Kevin Brendan Murphy

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Also known as Mr. Franchise
Kevin Brendan Murphy
Want to learn how to franchise a business or how to buy a franchise? Call Mr. Franchise today!
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Professional and Practical
- a Franchising client
5.0 star rating
Client Review
- a Franchising client

Overview

Avvo Rating

9.5

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Experience 4.5 star rating
Industry Recognition 4.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Contributor level 14

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Practice Areas

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Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Retainer (Always)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

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  • 415-225-3010
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  • Franchise Foundations, APC
    4157 23rd Street
    San Francisco, CA 94114
    Office: 415-225-3010
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Languages Spoken

  • English

About Me

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Backpacking in Alaska. Contrary to what bear-expert, celebrity Timothy Treadwell said before he and his girlfriend were eaten by one in Alaska, Grizzlies are not large teddy bears or "party animals."
Mr. Franchise (left) lecturing at Jordan during IP week; translation assistance by a local attorney. Turning on the TV in my room the first night, I saw my first-ever camel race.
Climbing California's Mt. Shasta. View from base camp at frozen Lake Helen before the climb to the summit next morning. John Muir said of Mount Shasta:

    "When I first caught sight of it all my blood turned to wine, and I have not been weary since."
Mr. Franchise - Attorney Kevin B. Murphy - B.S., M.B.A., J.D. Third-generation San Franciscan.

Franchise Attorney , Franchise Expert , Kevin B. Murphy, known in the industry as Mr. Franchise, is a San Francisco California franchise attorney franchise... more

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Client Reviews

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5 star rating

“Professional and Practical”

Posted by: a Franchising client, over 4 years ago.

Client Review: We used Mr. Murphy's firm to franchise our business. His advice and services were excellent and done on-time. Working with a franchise attorney who... more
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5 star rating

“Client Review”

Posted by: a Franchising client, over 4 years ago.

Client Review: Helped me review a franchise I was seriously considering - I'd even booked travel to attend the franchise training program. Mr. Murphy saved me (and... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

13 endorsements


Evan Matthew Oshan

I endorse this lawyer.

Endorsement from lawyer: Evan Oshan , Seattle, (WA), 4 months ago
Wenzhao Wang

I endorse this lawyer. His reputation as a franchise attorney and expertise in franchisng law is very impressive. His practical and in-depth advice... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Wenzhao Wang , San Diego (CA), 5 months ago
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Résumé

 

License

34 years since Kevin Brendan Murphy was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
California Active 1979 12/19/2012

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Director of Operations at Franchise Foundations, APC 1983–present
Franchise Owner at Interior Door Replacement Company 2002–2003
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
San Francisco State University International Business MBA - Master of Business Administration 1980
University of San Francisco School of Law Law JD - Juris Doctor 1979
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Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Premier U.S. Franchise Expert Jordan Intellectual Property Association 2008
Premier U.S. Franchise Law Expert World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) 2007

Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Approved MCLE Provider State Bar of California 1993–present
Member In Good Standing State Bar of California 1979–present
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Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 14
Answers: 403 Legal Answers
22 Best Answers - chosen by asker
152 Answers marked "I agree" by other lawyers
266 Answers marked helpful by other users
Guides: 24 Legal Guides
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Publications

Article Publication Date
Budgeting for a Franchise Program Franchise Foundations Press 2010
Avoiding Legal Pitfalls In Franchise Marketing Franchise Foundations Press 2009
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Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Disclosure Compliance in Franchising World Franchising Conference 2011
Franchise Sales Control World Franchising Conference 2011
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Contact Mr. Franchise Today

415-225-3010

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