Community Franchise Group is a portfolio of emerging brands, backed by a team with experience growing small, independent concepts into national franchises and household names. From market research and legal compliance to operations manuals and training programs, we guide our brands through every stage of growth.

We are an independent, invitation-only, peer community where General Counsels share knowledge / best practices and support each other throughout our lives and careers.

Provide legal services to start-ups and small businesses. Assist with business formation as well as drafting and negotiating various contracts including non-disclosure, operating, employment, severance, equity compensation, and licensing agreements. Prepare franchise disclosure documents, lease agreements, terms of service and privacy policies.

Served on corporate and commercial litigation teams for various practice groups. Drafted and negotiated agreements, researched issues, prepared memoranda and conducted investigations. Drafted pleadings and briefs, managed discovery and evaluated expert witnesses. Advised clients on a wide range of legal issues.