Stuart Hershman has a leading franchising practice that sees him work on general dealership, distribution and antitrust matters, among others. He is based in the firm's Chicago office.

"Stuart is one of the preeminent franchising lawyers in the country."

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.

Bret Lowell is highly skilled in a range of matters, including franchise disclosures. He is experienced in a number of sectors, including retail, healthcare and hospitality.

Richard Greenstein is an experienced transactional lawyer who advises on a range of issues related to franchise and distribution law.

Tao Xu is held in high esteem for his skills in international franchising matters. He is noted in particular for his significant expertise relating to transactions in the food and retail sectors.

David Sager is particularly adept at advising franchisors in the hospitality sector. He handles contentious matters, including disputes centered around termination of franchise agreements.

Erik Wulff has an impressive franchise practice and advises on issues such as licensing, acquisitions and joint venture arrangements.

Barry Heller specializes in representing clients in franchise and distribution disputes.

Richard Morey provides counsel on topics such as international development arrangements, acquisitions and joint ventures. He frequently advises both startups and established companies.

Joseph Sheyka has over 30 years of experience in the franchise field. He advises on issues pertaining to expansions of franchise systems, among other matters.

Alexander Tuneski continues to build a solid profile in the franchise area, handling domestic and international transactions. His client base includes those in the education, hospitality and retail sectors.