John Gotaskie

John represents individuals, partnerships and companies in diverse legal matters including complex commercial litigation, bankruptcy litigation and franchising issues.

He represents both franchisors and franchisees in litigation and general corporate matters, including advice respecting Franchise Disclosure Documents, franchise agreements and related contracts. In addition to his litigation practice, John serves as trusted advisor to several companies and individuals, assisting his clients in developing a carefully coordinated approach to identify and address legal issues effectively and efficiently. He believes that a carefully coordinated approach to legal services is necessary not only to help his clients solve their legal problems but also to help his clients become more successful.

John’s broad background in litigation matters, in both federal and state courts, includes cases involving contracts, partnership and shareholder agreements, trade secrets, restrictive covenants, trademarks and copyrights, construction, antitrust, employment, protection of creditors’ interests in bankruptcy and governmental oversight of regulated industries.

International Franchise Association, Co-Chair, Pittsburgh Franchise Business Network | American Bar Association, Forum on Franchising, Chair, Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution Steering Committee | Allegheny County Bar Association, Audit Committee, Bankruptcy and Commercial Law Section |

Past Chair, Federal Court Section, Allegheny County Bar Association | Lexwork Litigation Practice Group

University of Pittsburgh School of Law

J.D., cum laude

1997

Georgetown University Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service

B.S., cum laude

1994