Legal Services

Company Overview

Dickinson Wright PLLC is a full-service business law firm renowned for providing comprehensive legal counsel across more than 40 practice areas and 16 industry groups, serving entrepreneurs, multinational corporations, and franchise businesses alike. The firm specializes in practical, responsive legal solutions pivotal for franchise operations, including regulatory guidance, dispute resolution, and strategic transactions.

Services Offered

• Franchise law advice, compliance, and dispute resolution
• Corporate, commercial litigation, and mergers \& acquisitions
• Real estate, construction, and labor/employment law relevant to franchise expansion and operations
• Intellectual property, contract drafting, and regulatory counsel to protect and grow franchise brands

Value Proposition

• Industry Specialization: Serves a broad client base across retail, QSR, automotive, professional services, construction, technology, and more; known for experience with franchise systems and cross-border matters.
• Key Benefits:
  • Enables seamless franchise system expansion and compliance through specialized legal frameworks.
  • Provides tailored litigation, regulatory, and transactional support for single-unit franchisees and multi-unit operators.
  • Offers intellectual property protections and strategic solutions to safeguard franchise brand equity.
• Franchise Expertise: Recognized regularly by Best Lawyers, Chambers, and Lexology for leadership in U.S. and Canadian franchise law. The firm’s attorneys are cited in industry indices alongside casework for notable franchise systems and contributions to legal thought leadership in franchising.