Practice Areas

International Franchises Lawyer

I am international franchise attorney Mario L. Herman. I offer comprehensive counsel and representation, exclusively to franchisees of an existing system, regarding international franchises.

Contact me, for experienced, skilled legal assistance involving the following:

  • International Franchise Law
    (including developmental, contractual, or encroachment issues with regard to international franchises)
  • Arbitration
    (including for contract issues, franchise agreement disputes)
  • Mediation
    (before litigation or arbitration, this involves a third party neutral for a solution to franchisee business problems )
  • Franchise Law
    (franchise regulation of laws involving misrepresentation or other unfair or deceptive acts)
  • Product / Trade Name Franchising
    (franchisor owns right to name or trademark and sells that right to a franchisee, i.e., petroleum distributors or soft drink bottlers such as Coke and Pepsi)
  • Business Format Franchising
    (a franchise owner benefits from a broad and ongoing relationship that takes on the successful marketing concept that exists between the franchisee and franchisor, i.e., convenience stores and hotels)
  • Owning a Franchise
    (a franchisor has failed to honor its contract, or the corporation has allowed another franchisee to encroach on your territory)
  • Buying a Franchise
    (Protect yourself from unscrupulous or poorly managed franchisors who may not have your best interest at heart when you're buying a small business or franchise)
  • Operating a Franchise
    (franchise management, franchise business consulting)

If you are currently in a franchise relationship, contact me, Mario Herman, international franchises lawyer, for new franchisor opportunities or if you face problems with a domestic franchisor.