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David T. Azrin has more than 30 years experience representing companies and individuals in business disputes and litigation, contract drafting and negotiation, franchising, trademarks, trade secrets, non-competition agreements, defamation, license agreements, and employment law matters. Mr. Azrin has tried many cases to jury verdict, and has handled numerous cases through trial, arbitration or appeal.
For his distinguished work in the franchising industry, the Franchise Times has honored Mr. Azrin with their top designation, the "Legal Eagle." The magazine awards this honor only to the top 125 lawyers in frachising. He has also been named a "Super Lawyer" for franchising, licensing and distribution law.
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Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Franchising
45%
Lawsuits and Disputes
30%
Intellectual Property
15%
Employment and Labor
10%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in New York for 26 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1999
No misconduct found
Licensed in New Jersey for 26 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 1999
No misconduct found
Licensed in Florida for 37 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1988
No misconduct found
Location
Wuersch & Gering LLP
(855) 907-0930
Mobile
100 Wall Street, 10th Floor, New York, NY, 10005
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Posted by anonymous | November 11, 2014 | Business
Awesome Attorney !!!
David Azrin is an honest, knowledgeable, sharp and communicative attorney. He helped a non-profit organization with reasonable rates professionally, Thank you, Mr. Azrin.
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Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Legal Eagle - top franchise attorney in the United States, Franchise Times Magazine
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer in Franchise Law, New York City Super Lawyers
2022
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®
2021
Top-Rated Labor & Employment Attorneys, Martindale-Hubbell and ALM Media
2021
Legal Eagle - top franchise attorney in the United States, Franchise Times Magazine
2021
Super Lawyer in Franchise Law, New York City Super Lawyers
2020
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer in Franchise Law, New York City Super Lawyers
2020
Legal Eagle - top franchise attorney in the United States, Franchise Times magazine
2019
Super Lawyer in Franchise Law, New York City Super Lawyers
2019
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Legal Eagle - top franchise attorney in the United States, Franchise Times magazine
2018
Legal Eagle - top franchise attorney in the United States, Franchise Times Magazine
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Legal Eagle - top franchise attorney in the United States, Franchise Times Magazine
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyer
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Legal Eagle - top franchise attorney in the United States, Franchise Times magazine
Work Experience
2024 - Present
Partner, Wuersch & Gering, LLP
2003 - 2024
Partner, Gallet Dreyer & Berkey LLP
2000 - 2003
Associate, Meiselman, Denlea, Packman, Carton & Eberz P.C.
1994 - 2000
Partner, Law Office of David T. Azrin, P.A.
1988 - 1994
Associate, Greenberg Taurig
Associations
2022 - Present
New York State Bar Franchise, Distribution and Licensing CommitteeChair
2008 - Present
New York State Bar Association, Franchise SectionMember
2003 - Present
New York City Bar Legal Referral ServicePanel Member, Employment and Franchising
2000 - Present
International Franchise AssociationFranchise Business Network Sponsor and Supplier
1996 - Present
American Bar AssociationForum on Franchising Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Thomas v. iStar Financial
Jury verdict for plaintiff on retaliation claim.
Education
1988
University of Michigan Law School
J.D., Editor, Michigan Law Review
1985
Stanford University
A.B. with Honors and Distrinction, Phi Beta Kappa
Speaking Engagements
2008
Webinar
Franchisors: What You Need To Know About Complying With The New FTC Franchise Rule For Franchise Documents
2005
Franchise Business Network
Proposed Changes to FTC Franchise Rule
N/A
Franchise Help
Franchising
Publications
2022
Gallet Dreyer & Berkey LLP Newsletter
Franchise Sales: New Guidelines Prohibit the Use of Franchisee Questionnaires in the Sales Process
2021
Gallet Dreyer & Berkey LLP Newsletter
New York City Law Will Provide Statutory Job Protection for All Hourly “Fast Food” Employees
2021
Gallet Dreyer & Berkey Newsletter
New Law Establishes Procedures and Rules that Will Benefit Trademark Owners
2020
Gallet Dreyer & Berkey LLP Newsletter
When is a “Franchisee” Actually a Glorified “Employee”?
2020
Gallet Dreyer & Berkey LLP Newsletter
Booking.com Court Decision: Consumer Perception is “Key” in Trademark Law
2020
Gallet Dreyer & Berkey LLP Newsletter
Project Group Issues New Guidelines About Selling Franchises During the Pandemic
2020
Gallet Dreyer & Berkey LLP Newsletter
Supreme Court Makes It Easier for Plaintiffs to Obtain an Award for Trademark Profits
2016
Gallet Dreyer & Berkey, LLP Newsletter
Franchise Law Update: NLRB Steps Up Actions to Hold Franchisors Liable for Franchisees’ Violations of Federal Labor Laws
2015
Gallet Dreyer & Berkey, LLP Newsletter
Updating Franchise Disclosure Documents
2014
Gallet Dreyer & Berkey, LLP Newsletter
Trademark Protection in the Age of Expanding Internet Domain Names
2014
Gallet Dreyer & Berkey, LLP Newsletter
Increasing Efforts to Impose Employment Law Liability on Franchisors
2014
Gallet Dreyer & Berkey, LLP Newsletter
Tips and Reminders for Employers
2003
Goliath Business Knowledge on Demand
Avoiding Misunderstandings When Using a Subsidiary to Limit Potential Liability
2001
Westchester County Business Journal
Expanding your business? Consider franchising
N/A
World Franchise Associates
Franchising in the USA
Languages
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides