Firm Profile
Firm Description :
The Firm regularly represents both franchisors and franchisees in regulatory and compliance matters, preparation of Franchise Disclosure Documents and Uniform Franchise Offering Circulars and related documents, contractual disputes and litigation. The firm’s overall focus is the representation of entrepreneurs and their companies. The Firm is also one of the few firms nationwide to offer specialization in business opportunity law. As such, we represent both buyers and sellers of business opportunities in litigation and regulatory compliance.
Number of Attorneys :
Eleven
Office Location(s) :
5855 Sandy Springs Circle, Suite 300, Sandy Springs, GA 30328
Year Firm was Created :
1981
Firm Practices in These States :
Georgia, South Carolina, Maryland, and Illinois
Practice Areas :
Franchise Law The Firm counsels prospective franchisors constantly - many businesses can be turned into a successful franchise, but timing and structure are critical. The Firm can help honestly assess whether your business can franchised, and whether now is the right time, or whether the chances of success will be increased significantly if you prepare your business first. The Firm also is accustomed to working with a team to successfully launch franchise systems - the client, the attorney, the accountant,
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Attorney Profile
About the Attorney :
Mike Rosenthal received both his undergraduate degree (B.A. with honors, 1977) and his law degree (J.D. 1980) from the University of Florida. After graduation from law school, Mike served four years as an Assistant Attorney General for the State of Georgia. Following his entry into private practice in 1984, Mike remained active in service to the State of Georgia, both in the Governor's Office of Consumer Affairs (as Coordinator of Special Projects) and as a Special Assistant Attorney General. Mike's practice primarily involves the representation of franchise, professional franchise and service industry clients, providing both day-to-day business counseling and advice, as well as litigation services when necessary.
Name of University Attended :
University of Florida
Name of Law School Attended :
University of Florida
Year admitted to the Bar :
1980
Admitted to Practice Law in the Following Courts :
Georgia Supreme Court, Georgia Court of Appeals, U.S. Fifth Circuit, U.S. Eleventh Circuit, U.S. District Court – Northern District of Georgia
Admitted to Practice Law in :
Georgia
Professional Association Memberships :
American Bar Associations' Forum on Franchising; Georgia Bar's Franchise and Distribution Law Section and Business Law Section
Ratings :
Martindale Hubbell AV rated
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Personal Achievements
Community Service :
Mike is an active University of Florida alumnus, serving on the Alumni Association's Atlanta Regional Council and the Alumni Advisory Board to the Department of Political Science. Needless to say, Mike also enjoys Gator football and basketball.
Government Service :
Former Assistant Attorney General, State of Georgia (1980-1984); Special Projects Coordinator Governor’s Office of Consumer Affairs (1984-1985); Special Assistant Attorney General (1985-1990)
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