Antitrust Law Daily Wrap Up, LAW FIRM NEWS: Franchise lawyer Matthew Kreutzer joins Howard & Howard, (Jan 27, 2014)

Howard & Howard Attorneys PLLC has added franchise attorney Matthew J. Kreutzer as a partner in its Las Vegas office, according to a recent announcement. He was previously with Armstrong Teasdale LLP.

Kreutzer concentrates his practice in franchising, with an emphasis in transactional franchise law and franchise litigation. He has spent more than 15 years working with individuals and companies on issues relating to the franchise relationship.

Experienced in all facets of franchise law, Kreutzer assists both start-up and mature franchisors with developing, protecting, and licensing their franchise and distribution systems. As part of this practice, he counsels companies regarding the laws and regulations pertaining to franchising nationwide and assists them in creating their contracts, Franchise Disclosure Documents, and other critical operational documents. He responds to state administrative inquires and investigations, and obtains exemptions and interpretive opinions from regulatory agencies.

With his background in franchise litigation, Kreutzer understands the risks inherent in the relationship and works with his clients to limit those risks so that those franchisors can focus on brand and system growth.

A graduate of The American University (B.A.) and The George Washington University Law School (J.D.), he is a certified specialist in Franchise and Distribution Law by the California State Bar Board of Legal Specialization and a member of the California Franchise Law Committee and the ABA Forum on Franchising. He is licensed to practice in Nevada, California, and Maryland.

Founded in 1869, Howard & Howard is a full-service law firm with a national and international practice that provides legal services to businesses and business owners. The firm has offices in Michigan (Ann Arbor and Royal Oak); Illinois (Chicago and Peoria); and Las Vegas, Nevada.

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