Legal Services

Company Snapshot

• Year Founded: 2012
• Headquarters Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Ownership: Private partnership
• Key Executives: Tom Spadea (Founding Partner), Josh Lignana (Founding Partner), Harold L. Kestenbaum (Partner)
• Number of Locations: Two main offices (Philadelphia, PA and New York, NY), with over two dozen team members
• Public Contact:
  • Phone: (215) 525-1165
  • Email: info@spadealaw.com

Company Overview

Spadea Lignana Franchise Attorneys is a national law firm dedicated to serving franchisors and franchisees, providing experienced legal counsel rooted in decades of hands-on franchise industry experience. The firm’s mission is to deliver practical solutions that empower franchise systems to thrive, with a strong focus on creating long-term value and generational wealth through tailored legal strategies.

Services Offered

• Legal counsel and compliance for new and existing franchisors, including Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDD) and franchise agreements.
• Flat-fee CORE program offering unlimited legal support for franchisors, including state registrations, agreement execution, and regular FDD updates.
• Proprietary online compliance and contract platform for tracking legal status across multiple states, enhancing operational transparency for franchise brands.
• Additional legal services: trademark protection, international franchising, dispute resolution, litigation, retail lease negotiations, and assistance with buying or selling existing franchises.

Value Proposition

• Industry Specialization: Dedicated exclusively to the franchise space, serving franchisors and franchisees across a wide range of industries with deep expertise in compliance and franchise system operations.
• Key Benefits:
  • Predictable flat-fee billing structure for ongoing legal needs.
  • Proprietary technology platform streamlines franchise compliance, registration, and document management across territories.
  • Experienced legal team includes former franchise executives and franchisees, providing practical and relevant advice tailored to franchise growth.
• Franchise Expertise: The firm is nationally recognized, advising hundreds of active franchisor clients and frequently featured in industry media and conferences. Spadea Lignana emphasizes building long-term value and robust franchise foundations, drawing on attorneys’ firsthand franchise operations experience.