Ranking tables
USA USA - Nationwide Franchising
Rankings overview for Departments
Band 1
Band 2
- Baker McKenzie 12 Years Ranked
- Lathrop GPM 16 Years Ranked
- Cheng Cohen LLC
- Plave Koch PLC
Band 3
- Greenberg Traurig, PA 7 Years Ranked
- Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale, P.C. 12 Years Ranked
- Haynes and Boone, LLP 16 Years Ranked
- Larkin Hoffman Daly & Lindgren, Ltd. 16 Years Ranked
- Nixon Peabody LLP 16 Years Ranked
- Venable LLP 10 Years Ranked
- Wiggin and Dana LLP 16 Years Ranked
- Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP
- Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath, LLP
- Foley & Lardner LLP
- Quarles & Brady LLP
Band 4
- Davis Wright Tremaine LLP 7 Years Ranked
- Polsinelli PC 3 Years Ranked
- Kaufmann Gildin & Robbins LLP
Senior Statespeople
- Alan H Silberman Dentons20 Years Ranked
- Charles S Modell
Band 1
- Deborah S Coldwell Haynes and Boone, LLP16 Years Ranked
- Norman Leon DLA Piper LLP (US)10 Years Ranked
- Stuart Hershman DLA Piper LLP (US)13 Years Ranked
- Susan A Grueneberg Cozen O'Connor16 Years Ranked
- Jonathan C Solish
- Joyce G Mazero
- Lee J Plave
- Michael D Joblove
- Rochelle Buchsbaum Spandorf
Band 2
- Beata Krakus Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale, P.C.12 Years Ranked
- Bret Lowell DLA Piper LLP (US)16 Years Ranked
- Dean Fournaris Wiggin and Dana LLP13 Years Ranked
- Erik B Wulff DLA Piper LLP (US)13 Years Ranked
- Michael R. Gray Lathrop GPM7 Years Ranked
- Paula J Morency ArentFox Schiff LLP16 Years Ranked
- Richard G Greenstein DLA Piper LLP (US)9 Years Ranked
- Tao Xu DLA Piper LLP (US)11 Years Ranked
- Will K Woods Baker McKenzie13 Years Ranked
- Brian B Schnell
- David Beyer
- David J Kaufmann
- David Oppenheim
- Fredric A Cohen
- Joseph J Fittante
- Kerry L. Bundy
- Leslie D Curran
- Michael J Lockerby
Band 3
- Alan Greenfield Greenberg Traurig, LLP8 Years Ranked
- Craig R Tractenberg Fox Rothschild LLP14 Years Ranked
- David S Sager DLA Piper LLP (US)15 Years Ranked
- Elizabeth Dillon Lathrop GPM12 Years Ranked
- Gaylen L Knack Lathrop GPM16 Years Ranked
- Leonard D Vines Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale, P.C.13 Years Ranked
- Mark Kirsch Lathrop GPM9 Years Ranked
- Amy Cheng
- Andrew Beilfuss
- David W Koch
- Mary Leslie Smith
- Max Schott
Band 4
- Alexander Tuneski DLA Piper LLP (US)5 Years Ranked
- Barry M Heller DLA Piper LLP (US)7 Years Ranked
- Breton H. Permesly Greenberg Traurig, LLP2 Years Ranked
- Eric Yaffe Lathrop GPM13 Years Ranked
- John Doroghazi Wiggin and Dana LLP6 Years Ranked
- Joseph W Sheyka DLA Piper LLP (US)16 Years Ranked
- Kendal H Tyre Nixon Peabody LLP5 Years Ranked
- Keri McWilliams Nixon Peabody LLP1 Years Ranked
- Kevin Maher Baker McKenzie2 Years Ranked
- Lane Fisher Fisher Zucker, LLC10 Years Ranked
- Peter J Klarfeld Lathrop GPM16 Years Ranked
- Richard J Morey DLA Piper LLP (US)11 Years Ranked
- Robert A Lauer Haynes and Boone, LLP11 Years Ranked
- Robert A Smith Akerman LLP12 Years Ranked
- Steven Feirman Nixon Peabody LLP11 Years Ranked
- Barry Blum
- Benjamin Reed
- Charles G Miller
- Cheryl Mullin
- Kenneth R Costello
- Leonard MacPhee
- Marisa Faunce
- Michael K Lindsey
- Nina Greene
- Scott McIntosh
Up and Coming
- Justin Sallis Lathrop GPM1 Years Ranked
- Lucie Guyot
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 DLA Piper LLP (US)Franchising2022 | Band 1 | 16 Years RankedLeading firm offering a very deep bench of experienced attorneys capable of handling the full gamut of complex franchising litigation and transactional matters. Represents a wide variety of clients including some of the largest franchisors in the USA, private equity firms and a number of startups. Has a strong international presence complementing work with foreign companies franchising into the US. Offers unmatched expertise in termination-related disputes and litigation involving allegations of violations of state disclosure and relationship laws.
