manage their distribution networks, create and implement business strategies, policies, and procedures, negotiate agreements, protect trademarks, and defend them in high-stakes litigation. Our attorneys are knowledgeable and creative strategic partners. Whether litigating, counseling, or negotiating transactions on behalf of our clients, we combine our broad and deep knowledge of the motor vehicle industry with exceptional legal ability and experience, allowing us to help our clients efficiently and effectively solve difficult problems and achieve their business objectives.

  • To learn more, please visit www.bfkn.com/motorvehicle.

Chambers Review

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Transportation: Road (Automotive) - USA - Nationwide

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Barack Ferrazzano Kirschbaum & Nagelberg LLP is a go-to automotive practice, noted for its franchise and dealership-focused capabilities. The team expertly advise on disputes and transactions, as well as regulatory compliance and intellectual property concerns.

Work Highlights

  • Barack Ferrazzano Kirschbaum & Nagelberg LLP represented INEOS Automotive Americas in relation to its termination of a dealer for failure to commence operations.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Sarah M. Bernstein
3
Sarah M. Bernstein
Head of Transportation: Road (Automotive)
3
Band 3
Sarah Bernstein cochairs the firm's motor vehicle group and leads the group's transactional practice. She frequently counsels vehicle manufacturers on sale and distribution, franchise and dealer networks, as well as regulatory concerns.

Sarah Bernstein is extremely knowledgeable and knows her business inside and out, combining that with a patient and client-oriented demeanor.

Sarah is an outstanding attorney and represents us in all transactions with a high level of sophistication, ingenuity and knowledge.

Sarah offers an unparalleled level of professionalism, support and expertise during each and every interaction. Working with Sarah is an absolute pleasure.

Ranked Lawyers at
Barack Ferrazzano Kirschbaum & Nagelberg LLP

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USA - Nationwide

Transportation: Road (Automotive)

Sarah M. Bernstein
3
Sarah M. Bernstein
Head of Transportation: Road (Automotive)
3
Band 3

Members

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Audrey Springer-Wilson

Brandon C. Prosansky

Brian Ingram

Connor T. Gants

David B. Lurie

Edward F. Malone

Ian P. Flanagan

Jack Snyder

James R. Vogler

Joseph F. Mintz

Karyn L. Doerfler

Lloyd "Buddy" Ferguson

Louis S. Chronowski

M. Olivia Glass

Matthew F. Singer

Nathan Q. Rugg

Nicholas W. Laird

Owen H. Smith

Head of Department

Roger H. Stetson

Sarah M. Bernstein

Sarah M. Bernstein

Head of Department

Steven J. Yatvin

Victoria Rusanova Cordiak

William J. Barrett