A DIFFERENT KIND OF FIRM
FRANCHISING - IT'S WHAT WE DO!
Our business model is far from “traditional”. From our creative fee structures to our virtual law firm environment to the non-traditional experiences and backgrounds that we value in our legal professionals, we’ve built a different type of law firm.
QUALITY + AFFORDABILITY + EFFICIENCY = SUCCESS
We offer a unique combination of top-quality legal representation, affordability and responsiveness that our competition can’t match.
LONG-TERM PARTNER
We take pride in the fact our clients stick with us for the long run. It’s our greatest measure of success.
PROACTIVE ADVISORS
Staying up-to-date with our clients’ business plans allows us to provide proactive, pragmatic advice and help clients avoid costly mistakes.
LEGAL AND OPERATIONAL EXPERTISE
Our Firm has extensive franchise knowledge derived from a unique blend of legal, regulatory and franchise operations experience.
Welcome to Warshawsky Law Group
Rather than cater to everyone, we aggressively focus on the needs of our target clientele – businesses looking to grow through franchising. We built our firm around those needs. Our guiding philosophy is a never-ending pursuit to provide not just the best legal advice, but to also serve as valuable business advisors for our clients. We know franchising. We know business. We go to great lengths to know YOUR business. We are not just lawyers, but business people who bring real world experience to the table. This real world experience sets us apart from other law firms. Our goal is to deliver the optimal blend of business and legal expertise to clients seeking to grow their business through franchising.
OUR SERVICES
A BRIEF OVERVIEW
We’ve built our Firm around the needs of our franchise clients. In addition to offering traditional franchise legal services, we’ve recruited attorneys with subject-matter expertise in other relevant practice areas that are not just valuable, but critical, to the successful growth of a franchise system. If you imagine a tree, franchising serves as the trunk while the branches are comprised of other critical areas of legal expertise that stem from franchising including (to name a few):
- international franchising (we’ve been involved with franchise deals in more than 150 countries)
- corporate formation, structuring and asset protection
- trademark and intellectual property
- commercial leasing
- mergers and acquisitions
- general counsel services
- dispute management
- business contracts
- licensing
Our Firm also boasts the fact that some of our attorneys have held high-level franchise regulatory positions with state franchise agencies and even helped draft important franchise laws currently governing our clients’ business operations. The close, positive relationships we’ve developed and maintained with franchise regulatory agencies and officers has proven to be an invaluable asset that we’ve used to help our clients successfully navigate potential legal landmines lurking at the state and federal level.
For a complete description of our services, please visit our services page:
Commercial Real Estate
Intellectual Property
Outsourced General Counsel
OUR MISSION & MOTIVATION
We care deeply about our clients, and we cultivate and nurture long-term client relationships, enabling our clients to do what they do best – with the comfort of knowing they can rely on us to help them protect their personal and business assets.
Awards and Recognitions
Our Firm and its attorneys have received numerous awards and recognitions for their expertise and achievements. For a listing of awards, click here “AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS”
Entrepreneur Magazine Award
Best Lawyers Firms in America
Best Law Firms in America US News
Our Firm and our attorneys have received numerous awards and recognitions for their expertise and achievements. For a listing of awards, click here “AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS”
- Tired of dreading monthly invoices from your law firm? Avoid unpleasant surprises by converting to a simple and predictable flat fee structure where you pay the same monthly fee and receive unlimited access to all the franchise transactional services within the scope of the flat fee plan you select. We also offer affordable fixed-fee arrangements for corporate and leasing work.
- Tired of performing a cost–benefit analysis every time you consider picking up the phone to ask your attorney a question? Our flat fee plans are designed to encourage you to call and keep us informed of your business developments so we can serve as your proactive business and legal advisors.
- Tired of feeling like a small fish in a big pond? We provide you with the attention and responsiveness you deserve to empower you to make decisions and close transactions in a timely manner.
- Tired of racking up fees for lengthy memos filled with convoluted legal jargon, CYA and no clear “answer” to the question asked? We provide clear, concise, pragmatic and business-oriented advice allowing you to make key decisions quickly and confidently.
- Tired of extended “dark periods” in registration states while your attorney responds to lengthy examiner comment letters? We constantly update our template FDDs to proactively address issues raised by state examiners, resulting in fewer comment letter and faster processing times. We’ve received numerous compliments from state examiners regarding the quality of our FDDs as compared to our competition, making their difficult jobs easier!
- Tired of being “ghosted” by solid franchise candidates the moment they review your FDD and Franchise Agreement? While FDD is rarely considered a “marketing tool”, a poorly drafted one-sided FDD can kill a deal before it’s been given a chance to gain traction. Our FDDs, franchise agreements and other related agreements are clear, concise and marketable.
- Tired of your attorney killing deals with overly aggressive one-sided negotiating tactics? Our attorneys have represented both franchisors and franchisees and provide a “balanced” approached to franchise negotiations. We also have extensive experience (and have developed positive relationships) with franchisee attorneys across the country. Our goal is to get deals done!
