About Franchise Law

Mr. Herman graduated from the Georgetown University Law Center in 1983, and is a Member in Good Standing of the District of Columbia Bar, The American Bar Association (ABA) International Law Section, and the Forum on Franchising Section, the American Association of Franchisees and Dealers, and the International Association of Franchisees and Dealers. Mr. Herman has lectured at the First Annual Franchise Conference held in Shanghai, China in October 1998.

Purchasing a franchise is a common quick-start business opportunity for new entrepreneurs. Franchises have name brand recognition, a tried and true product that fits the needs of consumers, and an established method of doing business. As a potential franchisee, you may be tempted to jump into buying a franchise before you have identified the risks. As an experienced international and American franchise lawyer, I can help you decide if buying a franchise is the right fit for you.

Are you interested in buying a franchise ? Do you need a lawyer's help with a franchise law issue? Please contact me, Mario L. Herman, to arrange your consultation.

I help franchisees in a variety of industries. In addition to master franchises, real estate, hotel and restaurant franchisees, I help clients get into the printing industry as well as the domestic services industry and many other types of businesses.

I provide a complete line of services including arbitration and franchise agreement .

to prospective franchisees. My franchise litigation services include advising you on the steps to take before buying a business, as well as the legal ramifications of selling one. I also represent clients who need to resolve disputes through arbitration.

The opportunity for growth in international and domestic franchising is virtually limitless. Franchises market to and fulfill the needs of consumers throughout various aspects of their lives. Many consumers are loyal to brands, choosing to stay in a hotel or eat at a restaurant they have heard of or have experience with. As a franchisee, you can provide a service to consumers while fulfilling their needs for familiarity and convenience.

Are you a U.S. franchisee currently in a franchise relationship looking abroad for franchisor opportunities? International franchising is on the rise. Like any business deal, a thorough analysis of issues likely to arise and their effect on those involved serves either to ensure a successful venture or to spare a prospective partaker trouble and regret in the future.

I have been practicing in the area of franchise law for more than 33 years. My knowledge and skill is nationally recognized, and as a result, I have been interviewed by the Wall Street Journal, as well as local news and radio programs.

If you are seeking an experienced franchise lawyer in Washington, D.C., contact me online to arrange your consultation.