Burr & Forman LLP

  • Established in 1905
  • Firm Size 343
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Franchise & Distribution

Our experience includes advising franchisors and franchisees on federal and state disclosure requirements, as well as assisting franchisors in navigating state franchise and business opportunity registration processes. We coordinate and maintain multi-state franchise registrations, renewals and amendments for clients in a variety of industries, as well as consult with franchisors that want to grow their brand internationally. We also assist franchisors and franchisees in various issues that arise during their daily operations, including, among other things, employment issues, vendor contract negotiations, leases and real estate matters. We have also been involved in numerous acquisitions involving multi-unit franchise operators. As part of our representation, we advise in all aspects of the transaction including negotiation of the acquisition documents, due diligence issues related to operating a franchised business, real estate matters and brand negotiations.

Franchisors, as well as their sales representatives and franchisees, also rely on Burr & Forman for the preparation, defense, and enforcement of their agreements. Our attorneys assist clients in understanding and enforcing their rights and obligations under state relationship laws affecting dealerships, distributorships, and franchises. The firm also represents several clients on a national basis in franchise, dealership and manufacturer’s representative termination suits.

Our comprehensive experience includes:

  • Drafting and Negotiating Franchise and Other Brand Agreements
  • Federal and State Disclosure Requirements
  • Franchise Acquisitions
  • Intellectual Property and Trademarks
  • Labor and Employment
  • Litigation
  • Real Estate
  • Wrongful Termination of Franchise
  • Supply Agreements

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Adrian Rust
Partner
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Jacksonville, FL

Corporate Litigation, Estates & Fiduciary Litigation, Banking & Lending, Commercial, Commercial Contracts, Commercial Real Estate Finance, Consumer Finance Litigation & Compliance, Corporate Governance & Shareholder Disputes, Creditors' Rights & Bankruptcy, Financial Institution Disputes, Insurance, Insurance Litigation & Coverage, Lender Liability, Personal Injury, Real Estate, Trial Lawyers, Trusts, UCC Litigation View More

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William Collins, Jr.
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Atlanta, GA

Corporate Litigation, Arbitration & Mediation, Commercial, Creditors' Rights & Bankruptcy, Cybersecurity, Eminent Domain, Employment Litigation, Financial Institution Disputes, General Practice and Trial, Intellectual Property Law, Labor & Employment Law, Local Government, Real Estate, Receiverships, Trade Secrets, Unfair Competition & False Advertising View More

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Matthew Barnes
Partner
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Birmingham, AL

Business Formation, Business & Succession Planning, Commercial Contracts, Corporate, Mergers & Acquisitions, Private Equity & Venture Capital, Securities, Communications / Media, Commercial, Real Estate View More

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Taylor Barr Johnson
Associate
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Mobile, AL

Appellate, Commercial / Corporate Litigation, Consumer Finance Litigation & Compliance, Life, Health & Disability / ERISA View More

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Joshua Ehrenfeld
Partner
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Nashville, TN

Business & Succession Planning, Business Formation, Commercial & Corporate Finance, Commercial Contracts, International Law & Tax, Mergers & Acquisitions, Private Equity & Venture Capital, Tax Law, Health Care, Cybersecurity, Corporate, Public Finance, Tax Sales View More

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Erich Durlacher
Partner; President | Atlanta Office Managing Partner
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Atlanta, GA

Creditors' Rights & Bankruptcy, Workouts, Restructurings & Enforcement, Debtor in Possession Financing, Section 363 Sales, Avoidance Actions, Bankruptcy Litigation, Lender Liability, Receiverships, Commercial & Corporate Finance View More

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Chris Ryan Strohmenger
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Jacksonville, FL

Probate & Trust, Restructurings & Enforcement, Commercial Real Estate Finance, Real Property, Workouts View More

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Howard Bogard
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Birmingham, AL

Health Care, Health Care Compliance, Health Care Business, Governance & Transactional, Administrative Proceedings, Business Formation, Government Affairs & Investigations, Mergers & Acquisitions, Cybersecurity, Corporate, Ethics & Professional Responsibility, Transportation, Ethics & Professional Responsibility View More

Peer Reviews

4.8/5.0 (850 reviews)

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.8/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.8/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.8/5.0

  • Communication

    4.7/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.7/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Mr. Kip Nesmith by a Partner on 06/09/13 in Litigation

    Kip is a hard charger that works real hard and does great work.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Mr. James Hoover by a Partner on 03/12/13 in Health Care

    Jim Hoover is one of the most capable lawyers in Alabama and excels in his practice.

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Diversity

Burr & Forman LLP is committed to recruiting, hiring, developing, and promoting lawyers and staff without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, military and protected veteran status, sexual orientation or disability.

We recognize that our ability to serve our clients is strengthened by establishing a diverse workforce in which differences are accepted and valued on an inclusive basis.

Burr & Forman LLP desires to foster a multi-cultured atmosphere that provides a cooperative work environment where everyone is treated with mutual respect, trust and understanding, and where everyone can reach their full potential. The firm values the knowledge and talents of a multicultural team in order to meet and exceed individual and business goals, and client expectations.

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