Clients that work with Ryan consider him part of their teams. They say he “finds solutions and is a good educator.” One client said, “In addition to Ryan’s franchise knowledge, I like the way he explains legal issues in business terms.” Ryan says, “I have relationships with my clients so they know they can count on me. They can reach out when there is any need and if it’s not something I do, I will identify the right resource.” He said, “The practice of law is not purely transactional. It’s about trust, human connections, accessibility and reliability.”
Franchise and business law issues are complex. They require attention to detail, creativity, a deep understanding of franchise and business law, strong business acumen, and a willingness to listen to clients’ goals, needs and concerns. These all are traits possessed by Ryan Palmer, a franchise partner, head of the firm’s restaurant, food, and beverage industry team, and executive committee member at Lathrop GPM. He serves franchisors, large franchisees, proprietary rights owners, and private equity companies. He also works extensively with middle-market, non-franchised businesses.
When asked…
What inspires you about the practice of law?
I enjoy being a go-to resource for clients. I want them to rely on me to solve their problems or find someone who can. My best clients call me whenever they have a question, even if they know I’m not the one who will work on it or when it’s a pure business question they want my perspective on. I’ve had some clients for close to 20 years. That makes me proud.
What do you do outside of work?
I have twin pre-teen boys, so my wife, who’s also an attorney, and I don’t have trouble staying busy. We spend time at the kids’ golf, soccer, and baseball tournaments, traveling, trying new restaurants, and reading. And we’re big fans of the Minnesota United football club.