Authority
A Positive Approach
Garner, Ginsburg & Johnsen, P.A., brings Wall Street smarts and Main Street common sense to you, the franchisee. The Smarts … Michael Garner wrote the leading legal text on franchise law that more than a dozen courts have turned to for authority. The Common Sense … the firm has recovered more cash for franchisees than any other franchise law firm in the country — more than $240 million. The franchise lawyers at Garner, Ginsburg & Johnsen, P.A. are top graduates from the best law schools, but they speak in plain English. Don’t you deserve some smarts and common sense? Don’t you deserve the best?
W. Michael Garner
- Author of the legal treatise on franchise law
- Editor of the Franchise Desk Book
- Cited as an authority by more than a dozen U.S. Courts – including the U.S. Supreme Court
- Awarded the ABA Lifetime Achievement Award in Franchise Law
Areas of Expertise
Hotels
If you have been hit with a demand for liquidated damages, are plagued with your franchisor's inspection or upgrade demands, or are struggling with encroachment, Garner, Ginsburg & Johnsen, P.A., has the experience and expertise you need to face these challenges head on.
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Restaurants
Our franchise attorneys have helped our restaurant franchisee clients overcome problems with arbitrary inspections, system changes, lack of support, and predatory encroachment, and are here to help defend your business and your rights.
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Craft Breweries & Distilleries
Thinking of starting your own craft brewery or distillery? Garner, Ginsburg & Johnsen, P.A., in partnership with Hop Law, offers dedicated legal services ranging from trademarking to business formation that are specially tailored to help these businesses thrive.
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Auto and Equipment Dealers
We have saved auto and equipment dealers from termination; battled industry consolidations that would eliminate entire lines; stopped the establishment of new points; and recovered damages.
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Buying a Franchise
Thinking about buying a franchise? It may be the biggest investment you ever make. Take a deep breath and get the experienced advice of our franchise lawyers before committing!
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Getting Out of a Franchise
We have helped scores of franchisees get out of their contracts or change the terms of their agreements. While "breaking up is hard to do," we may be able to help you "get out of jail free."
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Breach of Contract
If your franchisor is not living up to its bargain, you may be able to get out or get damages. Creative, aggressive thinking and rewarding solutions: that's what we give you.
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Fraud and Misrepresentation
Fraud in the sale of franchises is so serious that the Federal Trade Commission and a third of the states have singled it out for special treatment. Michael Garner loves to track down and uncover franchise fraud. He has exposed and recovered damages for a wide range of franchise fraud matters.
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Termination and Nonrenewal
Getting a notice of termination or nonrenewal from your franchisor or supplier may be the worst event in the life of a franchisee or dealer. Our franchise attorneys have stopped terminations and nonrenewals all over the country in virtually every segment of franchising.
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Franchise Takeover
Outside investors are buying up franchise companies with the goal of increasing corporate income and reselling them at a fat profit. This strategy, sometimes called "strip and flip," squeezes that extra profit out of franchisees in unsavory ways. Is this happening to you? We can help.
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Franchise Associations
Getting a group of franchisees or dealers together is one of the most effective ways to solve common problems. Garner, Ginsburg & Johnsen, P.A., can help with all aspects of representing your group, whether you wish to proceed informally, form an association or already have an association that needs legal assistance.
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A Force to be Reckoned With
The franchise attorneys at Garner, Ginsburg & Johnsen, P.A. have over 30 years of experience fighting for the rights of franchisees and dealers throughout the country. With unparalleled skill and incomparable authority, the firm does more than win cases – it sets precedents. Don’t work with just any franchise law firm, trust the leading attorneys in franchise law: trust Garner, Ginsburg & Johnsen, P.A.
Real World Results
The franchise lawyers at Garner, Ginsburg & Johnsen, P.A. lead the charge against the mistreatment of franchisees, producing groundbreaking decisions.
Garner, Ginsburg & Johnsen has represented franchisees and dealers in over 250 systems
“Garner, Ginsburg & Johnsen has so much intellectual horsepower.” — Chambers USA, 2016
Over $240 million won in settlements
Over half a dozen precedent-setting decisions in the last three years.
Garner, Ginsburg & Johnsen has represented clients in all 50 states.
Award Winning Expertise
