Firm Information:

14232 Marsh Lane, #484
Addison (Dallas), TX 75001
Web Site: www.tiddlaw.com
Tel: (972) 247-6934
Fax: (972) 247-7535
Contact: Ms. Kat Tidd
Email: k.tidd@abanet.org

Attorney Information:

14232 Marsh Lane, #484
Addison (Dallas), TX 75001
Tel: (972) 247-6934
Fax: (972) 247-7535
Email: k.tidd@abanet.org

Firm Profile: FRANCHISING: All aspects of franchising - advice and assistance in structuring and implementation of start-up franchise systems, contract drafting, preparation of Uniform Franchise Circulars, franchise registration and compliance matters, on-going franchise operations, sales and related marketing, expansion, international franchising; franchisor-franchisee relationship counseling, problem solving for franchisors, state and federal regulatory compliance. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY: Trademarks and licensing matters DISPUTE RESOLUTION: Counseling and representing franchisees and franchisors in problem solving and dispute resolution. REVIEW AND EVALUATION OF BUSINESS AND FRANCHISE OPPORTUNITIES: Counsel for buyers and sellers. BUSINESS AND CORPORATE: Entity formation (incorporation, LLC, LP), contracts, general transactional and business related.

Firm Background:

In Business Since: 1994

Serving the Franchising Community Since: 1981

% of Total Billable Hours Billed to Clients in the Franchising Industry: 95%

Full-time Employees: varies

Full-time Professionals: 1 plus litigator alliances

Major Franchising Clients in Past 3 Years: Client references available upon request.

Attorney Profile: Kat currently advises small and medium businesses, start-up and mature franchisors and franchisees, dealers, and entrepreneurs and serves as a consultant to other attorneys on all aspects of franchise and business opportunity matters. She has worked with the franchise industry for more than 25 years, including 12 years as vice president/general counsel of franchising, licensing and distribution companies. She has negotiated and structured franchise and license arrangements at the U.S. and international levels, as well as developing and managing legal departments for franchise companies. Kat also assists in general transactional and corporate matters.

Year Admitted to the Bar: TX 1990; OR 1981

Licensed to Practice in: Texas, Oregon

Education/Honors: B.A. University of Oregon Honors College (with distinction); J.D. University of Oregon Law School

Professional Associations/Memberships: Bar Associations: ABA Texas, Oregon, Dallas (Franchise, Business, Antitrust sections); NAWBO; Best Lawyers in America, 2005-2006 ed.

Publications: Franchise Lawyer, ABA Forum of Franchising, Legal Ethics in Texas: The Art of Ethical Winners (contribution), various seminars, bar association program papers

Provide Legal Services in U.S.: Yes - Texas is primary focus

Provide Legal Services in Canada: Yes - Depend on area-coordinate with local counsel

Provide Legal Services Internationally: Yes - Work with local counsel in Europe, South America, Mexico, Asia, and Australia

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