Firm Information:

203 N. La Salle St., # 1800
Chicago, IL 60601
Web Site: www.piperrudnick.com
Tel: (312) 368-4000
Fax: (312) 630-6326
Contact: Mr. Everett Pan
Email: everett.pan@piperrudnick.com

Attorney Information:

Tel: (312) 368-4095
Email: stanley.adelman@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: 1967

% of Total Billable Hours Billed to Clients in the Franchising Industry: 10-15%

Major Franchising Clients in Past 3 Years: Taco Bell Corporation, Taco Del Mar, Coverall, Sears

Attorney Profile: Trial lawyer and former co-chairman of firm's litigation department who has tried many franchise cases for leading franchisors over the last 34 years.

Year Admitted to the Bar: 1967

Licensed to Practice in: Illinois, Wisconsin (Inactive)

Education/Honors: J.D. University of Wisconsin; B.S. University of Wisconsin with honors; Order of the Coif, Law Review, National Mock Court Team, Who's Who in American Law, AV Rating Martindale-Hubbell.

Professional Associations/Memberships: CBA, Chicago Council of Lawyers, Legal Assistance Foundation of Chicago, Past Director and Member of Friends Committee, Past President Markey Wismore Chapter American Inns of Court

Publications: "Encroachment," International Franchise Association Legal Symposium (1994); Experts in Court, Illinois CPA Foundation Annual Conference (1996), Standing Order RICO, Illinois Continuing Legal Education, Real Estate Developments-Litigation Among Partners.

Provide Legal Services Internationally: Arbitration for International Chamber of Commerce

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