- Tired of paying a full-time in-house general counsel who works part-time? For a fraction of the cost, we can assign a senior-level attorney to your brand to serve as outsourced general counsel. The attorney will become intimately familiar with your day-to-day business operations and manage your critical legal needs as outsourced general counsel, including managing any external law firm relationships when specialized subject-matter expertise is required.
- Tired of spending hours trying to track down signed franchise agreements, key supplier agreements, signed FDD receipts, etc.? Our Firm hosts a virtual data room to organize and store critical documentation in the cloud for easy access.
Why choose us? Do any of the following apply to you?
What Makes Our Services Stand Out
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A Franchise Law Firm You Can Trust
ABOUT WARSHAWSKY LAW GROUP
Warshawsky Law Group is a non-traditional law firm revolutionizing the landscape of franchise legal services. Since our inception in 2013, we’ve backed up our commitment to deliver proactive, practical and pragmatic legal services of the highest quality while maintaining our predictable and affordable fee structures. At the heart of everything we do is a relentless dedication to exceeding client expectations. We go the extra mile to deliver flexible and cost-effective franchise legal services of the highest quality. Our attorneys are committed to providing clients with the knowledge and insights necessary to scale quickly and conquer franchising with confidence.
REPRESENTATIVE BRANDS THAT HAVE WORKED WITH US
REPRESENTATIVE BRANDS THAT HAVE WORKED WITH US
HAPPY CLIENTS
Warshawsky LAW GROUP
Choosing to work with...
“Over the past 15 years, I have had the distinct pleasure of working with Dan W. and the Warshawsky Law Group. Their unparalleled expertise in international franchising law has been a cornerstone in our journey towards global expansion. Dan’s can-do attitude and the team’s proactive, pro-deal approach have been instrumental in navigating complex legal landscapes, allowing us to achieve our international expansion ambitions with confidence. Their commitment to excellence and ability to deliver practical solutions have significantly contributed to our success.”
-Antonio Bautista
- Chief International Development Officer – Dave & Buster’s Entertainment Inc. (current)
- SVP of Development & Operations – Hard Rock International (former)
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“We could not be more satisfied with a law firm than we are with Warshawsky Law Group”
-Lee Gerdes
Cereset, LLC
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“I had an excellent experience working with Warshawsky Law Group. Their service was outstanding from start to finish. Throughout the entire process they were always available to answer my questions and address any concerns I had. They kept me informed every step of the way and made sure. I felt confident and prepared. Highly recommend Warshawsky Law Group!”
-Albina Habrle
- Fred Astaire - Arizona DanceSport (master Franchisee)
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“Could not be more impressed and completely satisfied with the constant support that I receive from Warshawsky Law Group. Their expertise on the ever-changing world that we are living in is not only completely necessary to stay afloat but, more importantly, to stay ahead. Don’t know what I would do without Warshawsky Law Group.”
-David Muir
- Knockout Fitness
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“Warshawsky Law Group is amazing. We are extremely lucky to work with them”
-Angela Olea
- Brand President and Founder – ALL Franchising, LLC (Assisted Living Locators)
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“I have worked with a variety of legal firms across the franchising sector over the last 15 years, working for publicity traded, Fortune 500 companies. Warshawsky Law Group is by far the best-in-class franchise law firm I have worked with. Their deep knowledge of franchise law comes across both practical and collaborative, putting the business interest first. Their customer service is unmatched too!”
-Kelli Schroeder
- SUCCESS Space
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“Warshawsky Law Group are experts in franchise law. I have had the pleasure of having them represent two brands for me and have referred many start-up franchise systems to them, and all have truly appreciated the dedication and professionalism of Dan and the rest of the team”
-Dan Chaon
- Sneakybird Franchising
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“Warshawsky Law Group is a well-rounded law firm that provided my growing organization with the support, advice and direction I needed.”
-Neil Gill
- Better Together, LLC (Dogtopia)
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“The attorneys and paralegals at Warshawsky Law Group are responsive, professional and are experienced in their field. I have been working with them for over ten years and could not be happier.”
- Hao Lam
- Best In Class Education Center, LLC
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“Warshawsky Law Group is an absolutely top-notch franchise boutique firm that provides stellar expertise and service. ”
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“Warshawsky Law Group is kind, helpful and professional.”
- Marlene Dandler
- Seashore Academy
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“Dan of Warshawsky Law Group is the single best and most competent franchising attorney I have ever worked with. He and his paralegal, Christin, are extremely responsive, are clearly experts in their field, and work with us to make sure we have everythingwe need for our franchise company to be successful. Warshawsky Law Group is an overall great firm that I would recommend to anyone.”
- Michael Canseco
- Main Squeeze Juice Franchising LLC
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- Anonymous
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A Glimpse of Our Services
Our franchise representation starts and ends with the specific goals and expectations of our clients.
We guide business owners on transformational projects and buying and selling transactions.
Our experienced attorneys provide expert advice to companies offering business opportunities to ensure compliance with federal and state franchise laws.
We also specialize in the corporate aspect of franchising, assisting you to run your company with a legal framework that protects your personal and business assets. We offer services such as Business Formation and Governance, Business Law and Transactions, Business Purchases Agreements, and much more.
To see our full services, please visit our service page.