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Jeffrey M. Goldstein
also known as Jeff Goldstein, Jeffrey Goldstein
About Jeffrey
Biography
Goldstein Law Firm is one of a handful of law firms in the country that represents only franchisees & Dealers.
Almost all law firms specializing in franchise law represent either solely franchisors or both franchisors and franchisees, but not solely franchisees & dealers. The philosophy of The Goldstein Law Firm is that all of our franchise attorneys' effort should be focused on advocating for the rights of franchisees, not on cutting new law for franchisors who are very ably represented by the largest law firms in the world.
The Goldstein Law Firm offers its franchisee and dealer clients a consistent and unclouded commitment to the cause of franchisees. On a national basis there are merely a handful of franchise lawyers who truly represent only franchisees & dealers. As a franchisee lawyer, Jeff Goldstein is one of these rare franchise lawyers who does not also represent manufacturers and franchisors.
GLF specializes in:
General Franchise and Distribution Antitrust violations
Franchise Price-Fixing claims
Wrongful franchise terminations
Franchise Encroachment claims
Franchise Territorial violations
Franchise Dual Distribution competition
Franchise Menu Pricing disputes
Unfair Franchisor competition
Franchise and Distribution Trademark violations
Franchise and Distribution Post-term covenant not to compete restrictions
Wrongful franchise default cases
Franchise Supplier overcharging claims
Franchisor tying arrangements
Franchisor Fraud and Misrepresentation Claims
Franchise Disclosure Document Defects
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Illinois for 4 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 2021
No misconduct found
Licensed in New York for 26 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2000
No misconduct found
Licensed in Massachusetts for 40 years
State: Massachusetts
Acquired: 1986
No misconduct found
Licensed in District of Columbia for 42 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 1983
No misconduct found
Licensed in Pennsylvania for 32 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 1994
No misconduct found
Location
Goldstein Law Firm, PLLC
1629 K St NW Ste 300, Washington, DC, 20006
Goldstein Law Firm, PLLC
30 South Wacker Drive, 22nd Floor #3341, Chicago, IL, 60606
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Jeffrey M. Goldstein's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse Jeffrey M. Goldstein as a very aggressive, highly creative and effective lawyer for his franchisee clients."
Janet Martin
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Experience
Honors
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Featured Attorney, Lawyers of Distinction
2019
Lead Counsel Rated, Lead Counsel
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Exclusive Member, Leaders in Law
2018
Lead Counsel Rated, Lead Counsel
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Best Law Firm for Franchise Disputes in 2017, AI Dispute Resolution Awards
2017
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2017
Lead Counsel Rated, Lead Counsel
2017
Esteemed Lawyer, Esteemed Lawyers of America
2016
Superior, AVVO
2016
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Top Lawyers in North America, Who's Who Legal
2016
A+ Accreditation, Better Business Bureau
2016
Lead Counsel, Lead Counsel Approved
2016
Top North America, Who's Who Legal
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Lead Counsel Rated, Lead Counsel
2015
Approved Lead Counsel, Lead Counsel
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2012
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2011
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2010
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2007
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
N/A
Who's Who in American Law, Who's Who In American Law
Work Experience
2004 - Present
Founding Partner, Goldstein Law Firm, PLLC
2007 - 2016
National Counsel Roster, NABHOOD
2001 - 2014
National Counsel Roster - Franchise Litigation, AAHOA
1996 - 2002
Partner, Spector Gadon & Rosen, PC
1990 - 1995
Antitrust, Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom
1986 - 1989
Antitrust & Complex Litigation, Morgan Lewis & Bockius
1984 - 1987
Adjunct Professor, George Washington University
1984 - 1986
Assistant to the Deputy Director, Federal Trade Commission, Washington, Dc
1982 - 1984
Adjunct Professor, Boston University School of Communications
Associations
2015 - Present
Beer Wine Spirits NetworkMember
2015 - Present
Hotel Industry Professionals WorldwideMember
2015 - Present
Automotive Industry ProfessionalsMember
2014 - Present
The Franchising IndustryGroup Member
2014 - Present
Franchise NetworkingGroup Member
2014 - Present
Franchise ExecutivesGroup Member
2014 - Present
National Restaurant AssociationMember
2014 - Present
Automotive Management ProfessionalsMember
2014 - Present
Franchise DirectMember
2007 - Present
NABHOODNational Counsel Roster -- Franchise Lawyer
2000 - Present
New York Bar FoundationMember
2000 - Present
American Franchisee AssociationMember
2000 - Present
American Association of Franchisees and DealersLegal Member
1996 - Present
Pennsylvania Bar AssociationMember
1983 - Present
Massachusetts Bar Foundationmember
1983 - Present
District of Columbia BarMember
2014 - 2014
International Franchise AssociationMember
2006 - 2012
New York Bar FoundationMember
2004 - 2010
International Franchise AssociationMember
2003 - 2014
AAHOANational Counsel Roster -- Franchise Lawyer
1995 - 2012
District of Columbia Bar FoundationMember
1985 - 2003
Massachusetts Bar FoundationMember
1983 - 2016
Pennsylvania Bar FoundationMember
1983 - 2016
American Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Precision Franchising LLC
Win
Cottman Transmission Sys. v. Wendyco
Win on Covenant of Good Faith
Travelodge Hotels v. Honeysuckle
Win on Summary Judgment
Kuligowska v. General Nutrition Corp. (GNC)
Win
Lee v. General Nutrition Corp. (GNC)
Win on Appeal
Orson, Inc. v. Miramax
Win - Federal Jury Trial
Marks v. Stinson
Win
District of Columbia v. Smith
Win
Education
1983
Boston University School of Law
JD/MBA - Juris Doctorate and MBA
1983
Boston University School of Arts
M.A.
1983
Bucknell University
BA - Magna Cum Laude
1979
Bucknell University
B.A. Magna Cum Laude
Speaking Engagements
2016
PMFA National Convention Franchising
State Franchise Laws
2016
National Franchise Conference
Franchise Terminations & Defaults
2015
PMFA National Annual Conference 2015
The Year in Review: Franchise Legal Decisions
2014
PMFA Public Convention
Annual Review of Franchise Law
2013
PMFA Annual Convention
Franchise Advertising Provisions
2012
PMFA Annual Conference
Update in Franchise Law For the Year
2008
NE Regional Convention
Benefits of Franchise Associations
2007
IFA National Convention
How to Read a Franchise Agreement
2007
Annual Convention AAHOA
Worst Provisions in a Franchise Agreement
2006
Annual Convention AFA
Liquidated Damages in the Hospitality Industry
2006
Annual Convention AAHOA
Franchise Terminations
2005
Annual Convention AAHOA
Franchise Terminations
2004
Regional Hoteliers Conference
Franchise Terminations
2004
Red Roof Franchise Ass'n Conference
Franchise Termination and Liquidated Damages
2004
IAGNF National Conference
Unfair Competition from Your Franchisor
2004
ELFA Board Meeting
Liquidated Damages in Franchise Agreements
2004
Bi-Annual Meeting
Worst Provisions in Your Franchise Agreement
2004
Annual Convention AAHOA
Annual Review of Franchise Law
2003
Annual Convention
Antitrust Tying in Franchise Agreements
2002
IAGNF National Conference
Franchise Termination Provisions
Publications
2016
GLF Legal Franchise Articles
Court Not Interested in Terminated Franchisee’s Excuse for Failing to Pay Franchise Fees
2016
GLF Legal Franchise Articles
Terminated Franchisee Beats the Odds and Sidesteps Injunction
2016
2016
2016
GLF Franchise Trends
Terminated Franchisee Beats Odds
2016
2016
2016
Goldstein Law Franchise Trends
I Need to Get Out of My Franchise Agreement: What Are My Options
2016
Goldstein Law Franchise Trends
Do You Have A Claim Against Your Franchisor
2016
Goldstein Law Franchise Trends
Are You Considering a Multi-Unit Franchise Opportunity
2014
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
Franchising a store with a criminal background?
23 Jul 2016
Q&A
Is a non-compete agreement that was signed in a different state valid when you move to a state where they are illegal?
25 Mar 2016
Legal Guides
Legal Guide
5 Red Flags When Evaluating Franchise Opportunities
21 Sep 2020
Legal Guide
Are Franchisees Subject to a Duty of Confidentiality?
14 Jan 2019
Legal Guide
Does Franchise System Size Matter?
02 Mar 2017