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ranchise law is a complex and specialized area of law requiring
experience and expertise. The Law Offices of Barry Kurtz,
A Professional Corporation, represents national, international,
regional and start-up franchisors and franchisees across a broad
spectrum of industries.
Barry Kurtz
Certified Specialist
Franchise & Distribution Law,
The State Bar of California
Board of Legal Specialization
With more than 29 years of franchise
law experience, Barry Kurtz has the
knowledge and expertise to skillfully
represent both franchisors and franchisees
in their business transactions. His
familiarity with franchising—as an
attorney, franchisor executive and
franchisee developer—brings a wealth of
expertise to his clients.
Mr. Kurtz has earned Martindale
Hubbell’s highest rating (AV) for legal
ability and ethics and is listed in
Martindale Hubbell’s 2008 and 2009
National Bar Register of Preeminent
Lawyers. In February 2007, Mr. Kurtz
was one of 100 attorneys nominated by
the San Fernando Valley Business
Journal to receive recognition as one of
the Top 25 Lawyers in the Valley. Mr.
Kurtz is also a prolific writer on the
subject of franchise law.
Barry Kurtz and his team provide their clients with experienced
counsel on virtually every facet of the franchise process—creation,
development, purchase and sale regulation, financing, operations,
and franchisee/franchisor relations.
PRACTICE AREAS
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Franchise Law
Franchise Licensing
Franchise Regulation
Franchise Termination
International Franchising
Intellectual Property Licensing
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Trademark Licensing
Buying and Selling of Businesses
(Chain & Independent)
Business Law & Commercial Law
Commercial Real Estate Leasing
R E P R E S E N TAT I V E C L I E N T S
BARRY KURTZ, A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION
16000 VENTURA BOULEVARD, SUITE 1000, ENCINO, CALIFORNIA 91436 | P: 818.728.9979 | F: 818.986.4474
[email protected] | WWW.BARRYKURTZPC.COM
T H E F R A N C H I S E L AW E X P E R T S
Recent articles by Barry Kurtz
FRANCHISE SYSTEM’S SIZE, STRUCTURE
A CHALLENGE IN BUYING
DICTATE PRIVATE-EQUITY PAYOUT
FRANCHISERS
Nation’s Restaurant News
Mergers & Acquisitions
The Value Of Franchisors And Franchisees
Differs From Other Businesses
The Opportunities Inherent In The
Purchase Of Franchisors
WHAT EVERY LAWYER SHOULD
KNOW ABOUT FRANCHISE LAW
Los Angeles County Bar Update
How Franchises Differ From Other
Business Relationships
WIGGLE ROOM
The Practical Lawyer
Help For Franchisors & Franchisees
To Survive e Recession
THE UNWITTING FRANCHISER
DIGGING INTO FRANCHISES—
California CEO
DUE DILIGENCE MINEFIELD
How Commercial Relationships
Can Become Franchises By Mistake
American Bar Association
Business Law Today
The Attorney’s Due Diligence In
The Purchase Of A Franchisor—
The Devil Is In The Details
“His attention to detail, constant attention to the latest
franchise laws and intimate knowledge of my business has
helped TGA grow exponentially the last three years.”
Joshua Jacobs, President/CEO at TGA—The Premier Junior Golf Program
Download these and other franchise articles at
http://barrykurtzpc.com/Franchise_Law/articles.htm
“As a past President/Chairman of the California Restaurant
Association, I find Barry’s services to be top-notch and his
knowledge of franchise restaurant industry and the
real-world business knowledge to be invaluable.”
Arthur M Manask, President/CEO at Manask & Associates
“Barry was highly responsive, personable and had the
capacity to provide clear guidance in unclear times.”
Larry Flaherty, Former Director of Franchising at KaBloom Flowers, LLC
“I have used Barry for four years and he, by far, surpasses any
other franchise attorney I have used in the past. He is very
efficient, extremely reliable, always available, and has the
answer for you immediately.”—Lisa Bongi, CEO at 1-800-Water Damage
“I have worked with Barry at various companies for over 20
years and have recommended him to every company/client I
have worked with.”
Larry Sarokin, Management Consultant for Entrepreneurial Companies
“Barry has provided first rate, professional representation,
and guidance on a wide range of legal issues, and topics. I
have found Barry to be quick to respond, fair, ethical, and a
great sounding board.”
James Walker, Chief Development Officer at Baja Fresh/La Salsa
“I was fortunate enough to become acquainted with Barry
on a major restaurant start-up that required his expertise in
franchise development. What developed over time was my
appreciation for his excellence, his impeccable standard of
accountability and his sincere care of others.”
Al Da Costa Sochin, Hospitality Consultant
BARRY KURTZ, A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION
16000 VENTURA BOULEVARD, SUITE 1000, ENCINO, CALIFORNIA 91436 | P: 818.728.9979 | F: 818.986.4474
[email protected] | WWW.BARRYKURTZPC.COM