Legal Services

Company Snapshot

• Year Founded: 2007
• Headquarters Location: Falls Church, Virginia (with presence in Reston, VA)
• Ownership: Private partnership
• Key Executives: Dave Koch (Co-Founder/Partner), Lee Plave (Co-Founder/Partner), Regina Amolsch (Partner), Stephanie Blumstein (Partner), Valerie Brennan (Partner), Leslie Curran (Partner), Marisa Faunce (Partner), Michael Laidhold (Partner), Leslie Pujo (Partner), Ben Reed (Partner), Jim Rubinger (Partner)
• Number of Locations: 1 primary office
• Public Contact: Tel: 703-774-1200; Email: info@plavekoch.com

Company Overview

Plave Koch PLC is a law firm specializing in franchise, distribution, and trademark law, serving franchisors across the United States and globally. The firm is comprised of attorneys with substantial experience in both transactional and litigation matters, making it a trusted legal advisor for emerging and established franchise systems seeking compliance, regulatory, and operational guidance.

Services Offered

• Franchise development counsel, structuring, disclosure, and registration
• Creation and negotiation of franchise, license, and distribution agreements
• Regulatory compliance, dispute resolution, and system standards management
• Intellectual property protection (trademark and domain name management)

Value Proposition

• Industry Specialization: Plave Koch PLC focuses primarily on franchisors and branded networks across industries including QSR, retail, automotive, hospitality, education, mobility, and more.
• Key Benefits: Provides franchise-specific legal advice, regulatory compliance solutions, and tailored systems for franchise expansion and management; adept at handling complex multi-disciplinary legal needs for franchisors at every stage. Streamlines legal strategy for unit growth, M\&A, and dispute resolution while protecting brand assets.
• Franchise Expertise: Serves 250+ franchise brands with over 230 years of combined team experience; publishes whitepapers and thought leadership for franchise systems; recognized for leading franchise law practice and cited by industry organizations.