(October 28, 2024) — Lathrop GPM is pleased to announce that 11 franchise lawyers have been named to the Who’s Who Legal Franchise 2024 Guide by Lexology. The list features top lawyers and experts held in the highest esteem by their clients, organizations, and peers.
We are pleased to have the second greatest number of recognized practitioners in this year’s guide, underscoring our thought leadership in the industry. The Lathrop GPM attorneys recognized in the annual franchise list include:
- Liz Dillon
- John W. Fitzgerald
- Michael R. Gray
- Mark A. Kirsch
- Peter J. Klarfeld *retired
- Gaylen L. Knack
- Craig P. Miller
- Ryan R. Palmer
- James A. Wahl
- Eric L. Yaffe
- Robert L. Zisk
With one of the world’s leading franchise and distribution law practices, Lathrop GPM’s Franchise Group serves franchisors and master franchisees at all stages of development in markets across the world. The energetic and diverse group of more than 30 lawyers and paralegals works in teams, creating a collaborative environment that brings clients a wide range of experience in virtually every facet of international and domestic franchising.
Since 1996, Who’s Who Legal has identified the leading legal practitioners in numerous areas of business law. Now hosted by Lexology, nominees are selected based upon comprehensive, independent survey feedback received from eminent private practitioners and general counsel in the list sector or industry. Only those who receive the highest number of recommendations from peers and clients are listed in the publications. Research is conducted annually, and individuals must continue to receive strong and regular feedback to maintain their listing.