Practice: Franchising and Distribution
Andy Anderson helps clients, from negotiation to closing, in corporate transactions such as debt and equity financings and M&A, allowing them to execute with purpose and speed.
Jason Byrd efficiently and effectively provides clients with informed legal counsel related to transactional matters, franchising and distribution, real estate acquisition and disposition, and commercial leasing, allowing them to take advantage of strategic growth opportunities while maintaining profitability.
Jim Dankenbring represents businesses in mergers and acquisitions, securities matters, complex contract negotiations, and executive compensation.
Elizabeth Felker is a corporate and transactional attorney whose practice focuses on business transactions, employee benefits, and executive and deferred compensation. As a member of the firm’s Business Transactions Practice Group, Liz draws on her experience in mergers and acquisitions, corporate formations and reorganizations, and public and private securities offerings to provide effective, pragmatic solutions to clients’ transactional and other business-related needs.
Peg Donahue Hall has spent her legal career working hand in glove with clients to counsel them in assessing risk and efficiently resolving thorny business and legal issues – whether by negotiation, litigation, or other dispute resolution mechanisms. Peg’s work spans a broad base of industries. She has represented companies offering products and services in the life sciences, telecommunications and technology, real estate, insurance, automotive, hospitality, and finance and banking sectors.
Pete Hartweger is a partner in the firm’s Business Transactions group. Pete’s emphasis is in mergers and acquisitions, tax, general business, pass-through entities, non-profit and tax-exempt entities, and IRS tax controversies. A large portion of Pete’s practice involves representing small to medium sized closely-held businesses, counseling on contract, employment, tax, licensing, and ownership matters, and the day-to-day issues encountered by these businesses. His clients also include several large organizations, including a few publicly traded companies.
Mike McCann has represented several of the region’s largest and most well-regarded companies through business decisions, and mergers and acquisitions that pave the way for their continued growth and success. He was recently recognized for his representation of Boulevard Brewing Company, one of the region’s largest breweries, in its sale to Duvel Moortgat, an independent craft brewer based in Belgium.
Kirby focuses his practice on complex commercial litigation with an emphasis on consumer finance, real estate, and corporate disputes. He has experience representing financial institutions and corporate clients in all phases of litigation and dispute resolution, including consumer class action defense, intellectual property disputes, derivative shareholder actions, dissolutions, and contractual disputes.
Pete Mirakian focuses his practice on corporate governance, securities, mergers and acquisitions, and tax law.
Namrita Notani is dedicated to helping individuals, families, and businesses plan for the future – protecting assets, managing wealth transfers, and guiding clients through complex real estate and business transactions. She brings a wealth of experience and a unique perspective to her practice thanks to her diverse background as both a former dentist and an immigrant from India. Her journey from healthcare to law reflects her passion for serving her community and helping individuals, families, and businesses navigate complex legal and financial challenges.
Christina Noyes represents franchisors and franchisees in franchise, corporate, and intellectual property law, providing adept counsel at every stage of business development while proactively anticipating and resolving potential disputes to maximize profitability and growth.
Heidi Purtzer helps businesses navigate franchise, corporate, and intellectual property law, providing comprehensive legal services which effectively position her clients to expand business operations and preserve creative works while adhering to federal and state laws.
Scott Sandberg is a commercial litigator, focusing on the financial services, construction, and franchise industries. Scott represents clients in trials, arbitrations, appeals, and emergency injunction proceedings.
Eric Steinle is a partner on the firm’s Corporate and Business Transactions team. His practice focuses on mergers and acquisitions, equity and debt financing, securities offerings, and corporate governance.
Lauren Taylor focuses her practice on helping clients navigate complex litigation, bringing specific experience in construction, intellectual property, and corporate matters. In addition, she has experience serving as in-house counsel for a large nonprofit corporation, interning at a global consulting company, and clerking at a law firm focused on IP and patents.
Jim Ullman counsels franchisors and franchisees in a wide variety of transactions and franchise-specific processes, drawing on more than 35 years of industry experience and a common sense approach to law designed to maximize opportunities and drive value. His diverse clientele comprises everything from startups to national and multinational corporations to major financial institutions, including private equity and venture capital groups.
When a dispute arises that affects your business or its future, having a trial lawyer like James L. Wooll on your team is crucial. Jim has extensive experience – in trials with juries and with appellate courts, as well as mediation and arbitration – helping clients head off potential lawsuits when possible and aggressively litigating them when they cannot.
Stephen Zralek is an accomplished litigator who helps clients resolve business, intellectual property, and technology disputes in federal and state courts, arbitration, and mediation. Clients seek Stephen’s advice as a result of his experience in the courtroom, his creative problem-solving, his tenacity, and his engaging approach. Stephen cares about the long-term success of his clients, demonstrated by the fact that some of his clients have been with him his entire career.
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