$ 300-400 per hour
I represent both franchisors and franchisees in franchise disputes. I also teach Franchise Law as Adjunct Professor at Case Western Reserve Un iuversity Law School. I often serve as expert witness on franchise law issues, with special emphasis on Ohio's Business Opportunity Act. I helped form the Committee of the Ohio Bar Association that wrote the 2012 amendments to the Act, and I served on the Committee and testified on the Bill before a Committee of the Ohio House of Representatives.
I prepare FDD's for franchisors, and review FDD's and other franchise documents for would-be franchise buyers.
I've helped dozens of franchisees terminate their franchise, and sometimes received cash settlements for them. I've also helped franchisees negotiate better renewal contracts, and helped resolve franchise disputes in cases that did not result in terminations.
I also provide services to franchisee associations.
I was named a Leading Lawyer in Northeast Ohio in the franchise law category by Inside Business magazine for 13 consecutive years ending in 2012, when the magazine stopped publishing. I've been named a Super Lawyer in Ohio numerous times, including in 2003, and each year from 2013-2019.
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$ 300-400 per hour
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Posted by Larry | September 16, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Stan Dub provided excellent assistance to a group of Ohio franchisees who had significant issues with the General Franchisor. Stan was extremely knowledgeable and helped our group reach a very satisfactory settlement. Stan was fundamental in reaching this favorable conclusion.
Posted by Holly | March 1, 2015
My husband and I were considering taking advantage of a franchise opportunity with a California-based franchisor. After visiting one of the established franchise locations in CA, we liked the business model and thought that the service would be well-received in the Cleveland area. We were very clos...
Posted by Allan | November 19, 2014
Stan is one of the outstanding practitioners on our field.I recommend him without hesitation as counsel in the area of his specializations. He is very well informed, articulate , astute , responsive and a delight to work with.He writes beautufully. And, he one advantage shared by no one else in ...
Posted by anonymous | November 19, 2014
We used Stanley Dub for a franchise issue. He was very quick with his responses and took care of all our issues within a short time frame. Thanks to Stanley we settled our grievance quickly and with a favorable outcome.
Posted by Stacy | November 18, 2014
Atty. Dub found a unique perspective to a tricky franchise problem I was dealing with. He found the answer no one else could see, and helped me resolve my issue timely, with a very positive end result. I can't thank him enough for his help. His expertise was invaluable! Highly recommend!
"Attorney Dub has displayed his extensive knowledge of franchise law and regulations with his AVVO answers. He would be an excellent resource in this regard."
"I know Stan through the American Bar Association Forum on Franchising. We are both members and have participated in forum programs and events together. He is experienced in franchise law and is one of the people I turn to if I need assistance in Ohio."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Mr. Dub on various franchising matters, as well as requested that Mr. Dub serve as an expert witness in an arbitration matter on behalf of my client. Mr. Dub is a top franchising attorney in Ohio. I would recommend him for all matters related to franchising."
"I endorse this lawyer. Stan is very skilled in the area of franchise law from both the franchisor and franchisee perspective. I have retained him as an expert on franchise related issues. He also has expertise with repsect to estate planning and drafting contracts."
"I endorse this lawyer. I've opposed him a number of times in cases, and once he served as an expert witness for the party I opposed. He's razor sharp, fights ferociously for his clients, and knows franchise law inside and out."
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2016
Super Lawyer in Ohio (Franchising), Super Lawyers Magazine
2014
Super Lawyer in Ohio (Franchising), Super Lawyers Magazine
2013
Super Lawyer in Ohio (Franchising), Super Lawyers Magazine
2012
Leading Lawyer in Northeast Ohio (Franchising), Inside Business Magazine
2011
Leading Lawyer in Northeast Ohio (Franchising), Inside Business Magazine
2010
Leading Lawyer in Northeast Ohio (Franchising), Inside Business Magazine
2009
Leading Lawyer in Northeast Ohio (Franchising), Inside Business Magazine
2008
Leading Lawyer in Northeast Ohio (Franchising), Inside Business Magazine
2007
Leading Lawyer in Northeast Ohio (Franchising), Inside Business Magazine
2006
Leading Lawyer in Northeast Ohio (Franchising), Inside Business Magazine
2005
Leading Lawyer in Northeast Ohio (Franchising), Inside Business Magazine
2004
Leading Lawyer in Northeast Ohio (Franchising), Inside Business Magazine
2003
Leading Lawyer in Northeast Ohio (Franchising), Inside Business Magazine
2003
Super Lawyer in Ohio, Super Lawyers Magazine
2002
Leading Lawyer in Northeast Ohio (Franchising), Inside Business Magazine
2001
Leading Lawyer in Northeast Ohio (Franchising), Inside Business Magazine
2016 - Present
Adjunct Professor (Franchise Law) Part Time, Case Western Reserve School Of Law
2006 - Present
Principal, Stanley M. Dub Co.
1996 - 2006
Partner, Gallagher Sharp
1989 - 1996
Partner, Dworken & Bernstein Co., LPA
1985 - 1989
Associate, Buckingham Doolittle & Burroughs
1984 - 1985
VP General Counsel, Felton International
1980 - 1984
Group Counsel, Asst. Secretary, SCM Corporation
1975 - 1980
Senior Attorney, Diamond Shamrock Corporation
1989 - Present
American Bar Association, Franchising ForumMember
1975 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
1975 - Present
Ohio State Bar AssociationMember
1975
JD - Juris Doctor
2018
2016
1993
English
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