Firm Information:

1717 Main St., # 4600
Dallas, TX 75201
Web Site: www.piperrudnick.com
Tel: (214) 743-4500
Fax: (972) 813-6246
Contact: Mr. Everett Pan
Email: everett.pan@piperrudnick.com

Attorney Information:

Tel: (214) 743-4504
Email: todd.bowers@piperrudnick.com

Firm Profile: Piper Marbury Rudnick & Wolfe has the largest franchise and distri+bution 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: 1997

% of Total Billable Hours Billed to Clients in the Franchising Industry: 75%

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: Todd R. Bowers concentrates his practice in international transactions including franchising, distribution agreements, direct foreign investments, joint-ventures, privatizations, tax structuring, labor matters, technology transfer and intellectual property with a special emphasis on transactions in Latin America. Mr. Bowers practiced in Mexico City, Mexico for two years prior to moving to Dallas in 1997. Prior to joining Piper Marbury Rudnick & Wolfe, Mr. Bowers also practiced in the international section of Baker & McKenzie.

Year Admitted to the Bar: 1996

Licensed to Practice in: Texas

Education/Honors: J.D. Georgetown University Law Center (1995); B.A. Abilene Christian University (1992), summa cum laude

Professional Associations/Memberships: American Bar Association (International Section), Texas Bar Association, Dallas Bar Association, Dallas Young Lawyers Association.

Provide Legal Services Internationally: Mr. Bowers has represented franchisors in international transactions in almost every major jurisdiction in the world.

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