Firm Information:

1200 Nineteenth St., NW
Washington, DC 20036-2142
Web Site: www.piperrudnick.com
Tel: (202) 861-3900
Fax: (202) 861-7468
Contact: Mr. Everett Pan
Email: everett.pan@piperrudnick.com

Attorney Information:

Tel: (202) 861-3888
Email: bret.lowell@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: 1978

% of Total Billable Hours Billed to Clients in the Franchising Industry: 100%

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: Bret Lowell is an internationally recognized leader in franchise and distribution law, and has counseled and represented clients across a broad spectrum of industries. His experience includes extensive analysis as to whether arrangements constitute franchises; drafting and negotiating domestic and international franchise, distribution and license agreements; preparation and filing of disclosure documents; counsel and advice regarding the establishment and operation of franchise and distribution systems; counsel and advice regarding termination, transfer, and renewal obligations; dispute resolution including representation before federal and state government agencies; mediation; due diligence reviews and document preparation in connection with public offerings, mergers, and acquisitions; and trademark and other intellectual property matters.

Year Admitted to the Bar: 1978

Licensed to Practice in: District of Columbia

Education/Honors: J.D. Georgetown University Law Center (1978); B.A. State University of New York (1975), magna cum laude.

Professional Associations/Memberships: Forum on Franchising, ABA, American Bar Association American Intellectual Property Law Association, International Franchise Association, Licensing Executive Society, International Bar Association.

Publications: Mr. Lowell is the former editor of the Franchise Law Journal, author of Multiple-Unit Franchising: The Key to Rapid System Growth, and co-author of Franchising: Regulation of Buying and Selling a Franchise and Investigate Before Investing.

Provide Legal Services Internationally: Mr. Lowell has represented franchisors in entering, numerous countries throughout the world, as well as in franchising disputes throughout the world.

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