Commercial litigator with franchise licensing, review, and dispute resolution experience.
Franchise attorney with 22 years of experience counseling and franchisees at all stages of their businesses. Brian routinely assists clients during the licensing and franchise/FDD review process, as well as with the resolution of franchise-related disputes, including those involving terminations, territorial disputes, fraud, disclosure/relationship law violations and breaches of contract. Offit Kurman, P.A is a full service law firm and its broad range of services mean Brian can handle all of his clients’ legal needs, whatever they may be.
Practice areas
Initiating and defending against construction claims, including bond claims, mechanics lien and other claims. Counseling and advising construction industry clients in all stages of business.
22 years
Brian assists clients during the licensing and franchise/FDD review process and resolution of franchise-related disputes, including those involving terminations, territorial disputes, fraud, disclosure/relationship law violations and more.
22 years
Brian is a commercial litigator with more than seventeen years of experience representing clients in the franchise industry.
22 years
Languages spoken
English
Offit Kurman, Maple Lawn Office
8171 Maple Lawn Blvd
Suite 200
Maple Lawn, MD, 20759
Offit Kurman, Bethesda Office
4800 Montgomery Ln
#900
Bethesda, MD, 20814
Offit Kurman, Baltimore Office
300 E Lombard St
Suite 2010
Baltimore, MD, 21202
Offit Kurman, Tysons Corner Office
8000 Towers Crescent Drive
Suite 1450
Tysons Corner, VA, 22182
Offit Kurman, New Jersey Office
99 Wood Avenue South
Suite 302
Iselin, NJ, 08830
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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VA | Authorized to Practice Law | 2007 | 03/25/2022 |
DC | Good Standing | 2000 | 02/16/2021 |
MD | Active | 1999 | 03/30/2022 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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AV Preeminent Rated -Peer Review | Martindale-Hubbell | 2018 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Principal | Offit Kurman PA | 2006 - Present |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Maryland State Bar Association - Franchise Law Committee | Chair | 2013 - 2014 |
Maryland State Bar Association - Franchise Law Committee | Vice-Chair | 2011 - 2013 |
Maryland State Bar Association - Franchise Law Committee | Secretary | 2009 - 2011 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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CityBizList | Expanding Your Franchise-Area Development Agreements | 2015 |
CityBizList | Five Questions to Ask Regarding Your Protected Territory | 2014 |
Franchise Help | I'I’M BUYING A FRANCHISE: DO I NEED A BUSINESS ENTITY? Business Entities In Franchising, And Their Limitations | 2014 |
CityBizList | Getting the Franchise Deal Done - Obtaining Effective Legal Advice That Adds Value | 2014 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Catholic University of America, School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1999 |
University of Maryland | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1996 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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The Biz Knows | Franchising 101 | 2016 |
The Phoenix Group | Franchising Basics | 2014 |
NARI | Home Improvemnt Laws | N/A |
Case name | Outcome |
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RHI, Inc v. Ashmark Construction | Successful outcome |
Maid to Perfection v. Ensor | Successful |
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Dirk McClanahan, Litigation Attorney on Mar 19, 2018
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
Brian Loffredo is a first class commercial litigator. We were opposing counsel in a week long jury trial involving complex commercial litigation. He is always well prepared and articulate. I would not hesitate to retain Brian as counsel. He is a fierce and knowledgeable adversary, but a great man.
David Ross, Franchising Attorney on Feb 21, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
From 2000 to 2003, Brian Loffredo and I worked together at a high-pressure franchise litigation boutique firm. During and since that time, I’ve considered Brian a trusted colleague and friend. He’s a diligent, knowledgeable, and reliable litigator, and his clients are lucky to have him.
Dirk McClanahan, Litigation Attorney on Mar 19, 2018
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
Brian Loffredo is a first class commercial litigator. We were opposing counsel in a week long jury trial involving complex commercial litigation. He is always well prepared and articulate. I would not hesitate to retain Brian as counsel. He is a fierce and knowledgeable adversary, but a great man.
David Ross, Franchising Attorney on Feb 21, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
From 2000 to 2003, Brian Loffredo and I worked together at a high-pressure franchise litigation boutique firm. During and since that time, I’ve considered Brian a trusted colleague and friend. He’s a diligent, knowledgeable, and reliable litigator, and his clients are lucky to have him.
David Honadle, Litigation Attorney on Jan 8, 2015
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I worked with Brian on a construction related litigation matter and he took a practical no nonsense approach in resolving the issues. With his help we were able to settle the matter saving our clients additional litigation expense. I also enjoyed working with him personally and look forward to any future cases we may have together.
Christopher Korjus, Construction and development Attorney on Aug 29, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
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