Top Franchise Lawyers in Seattle | 7 available

Firm: Cable, Langenbach, Kinerk & Bauer, LLP

Second Avenue , Seattle , Washington 98104

Practice Areas: Consumer Protection,Franchise ,Securities

Firm: Howard R. Morrill, Attorney at Law

12345 Lake City Way NE, #1037 , Seattle , Washington 98125

Practice Areas: Franchise , Litigation, Litigation, Litigation, Litigation, Litigation

I am primarily a franchise law attorney with considerable experience representing parties in disputes. I also have extensive experience representing shareholders and partners in closely held companies. The remainder of my practice mostly involves representing parties involved in or contemplating various business transactions.

Firm: John Bender

4634 Easy Marginal Way S , Seattle , Washington 98134

Practice Areas: Arbitration & Mediation, Business & Commercial, Consumer Protection, Contracts, Corporate , Franchise , Securities , Securities & Investment Fraud, Securities & Investment Fraud, Securities & Investment Fraud

For more than 35 years, my practice has focused on resolving challenging securities, franchise, banking and other complex civil cases on behalf of businesses and individuals.. Securities Fraud, Enforcement, Regulatory and Broker-Dealer Defense. Investors, broker-dealers, investment bankers, advisers, and registered representatives seek my representation in regulatory investigations and disciplinary actions brought by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA and NYSE), the New York Stock Exchange and the State of Washington Securities Division, including presenting Wells submissions and Central Registration Depository expungement requests.  I often handle the prosecution and defense of customer claims against investment advisors, broker-dealers and registered representatives. These matters involve claims of unsuitability, churning, breach of fiduciary duty, fraud and misrepresentation, particularly before FINRA Dispute Resolution.. I was FINRA’s appointed arbitrator and mediator trainer for the Seattle panel of FINRA arbitrators from 1993-2003. In that capacity, I trained hundreds of arbitrators and mediators around the country. A substantial portion of my practice has been as a FINRA, National Futures Association and NYSE arbitrator and mediator.. Broker Recruitment Litigation. I frequently prosecute noncompetition, non-solicitation and trade secrets disputes for broker-dealers and registered representatives.. Securities and Complex Civil Litigation. I have considerable additional securities litigation experience in the areas of shareholder derivative action, directors’ and officers’ liability, insider trading, corporate governance and internal investigations, mortgage-backed securities and stock option disputes.. Franchising and Related Disputes. I represent franchisors advising on business, regulatory and growth strategies, and defend franchisors in regulatory investigations and lawsuits. I advise franchisees on their rights and defend them in franchise termination matters.

Firm: The Law Offices of Vandeberg Johnson & Gandara

One Union Square , Seattle , Washington 98101

Practice Areas: Business & Commercial, Corporate , Franchise , Real Estate , Business, Business, Business, Business, Business, Business, Business, Business, Business, Business, Business, Business, Business, Business, Business, Business, Business, Business

Firm: CFL Law, LLP

3045 42nd Ave. West , Seattle , Washington 98199

Practice Areas: Antitrust & Trade Regulation, Consumer Protection, Franchise , Securities , Employment & Labor, Employment & Labor, Employment & Labor, Employment & Labor

Lawrence Cock emphasizes employment law, including agreements to not compete and trade secret misappropriation. Mr. Cock was involved in the creation and passage of Washington's new noncompete statute, RCW 49.62. Mr. Cock represents employees and employers in transitions and litigation. Mr. Cock also emphasizes securities law and investment fraud, representing brokers, broker-dealers, Investment Advisers, customers, and investors in matters involving securities fraud. Mr. Cock also represents firms, brokers, and individuals facing legal proceedings by regulators such as the Securities and Exchange Commission, FINRA, and Washington's Department of Financial Institutions (DFI).

Firm: Ryan, Swanson & Cleveland, PLLC

401 Union Street , Seattle , Washington 98101

Practice Areas: Banking & Finance, Business & Commercial, Contracts, Corporate , Franchise , Mergers & Acquisitions, Real Estate , Securities , Business, Business, Business

Paul is a member of our firm’s Business, Licensing & Technology and Real Estate Groups. On a day-to-day basis, he provides the advice and services clients need to achieve their business goals. Paul’s focus is on business formations, business and real estate acquisitions and financings, and other commercial transactions. He represents both start-up businesses and established companies. Paul has considerable experience representing technology companies in venture capital financings, joint ventures, and licensing and marketing agreements. Paul is also experienced in the purchase and sale of dental and other professional practices.

Firm: Garvey Schubert Barer

1191 2nd Avenue Suite 1800 , Seattle , Washington 98101

Practice Areas: Computers and Software, Corporate , Franchise , Government Contracts, Intellectual Property , Internet , Intellectual Property, Intellectual Property, Intellectual Property, Intellectual Property

I am an owner at Garvey Schubert Barer, where I head the Intellectual Property practice.  I work with a diverse array of clients - from established companies to startups - bringing a combination of business savvy, domain expertise, creative thinking and more than 15 years of experience to address my clients' business needs. I have experience with the run of the mill to the complex technology-related legal issues all companies face – including computer law, licensing, e-commerce, data collection and protection, privacy, copyright, trademark, trade secret, tech transfer, and various internet-related legal issues. I assist my clients with all aspects of their intellectual property rights and business transactions, including employment contracts, trademark and copyright, non-disclosure agreements, publishing contracts, and licensing and distribution agreements.. Solving business problems often requires input from a variety of disciplines and legal practice areas, and I take a holistic approach to understanding each client’s unique needs, discussing various options with them, and proposing practical, “right-sized” solutions.  I have worked with entrepreneurs, seasoned public company executives, game publishers, artists and non-profit managers in a range of industries such as content creation and curation, manufacturing, transportation, gaming, publishing, hospitality, healthcare, and food and beverage.  My ultimate goal is to achieve my clients’ business objectives through a collaborative, realistic and effective approach.. ?EmployeeID=W617305935