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Franchising: Mainly Franchisee - USA - Nationwide
What the Team is Known For
Garner, Ginsburg & Johnsen represents franchisees in disputes with franchisors regarding a range of matters including misrepresentation, fraud and breach of contract, among others. The team is particularly active in post-termination disputes concerning a franchisee's ability to operate a competitive business. It offers particular expertise in franchise matters affecting franchisees in the leisure and hospitality arenas. The firm is also regularly involved in cases establishing new precedents in franchise law.
Work Highlights
Garner, Ginsburg & Johnsen represented Feed Your Soul Minnesota when it was sued by its former franchisor for violating a covenant not to compete. The franchisor moved for injunctive relief, and the firm were able to successfully defeat that motion.
Notable practitioners
Michael Garner has a wealth of experience in termination, fraud and franchisee rights enforcement proceedings for franchisee clients.
Michael Garner has a near photographic memory of operative case law.
Elliot Reed Ginsburg is highly proficient in contract disputes, fraud claims and other contentious proceedings. He regularly provides counsel to franchisee clients in the retail and hospitality sectors.
Erin Johnsen has a burgeoning practice and continues to garner a reputation for her work with franchisees. She frequently assists clients with disputes concerning misrepresentation and franchise terminations.
Erin is thorough and knows the law 100%, inside and out.