Firm Information:

1717 Main St., # 4600
Dallas, TX 75201
Web Site: www.piperrudnick.com
Tel: (214) 743-4504
Fax: (214) 743-4545
Contact: Mr. Everett Pan
Email: everett.pan@piperrudnick.com

Attorney Information:

Tel: (214) 743-4503
Email: michael.santamaria@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:

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: Michael E. Santa Maria has substantial experience in international transactions, with an emphasis in international franchise and distribution law. He has been a frequent speaker on international law and business matters and is fluent in Spanish.

Licensed to Practice in: Texas

Education/Honors: J.D. Texas Tech University (1992), Magna Cum Laude; B.B.A. Southern Methodist University (1986); M.B.A. Southern Methodist University (1988).

Professional Associations/Memberships: American Bar Association, Dallas Bar Association, International Franchise Association, Forum of Franchising, ABA.

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