Franchising has become a very specialized area of the law where there is no substitute for experience. It is a highly regulated form of distribution in which law and business are blended. In franchising, as well as in some other methods of distribution, both federal and state law come into play both as to the establishment of a franchised system as well as to the ongoing relationship between the parties to the governing agreement. If a dispute does arise, counsel experienced in franchising, distribution and licensing can evaluate the case and represent the client in the most efficient and effective manner. Bartko’s franchise and distribution group includes attorneys who are certified by the California State Bar as franchise law experts and has assisted a broad range of clients in all types of franchise-related litigation.
