Kaufmann Gildin & Robbins LLP

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  • Established in 1985
  • Firm Size 8
  • GETTING IT DONE. EXPERTLY. EXTRAORDINARILY. EFFICIENTLY.

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    5.0/5.0 (12)
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About this firm

Kaufmann Gildin & Robbins enjoys a nationwide reputation for outstanding – and efficient – results in all types of business and corporate matters, including franchising, litigation and appeals, mergers and acquisitions, securities arbitration/regulatory proceedings, commercial real estate and estate planning and administration.

Companies and individuals – often the largest and most prestigious in their sectors – place their trust and confidence in Kaufmann Gildin & Robbins. So, too, do some of the nation’s most established law firms, investment banks and private equity concerns which are well acquainted with our team’s exemplary ability. These premier institutions entrust critical matters to us in recognition of our firm’s specialized expertise and extraordinary ability to work with them to achieve their goals.

Among the individuals and companies who over the years have selected Kaufmann Gildin & Robbins to assist them are YUM! Brands, Inc. (KFC/Pizza Hut/Taco Bell); Wendys’ International, Inc.; 7-Eleven Inc.; Marriott International, Inc.; Arby’s Restaurant Group; Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (Wyndham Hotels and Resorts/Ramada Inns/Days Inns/Howard Johnson/Super 8/Travelodge); Enterprise Holdings, Inc. (Enterprise, National and Alamo vehicle rental networks); The Museum of Modern Art; Ripley’s Attractions, Inc. (Ripley’s Believe It Or Not/Guinness Book of World Records); InterContinental Hotels Group plc (Holiday Inns/InterContinental Hotels/Crowne Plaza); Lacoste; Engel & Volkers; Lalique; Jani-King; Weichert Realtors; Wok & Roll; Johnny Rockets Group, Inc.; and, Abbey Road Studios.

But what about individuals and entities who are only beginning their journeys? Can our legal team help them too? Absolutely. The firm is devoted to its startup clients including new franchisors; brokers; investment advisors; start-up corporations; newly arrived entrepreneurs. Given its distinguished client roster, Kaufmann Gildin & Robbins is uniquely positioned to help these individuals and entities embark on their journeys, grow and achieve their dreams.

We thank you for your interest in Kaufmann Gildin & Robbins. We invite you to learn more about us and give us the opportunity to learn about you. Come visit us. Read the many articles, books, newspaper columns and treatises authored by our attorneys. Watch CBS, CNN, CNBC and other news media turn to us for our expertise. See us quoted in the Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times and other publications.

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Areas of Practice (14)

  • Franchising
  • Corporate Litigation
  • Contracts
  • Securities Arbitration
  • Licensing
  • Corporate
  • Securities
  • Real Estate
  • Trusts and Estates
  • Commercial
  • International Law.
  • Mergers and Acquisitions
  • White Collar Crime
  • Estate Planning

People (8)

David Kaufmann: Attorney with Kaufmann Gildin & Robbins LLP
David Kaufmann
Senior Partner and Founding Member
5.0
New York, NY

Franchising, Litigation and Appeals, Securities Law, Contracts, Business Organizations View More

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Daniel Gildin: Attorney with Kaufmann Gildin & Robbins LLP
Daniel Gildin
Managing Partner and Founding Member
No Reviews
New York, NY

Commercial Litigation and Appeals, Franchising, Corporate, Commercial Real Estate View More

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David Robbins: Attorney with Kaufmann Gildin & Robbins LLP
David Robbins
Partner
5.0
12 Reviews
New York, NY

Regulatory Enforcement, Arbitration, Mediation, Employment Contracts - Employee, State & Local Agencies, Securities Fraud and Insider Trading, Securities Regulation View More

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Kevin Shelley: Attorney with Kaufmann Gildin & Robbins LLP
Kevin Shelley
Partner
No Reviews
New York, NY

Litigation, Franchise Termination, Franchise Fraud, Unfair Competition, Securities Fraud, Employment Law, Breach of Contract View More

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David Ramsey: Attorney with Kaufmann Gildin & Robbins LLP
David Ramsey
Partner
No Reviews
New York, NY

Franchising, Licensing and Distribution, Franchise Regulatory and Compliance, Corporate/Mergers & Acquisitions, Commercial Contracts View More

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Michelle Murray-Bertrand: Attorney with Kaufmann Gildin & Robbins LLP
Michelle Murray-Bertrand
Partner
No Reviews
New York, NY

Franchising, Licensing and Distribution, General Corporate Matters and Business Counseling, Commercial Transactions View More

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Clifford Bond: Attorney with Kaufmann Gildin & Robbins LLP
Clifford Bond
Of Counsel
No Reviews
New York, NY

Commercial Litigation and Appeals, Commercial/Securities Arbitrations and Mediations, Contract, General Business View More

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David Cannon: Attorney with Kaufmann Gildin & Robbins LLP
David Cannon
Of Counsel
No Reviews
New York, NY

Joint Ventures, Partnerships, Real Estate Law, Commercial Leasing, Commercial Real Estate, Commercial Lending, Residential Real Estate, Estate Planning, Trusts, Estate Administration View More

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Peer Reviews

5.0/5.0 (12 reviews)

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  • Analytical Capability

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  • Judgment

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  • Communication

    5.0/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    5.0/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Review for David Robbins by a Retired Partner on 07/01/26 in Securities

    Robbins is the 'Dean' of the Securities practice nationwide. Unlike most practicing lawyers, he is also an editor on the PIABA Bar Journal for several decades and a scholar who researches and writes his own very in depth articles. Additiona... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for David Robbins by a Attorney on 06/21/26 in Securities

    One of the finest legal minds I have encountered. Brilliant analysis of complex issues. Very trustworthy. Highly endorse David Robbins.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for David Robbins by a Attorney on 06/20/26 in Alternative Dispute Resolution

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for David Robbins by a Attorney on 06/20/26 in Arbitration

    First rate lawyer. Esteemed by his colleagues.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for David Robbins by a Managing Partner on 06/20/26 in Arbitration

    Mr. Robbins has written the manual used by lawyers in the securities arbitration field, by both sides of the issue.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for David Robbins by a Managing Partner on 06/20/26 in Securities

    Mr. Robbins is the foundation for securities law in the US. He is the author of most of it and has practiced it as well. There are none finer and there are no better human beings practicing it.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for David Robbins by a Attorney on 06/19/26 in Arbitration

    David is the best of the best in securities arbitration.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for David Robbins by a Attorney on 06/19/26 in Securities

    David is the author of the most widely used guide to securities arbitration disputes in the United States. The guide is updated annually. For many years David chaired the PLI annual program on securities arbitration. He is widely respected.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for David Robbins by a Principal on 06/19/26 in Securities

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for David Robbins by a Member on 06/18/26 in Alternative Dispute Resolution

    David Robbins is an accomplished author, speaker and truly the Dean of Securities Arbitration. David “wrote the book” and keeps it current.

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