Band 2
2 Baker McKenzieFranchising2022 | Band 2 | 12 Years RankedOffers a broad base of franchising expertise, with a recognized focus on high-profile transactional work. Extensive experience advising franchisors on how best to format and expand their businesses. A varied client list includes several giants in the hospitality, retail and restaurant industries. Highly regarded as a leading firm for international franchising, both for US franchises expanding abroad and for foreign franchises seeking to expand into the US.2 Lathrop GPMFranchising2022 | Band 2 | 16 Years RankedStrong firm with notable expertise in dispute resolution, franchising M&A and international franchising. Offers a deep bench of attorneys covering a broad base of transactional advisory work and representation of clients in franchise litigation and arbitration. Has significant expertise in assisting franchisors to explore expansion options and address government regulations, employment issues and intellectual property matters. Additionally noted for providing franchising clients with tax advice.
Band 3
3 Greenberg Traurig, PAFranchising2022 | Band 3 | 7 Years RankedStrong franchise and distribution practice with expertise in both domestic and international transactions and regulatory compliance work. Represents a number of large franchises in the full range of transactional and litigation needs. Also possesses particular expertise in matters arising from issues concerning IP and labor and employment. Able to provide clients with regular counsel on the nuances and the impact of changes in local law in various international jurisdictions.3 Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale, P.C.Franchising2022 | Band 3 | 12 Years RankedProvides counsel to franchisors from a range of industries on a variety of franchising issues, including day-to-day operations, vicarious liability and franchisee relationships. Offers significant expertise on both domestic and international franchise-related transactional matters including M&A. Also provides expertise in litigation and alternative dispute resolution. Provides representation to oil companies on matters such as compliance with gift card laws and opening convenience stores on gasoline station premises.3 Haynes and Boone, LLPFranchising2022 | Band 3 | 16 Years RankedRespected firm in the market, offering counsel and representation to a broad range of international and domestic clients. Strong bench of lawyers providing notable expertise and experience in franchising litigation, arbitration and alternative dispute resolution. Particularly well versed in helping businesses with international expansion and distribution. Recognized for expertise in representing clients from the food, drink, hospitality, retail and travel sectors.3 Larkin Hoffman Daly & Lindgren, Ltd.Franchising2022 | Band 3 | 16 Years RankedAdvises a number of high-profile franchises in the hospitality, restaurant and lodging industries on the full range of franchising matters. Strong bench of attorneys offering notable experience and expertise in franchising M&A and regulatory and compliance work. Particularly well versed in the drafting and registering of franchise agreements and disclosure documents, as well as offering expertise on the structuring of domestic and international franchise relationships.3 Nixon Peabody LLPFranchising2022 | Band 3 | 16 Years RankedRepresents franchisors and distribution companies through the full process of franchising, with expertise in M&A, franchise documentation and high-stakes dispute resolution. Offers a strong bench of attorneys experienced in international and domestic franchising matters. Counsels on transfers, terminations, renewals and franchisee association issues. Acts for a large roster of clients drawn from the restaurant, retail and financial industries among others.3 3 Wiggin and Dana LLPFranchising2022 | Band 3 | 16 Years RankedEstablished firm with notable expertise in franchise litigation. Represents clients from a variety of industries, including several of the USA's largest quick service restaurant franchises. Clients are also drawn from the retail, automotive and hospitality sectors.
Band 4
4 Davis Wright Tremaine LLPFranchising2022 | Band 4 | 7 Years RankedRobust team handling complex franchisor and franchisee issues. Well placed to provide strategic advice on brand development and expansion within the US and globally. Particularly adept at representing those in the restaurant and food and beverage industries.4 Polsinelli PCFranchising2022 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedAble to assist with a range of litigious issues facing franchised businesses including breaches of contract, termination disputes and arbitrations. Has a strong practice advising clients on corporate and transactional issues involving IP rights, contract drafting and international brand expansion. Particularly well regarded for its representation of restaurant and foodservice clients.