Lathrop GPM, Franchising | Chambers USA Profile

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Franchising - USA - Nationwide

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Lathrop is a strong firm with notable expertise in dispute resolution, franchising M&A and international franchising. It offers a deep bench of attorneys covering a broad base of transactional advisory work and representation of clients in franchise litigation and arbitration. The firm has significant expertise in assisting franchisors to explore expansion options and address government regulations, employment issues and intellectual property matters. It is additionally noted for providing franchising clients with tax advice.

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Work Highlights

Lathrop GPM represented Batteries Plus in a franchise litigation.

Strengths

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They have a very strong team from partner to paralegal.

Franchising respondent
USA

Lathrop have an excellent team with clear subject matter experts.

Franchising respondent
USA

They are really down in the trenches and are great risk assessors.

Franchising respondent
USA

Their depth of experience and deep bench instils strong confidence in their ability to handle complex and sophisticated matters.

Franchising respondent
USA

They have a very strong team from partner to paralegal.

Franchising respondent
USA

Lathrop have an excellent team with clear subject matter experts.

Franchising respondent
USA

They are really down in the trenches and are great risk assessors.

Franchising respondent
USA

Their depth of experience and deep bench instils strong confidence in their ability to handle complex and sophisticated matters.

Franchising respondent
USA

Notable Practitioners

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Mark Kirsch

Band 2

Mark Kirsch acts for clients on domestic and international franchising issues, including transactional and regulatory matters.

Mark gives great advice.

He is a great attorney.

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Michael R. Gray

Band 2

Michael Gray is a litigator who works on a variety of franchise disputes, including noncompete enforcement issues.

Michael is an excellent trial attorney and litigator.

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Elizabeth Dillon

Band 3

Elizabeth Dillon is an established practitioner who advises early-stage and mature franchisors on their franchise systems. She often works on international matters, including helping clients expand into Asia, Europe and the Middle East.

Elizabeth's straightforward approach to the issues and ease of doing business is amazing.

Elizabeth is an absolute rock star. She provides excellent customer service and practical, well-informed advice.

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Gaylen L Knack

Band 3

Gaylen Knack has a strong franchise practice which includes advising on structuring franchise programs. He is experienced in handling domestic and cross-border matters.

Gaylen really stands out in terms of his ability to build integrity with the client.

Gaylen is beyond exceptional.

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Eric Yaffe

Band 4

Eric Yaffe gains recognition for his handling of franchise litigation on behalf of franchisors. He is often called upon by clients to litigate misrepresentation and breach of contact claims.

Eric consistently excels while supporting the client's needs.

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