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Franchise Lawyers in Buffalo, NY

Franchises come with a unique mix of legal obstacles, obligations, and benefits. For issues that include licensing, distribution, employment matters, tax matters, compliance, dispute resolution, contracting, and more, both franchisees and franchisors benefit greatly from legal counsel that has an intimate understanding of the distinct business operations of franchises. Lipsitz Green Scime Cambria’s franchise attorneys, based in Buffalo, NY, bring decades of experience with franchise law to clients on both sides of the franchise relationship.

Understanding the unique issues franchisees and franchisors face

Lipsitz Green represents a wide variety of businesses impacted by franchise law, including automobile dealerships, restaurants, hotels, retailers, major sports teams, and more. The firm’s resourceful franchise lawyers go out of their way to understand every aspect of a client’s business and provide practical, preventive counsel on all matters pertaining to franchise law.

Partnering in franchise clients’ success

The attorneys at Lipsitz Green are highly focused on assisting franchise businesses with effective management, preventing or reducing disputes and litigation, and maximizing positive franchisor relationships and the business’s bottom line. Our franchise attorneys possess a keen understanding of both sides of relevant issues and can provide exemplary counsel to clients with franchises in a range of industries.

Named to Super Lawyers for Business and Corporate law, the firm’s attorneys are proud have the respect of peers and clients and to represent some of the highest-profile companies in Western New York and beyond.

For sound legal representation that makes good business sense, contact the franchise lawyers at Lipsitz Green Scime Cambria.

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  • Business Succession Planning
  • Closely Held and Family Owned Businesses
  • Contract Negotiations
  • Franchise Law
  • Intellectual Property
  • Mergers and Acquisitions
  • Tax
  • Sports and Entertainment Law
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2020 "Best Law Firms"

Named to U.S. News/Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” 2020 for 23 practice areas including Corporate Law, Business Organizations, and Closely Held Companies & Family Business Law.

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Attorneys

Michael Schiavone

Michael Schiavone

Partner

mschiavone@lglaw.com

716 844 3500

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Matthew B. Morey

Matthew B. Morey

Partner

mmorey@lglaw.com

716 849 1333, ext. 509

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Jaime Michelle Cain

Jaime Michelle Cain

Partner

jcain@lglaw.com

716 849 1333, ext. 463

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Joseph J. Gumkowski

Joseph J. Gumkowski

Of Counsel

jgumkowski@lglaw.com

716 849 1333, ext. 318

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Alexander R. DiDonato

Alexander R. DiDonato

Associate

adidonato@lglaw.com

716 849 1333, ext. 485

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Matthew A. Pickard

Matthew A. Pickard

Associate

mpickard@lglaw.com

718 849 1333, ext. 462

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The Best Lawyers in America
Twenty attorneys from Lipsitz Green Scime Cambria named to The Best Lawyers in America across several areas of practice, including Corporate Law

Martindale-Hubbell AV® Rating
Several Lipsitz Green Scime Cambria attorneys received AV Peer Review Rating to signify highest recognition in legal ability and professional ethics.

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U.S. News-Best Lawyers Best Law Firms
Lipsitz Green Scime Cambria named to U.S. News/Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” 2020 for 23 practice areas including Corporate Law, Business Organizations, Closely Held Companies & Family Business Law, and Tax Law

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Super Lawyers
Twenty-three attorneys from Lipsitz Green Scime Cambria named to New York Super Lawyers, Upstate Edition for several practice areas, including Business and Corporate

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