Firm Information:

101 E. Kennedy Blvd., # 200
Tampa, FL 33602
Web Site: www.piperrudnick.com
Tel: (813) 229-2111
Fax: (813) 229-1164
Contact: Mr. Everett Pan
Email: everett.pan@piperrudnick.com

Attorney Information:

Tel: (813) 222-5914
Email: andrew.mcintosh@piperrudnick.com

Firm Profile: Piper Marbury Rudnick & Wolfe has the largest franchise and distribution law practice in the world. In addition to experience with a full range of domestic franchising and distribution work, including structuring, compliance and relationship matters, the firm has had a pioneering role in international franchising and licensing. The firm’s litigation experience includes numerous proceedings in courts across the US and in alternative dispute resolution venues around the world. The firm also provides a full range of services to franchise and distribution clients in areas such as antitrust, intellectual property, real estate, technology, bankruptcy, labor, corporate finance, insurance, securities and tax matters.

Firm Background:

Serving the Franchising Community Since: 1995

% of Total Billable Hours Billed to Clients in the Franchising Industry: 60%

Major Franchising Clients in Past 3 Years: Our clients represent most of the 75 business sectors that have adopted franchising as a method of distribution. They represent entrepreneurs and start-up companies as well the largest franchisors and distributors in the world.

Attorney Profile: Andrew McIntosh concentrates his practice in the areas of business law and franchising. He has engaged in the negotiation and drafting of franchise agreements and related documentation for domestic and international transactions; has provided advice in connection with compliance programs and system expansion matters; and has given guidance through the transfer of interests and termination of relationships.

Year Admitted to the Bar: 1991

Licensed to Practice in: Ontario; Florida

Education/Honors: J.D. Florida State University (1990), with honors; LL.B. Queen’s University (1987); B.A. Wilfrid Laurier University (1984).

Professional Associations/Memberships: American Bar Association, Hillsborough County Bar Association, Law Society of Upper Canada.

Publications: Summary of the Proposed Small Business Franchise Act of 1999, Florida Franchise Association Annual Meeting (December 1, 1999); Making The World Safe For Franchising: Neiman v. Dryclean U.S.A. (February 2001).

Provide Legal Services Internationally: Member of the Law Society of Upper Canada. Counsel clients on legal issues relating to transacting business in Ontario, Canada.

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