Franchise Law First and Foremost
Barry Kurtz, the sole shareholder of Barry Kurtz, A Professional Corporation, has specialized in the practice of franchise law since 1980. He has been licensed to practice law in California since 1973 with experience in general corporate and commercial transactional law. The firm represents national, regional and start-up franchisors and distributors in numerous industries.
Franchise law is a complex and specialized area of law requiring focused training and expertise.
Barry Kurtz' clients include both franchisees and franchisors of international, national, regional and start-up organizations across a broad spectrum of industries. Barry and his team provide his clients with a unique perspective on the issues and demands that owners, sellers and buyers of businesses face in the sale, purchase, financing and operation of their businesses. His familiarity with franchising - as an attorney, franchisor executive and franchisee developer - brings a wealth of expertise to his clients.
Mr. Kurtz' practice includes every step of the franchise process - the regulation, development and creation of infrastructure for franchising companies, franchisor and franchisee relations and the resolution of franchisor/franchisee disputes. From the creation of franchise programs, drafting of franchise-related documents, and regulatory compliance to day-to-day business counseling, his clients benefit from his extensive knowledge.
His experience also extends to corporate and commercial transactions, and real estate law, representing entrepreneurs, professionals and privately and publicly held companies engaged in a variety of businesses.
Mr. Kurtz has earned Martindale Hubbell's highest rating (AV) for legal ability and ethics and is listed in Martindale Hubbell¹s National Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers. In February 2007, Mr. Kurtz was one of 100 attorneys nominated by the San Fernando Valley Business Journal to receive recognition as one of the Top 25 Lawyers in the Valley.
Mr. Kurtz is of counsel to Greenberg & Bass, LLP which provides representation in general civil litigation, intellectual property, employment, entertainment, estate planning, and probate matters, in addition to its recognized expertise in the areas of bankruptcy and insolvency, commercial law, business planning, tax controversy resolution and asset protection.
