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Brian Cole focuses his practice on franchise and distribution law, an area in which he has more than 20 years experience.
Brian got his start as a franchise... more
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Résumé
License
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30 years since Brian Howard Cole was first licensed to practice law.
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License status |
Year acquired |
Last updated by Avvo |
| California |
Active
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2001 |
11/07/2011 |
| Hawaii |
Authorized to practice law
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2010 |
10/01/2010 |
| Colorado |
Inactive
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1981 |
01/06/2012 |
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Work Experience
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| Position |
Duration |
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Franchise Lawyer at
Law Offices of Brian H. Cole
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2009–present
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Counsel at
Bryan Cave LLP
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2006–2009
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Of Counsel at
Jenkens & Gilchrist
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2000–2006
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Counsel at
Pizza Hut, Inc.
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1986–2000
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Associate at
Holland & Hart
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1981–1985
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Education
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| School |
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Degree |
Graduated |
| Univ of Texas SOL |
Law |
JD - Juris Doctor |
1981 |
| Rice Univ |
Poli Sci and Psychology |
BA - Bachelor of Arts |
1978 |
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Awards
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| Award Name |
Granting Organization |
Date |
| Certified Specialist - Franchise & Distribution Law |
State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization |
2009 |
| California Franchise Law |
Who's Who Legal USA |
2007 |
| AV Rating |
Martindale-Hubbell |
2000 |
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Associations
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| Position |
Association Name |
Duration |
| Member |
State Bar of California, Business Law Section, Franchise Law Committee |
2010-present
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| Chairman, Franchise Law Committee |
California State Bar Association, Business Law Section |
2006-2007
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| Member, Franchise Law Committee |
California State Bar Association, Business Law Section |
2003-2007
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| Vice-Chair, Franchise Law Committee |
California State Bar Association, Business Law Section |
2005-2006
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| Member Board of Directors |
National Franchise Council |
1998-2000
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Portfolio
Publications
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| Article |
Publication |
Date |
| Franchise System Operational Issues |
Franchise Law Compliance Manual |
2011 |
| California Franchise Investment Law |
California Franchise Law and Practice |
2011 |
| Seller-Assisted Marketing Plans |
California Franchise Law and Practice |
2011 |
| Venue Selection: A Befuddled Muddle |
The Franchise Lawyer |
2002 |
| International Franchising: Why Attorneys Need to Know the Law in Other Countries |
LJN's Franchising Business & Law Alert |
2001 |
| Federal Pre-Emption -- Yes! |
The Franchise Lawyer |
2000 |
| The Role of Renewal in a Changing Franchise System |
Franchising: Business Strategies and Compliance Issues |
1990 |
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Speaking Engagements
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| Presentation Name |
Conference |
Date |
| An Introduction to Franchise Law |
Annual Convention |
2010 |
| Franchise Law |
Hawaii State Bar Annual Convention |
2009 |
| Representing and Dealing with Multi-Unit Franchisees–Does Size Really Matter? |
Forum on Franchising |
2008 |
| Developments in Franchise Law |
State Bar Convention |
2007 |
| Fixing Things Manually |
40th Annual Legal Symposium |
2007 |
| Roundtable Facilitator |
Annual Convention |
2006 |
| Master Licensing (Subfranchising) |
Franchise Development and Leadership Conference |
2004 |
| Franchisor v. Franchisor |
Forum on Franchising |
2000 |
| Operational and Financial Issues of Co-Branding |
39th International Franchise Convention |
1999 |
| Tort v. Contract Claims |
32nd Annual Legal Symposium |
1999 |
| The MEGA Franchisee |
31st Annual Legal Symposium |
1998 |
| Non-Traditional Distribution |
27th Annual Legal Symposium |
1994 |
| Renewal and Change in a Franchise System |
24th Annual Legal Symposium |
1991 |
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