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II am a business attorney practising in New York, with admission to practise law in the United States, Australia and South Africa. My international experience gives me a broader perspective on the legal and commercial challenges businesses face, particularly those operating in today's increasingly connected digital marketplace.
I work with entrepreneurs, start-ups and established businesses to protect their brands, navigate legal and regulatory requirements, and build a strong foundation for growth. My practice includes commercial transactions, contract drafting and negotiations, intellectual property protection, and FTC and state-law compliance. I particularly enjoy helping online businesses and small business owners understand their legal risks and find practical strategies to protect and grow what they have worked so hard to build.
I believe good legal advice should go beyond identifying problems. It should help business owners make informed decisions, recognise opportunities and move forward with confidence. I value building genuine, lasting relationships with my clients and being accessible, responsive and supportive as their businesses evolve.
Every business deserves a trusted legal adviser in its corner. I would welcome the opportunity to be that person for you.
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641 Lexington Ave, 15th Floor, New York, NY, 10022
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Posted by Chandler | November 12, 2026 | Hired Attorney
Clear, practical legal guidance for my small business
Franci prepared the agreements and website policies for my sound healing and coaching business this fall. She was responsive to my questions, including the follow-ups, and explained each point in plain language so I understood exactly what I was signing. Her recommendations were practical for a small...
Thank you Chandler - it has been a pleasure working with you and I look forward to supporting you further as your business gains traction. All the best with your future plans!
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2015
Citation - National Teaching Excellence Award recipient, Australian Government
2014
LexisNexis Australasian Law Teachers Award, LexisNexis
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Award for Teaching Excellence in Engagement, Faculty of Law., Bond University
2026 - Present
Principal lawyer, Cantatore Law PLLC
2026 - 2026
Adjunct Professor, Seton Hall University Law School
2015 - 2025
Special Counsel, Cronin Miller Litigation, Australia
2026 - Present
New York City Bar AssociationMember
2008 - 2025
Queensland Law SocietyMember
2012
PhD - Doctorate
2006
Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice
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LL.B - Bachelor of Laws
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Master of Arts
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BA - Bachelor of Arts
2024
2021
Does AI creativity exist and if so, what is the impact on IP regulation?
2018
A review of IP rights management in small and medium social enterprises in Australia, ,
2026
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