Firm Information:

858 Jennifer
Incline Village, NV 89451
Web Site: www.franchiselaw.net
Tel: (775) 832-5577
Fax: (775) 832-5579
Contact: Mr. Rob Vinson
Email: rob@franchiselaw.net

Attorney Information:

858 Jennifer Street
Incline Village, NV 89451
Tel: (775) 832-5577
Fax: (775) 832-5579
Email: rob@franchiselaw.net

Firm Profile: Our practice is devoted exclusively to franchise law. We specialize in representing start-up franchisors on a nationwide basis in connection with all types of franchise legal matters and transactions, except litigation. We regularly help clients with: structuring the franchise system to minimize legal and business risks; drafting franchise agreements and other agreements to be used in franchising; drafting the uniform franchise offering circular and exhibits; preparing and filing state registration forms; training staff on franchise sales compliance; and advising on state laws affecting franchise sales and relationships. We also represent established franchisors and international franchisors.

Firm Background:

Serving the Franchising Community Since: 1995

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

Full-time Employees: 1

Full-time Professionals: 1

Major Franchising Clients in Past 3 Years: ColorTyme Rent-to-Own, Tutoring Club, Shake’s Frozen Custard, Paciugo Gelato, Bath Junkie, Cert-A-Roof International, Miracles Fitness, Discount Sport Nutrition, Dutch Bros. of California Coffee, Atlantic Pin Striping

Attorney Profile: Rob Vinson is a franchise law specialist representing start-up and existing franchisors throughout the country. He has experience with federal franchise law and with the franchise and business opportunity laws of every state. Rob handles all types of franchise legal matters and transactions, except litigation. He has international experience with inbound and outbound franchises. Rob has more than 15 years’ legal experience, and is AV-rated in Martindale-Hubbell Legal Directory ("very high to preeminent legal ability and very high ethical standards"). Rob was a partner in a large Dallas law firm, but left to start his own franchise firm in 2001.

Year Admitted to the Bar: 1987

Licensed to Practice in: California, Texas

Education/Honors: AV Rating Martindale-Hubbell; J.D., SMU School of Law 1987; B.S., Texas Tech University 1983

Professional Associations/Memberships: American Bar Association’s Forum on Franchising; State Bar Of Texas; California State Bar’s Business Law Section; past chair of the Dallas Bar Association Franchise & Distribution Law Section (2000)

Publications: "Recent Developments in Covenants Not To Compete" IFA’s Annual Legal Symposium (2000); "Marketing, Sales and Legal Requirements: How to Balance Enthusiastic Company Promotions with Legal Requirements" DSA’s Legal and Ethics Seminar (2000); "The Official Rules: A Primer on Sweepstakes Law for Franchise and Distribution Systems" DBA Franchise and Distribution Law Section (1999); "Franchisor-Franchisee Relationships: The 10 Commandments from Franchise Counsel" IFA’s Houston Franchise Business Network (1997)

Provide Legal Services in U.S.: Yes

Provide Legal Services in Canada: Yes

Provide Legal Services Internationally: Yes

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