Finance Monthly Global Awards 2018 Edition

FRANCHISE LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR Philosophy The philosophy of The Goldstein Law Firm is that all of our franchise attorneys’ effort should be focused on advocating for the rights of franchisees, not on cutting new law for franchisors who are very ably represented by the largest franchise lawyer firms in the world. Contact Jeffrey M. Goldstein - Goldstein Law Firm 1629 K St. NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC 20006 Tel: (202) 293-3947 | Fax: (202) 315-2514 Email: jgoldstein@goldlawgroup.com Web: www.goldlawgroup.com Firm Profile Jeffrey Goldstein has been working as a franchise attorneyin the franchise and distribution niche for over three decades. During that time, he and the Attorneys at the Goldstein Law Firm have received unrivaled accolades for their talented, skillful, shrewd, insightful and compelling efforts on behalf of their winning franchisee and dealer clients. Here are some of the reasons why the Goldstein Law Firm puts Jeff Goldstein and the lawyers at Goldstein Law Firm at the top of national franchise attorneys. There are very few franchisee lawyer specialists practicing in the country. Almost every franchisee-only lawyer has begun representing both franchisors and franchisees, although they do not fully disclose this to the franchisee community. This is because it is clear which side of the aisle has greater funds and resources to fund their law offices. Many times these franchise lawyers try to argue either that they were only lending minimal assistance to the franchisor on its case and were not acting officially as the lead lawyer; however, this excuse rings hollow when you realize that these lawyers’ names are part of the law firm’s name itself – these very apologist lawyers make the final decisions regarding representing both franchisees and franchisors at the same time. This joint representation of franchisors and franchisees, especially in the litigation context, is directly harmful to your status and position as a franchisee or dealer, despite any fast-talk otherwise. When shopping for advice, and seeking legal counsel, make sure to include this important factor in your review process — you want a franchisee lawyer looking out exclusively only for your interests; not a franchise lawyer, no matter how charming, that rides both sides of the fence. In sum, the Goldstein Law Firm is a franchise law firm dedicated to you, the franchisee. Franchise law is a complex field that requires specialization. That’s why Goldstein’s franchise lawyers represent franchisees and dealers exclusively. In addition to our reputation as franchise litigators, we offer you a vast array of legal counseling services. We’ll comb through your franchise agreement and help you decipher the fine print your franchisor may not want you to read. We also strongly believe in rapport between you and your franchise attorney. We’re committed to building a productive long-term relationship during your tenure in the franchise world. Finance Monthly Global Awards 2017 www.finance-monthly.com 73 USA