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Compare 1,894 bar-verified franchise attorneys across the United States, cross-referenced with state bar records. Every profile shows license status, years in practice, and authentic client reviews. Contacting any attorney on LawyersListed is always free.
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About this directory
Choose a franchise attorney with the same diligence you’d apply to any senior professional.
Every franchise attorney listed in our directory has been cross-checked against state bar records — license number, admission date, practice areas, and any disciplinary history are surfaced on the profile, never hidden. The state with the largest population of franchise attorneys is California, but you can drill into any U.S. jurisdiction below.
LawyersListed is editorially independent from the attorneys we list. Search rankings, ratings, and review screening are not influenced by advertising spend. Featured placements are clearly disclosed, and we never collect a referral fee out of your attorney's retainer.
Not sure if your matter is even a franchise matter? Post your situation to our free public Q&A — anonymously, no card required — and a bar-verified attorney will usually respond within a few hours.
About this area of law
What franchise lawyers do
Franchise attorneys handle the full range of legal matters that fall within franchise. They represent individual and business clients from the first phone call through filings, hearings, negotiation, and — when the matter doesn’t settle — trial and appeal.
Editorial ranking
Top-rated franchise attorneys

Randal D Shimon
Nevada
5.0· 56 reviews
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Nancy L. Lanard
Pennsylvania
5.0· 17 reviews
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Heather Carson Perkins
Colorado
5.0· 17 reviews
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Robert Benton Baumgartner
Virginia
5.0· 15 reviews
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David G. Ross
Maryland
5.0· 13 reviews
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David Glenn Ross
District of Columbia
5.0· 13 reviews
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Maria Crimi Speth
Arizona
5.0· 13 reviews
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David Matthew Flader
California
5.0· 12 reviews
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Michael Daniel Braunstein
Florida
5.0· 12 reviews
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Michael Jeffery Bradford
Tennessee
5.0· 11 reviews
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Jeffrey G. Casurella
Georgia
5.0· 11 reviews
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William Bruce Brinckloe Jr., Esq.
California
5.0· 9 reviews
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Mario G Ceste
Connecticut
5.0· 8 reviews
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Mark J Price
Florida
5.0· 5 reviews
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Myles Alderman, Jr.
Connecticut
5.0· 5 reviews
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Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about franchise lawyers
How do I find a verified franchise attorney?
Use the search above to filter franchise attorneys by state, city, language, and consultation fee. Every listing on LawyersListed is cross-referenced with the relevant state bar — license number, admission date, and disciplinary status are surfaced on the profile, not buried.
Is it free to contact a franchise lawyer here?
Yes. Browsing profiles, reading authentic reviews, sending a first message, and asking a public legal question are always free. You only pay if you choose to book a paid private consultation — and the fee is displayed up front before you confirm.
How is a franchise attorney usually paid?
It depends on the matter. Most franchise attorneys bill hourly, on a flat-fee basis for defined work, or on retainer for ongoing matters. Every LawyersListed profile lists the consultation fee up front; the long-term fee structure is something to ask about during that consultation.
How long does it take to book a franchise consultation?
Most active attorneys publish a live calendar with same-week openings; many show same-day availability for urgent matters. Payment is held in escrow until the consultation completes, so funds release only after you’ve met with counsel.
What should I bring to a franchise consultation?
A short written summary of what happened (dates, parties, dollar amounts), copies of every document you already have (contracts, letters, photographs, medical records — whatever applies), and three concrete questions: How have you handled a matter like mine? What is the realistic range of outcomes? What will this cost end to end?
Does LawyersListed take a referral fee from my franchise attorney?
No. We never collect a referral fee or a percentage of an attorney’s retainer. Attorneys pay LawyersListed a flat platform fee for premium features; that arrangement is fully separate from any fee you pay your attorney for legal services.
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