Don is recognized as a leading franchise and distribution attorney, representing large and start-up franchisors and manufacturers in product and services industries. He has assisted clients in structuring, implementing and maintaining franchise systems and distribution relationships. Don has practiced exclusively in franchising and distribution matters since 1979 and served as vice president and general counsel for two international franchisors for 10 years before returning to private practice. Today, he assists clients in all areas of franchise and distribution law including the preparation of franchise disclosure documents, franchise and dealer contracts, regulatory compliance, operations compliance, terminations and renewals of franchise and dealer contracts, determining the application of federal and state franchise and business opportunity laws, litigation and mediation, and in providing practical solutions to business issues. Don is a frequent speaker at franchise seminars across the country.
Don is leader of the firm’s Franchise & Distribution practice group and its franchising seminars. He joined the firm as a partner in 1997.