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also known as William Michael Garner, Michael Garner
W. Michael Garner is one of the country's leading franchise attorneys. With more than 35 years of experience as a trial lawyer, he provides franchisees and dealers the representation they need in disputes with their franchisors and suppliers. He has:
W. Michael Garner is recognized as an authority by the U.S. Supreme Court and more than a dozen other courts. He is the author of the leading legal treatise on franchise law, has served as editor-in-chief of the American Bar Association's Franchise Law Journal, and conceived and edits the Franchise Desk Book. His publications are recognized and used as reference works for franchise attorneys across the country.
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Acquired: 1997
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State: New Jersey
Acquired: 1994
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Acquired: 1976
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222 S 9th St Ste 2930, Minneapolis, MN, 55402-3348
5030 Broadway, Suite 631, New York, NY, 10034
One Gatway Center, Suite 2600, Newark, NJ, 07102
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Posted by anonymous | November 04, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Franchising
Highly Recommend
When an attorney is needed, it's almost always when there is a great deal of doubt, uncertainty, and anxiety. We were fortunate in that we were introduced to Mr. Garner. After trying to resolve the issue with corporate headquarters on our own with no progress, we hired Mr. Garner. We immediately...
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2015
Lewis R. Rudnick LIfetime Achievement Award, ABA
2012
Lawyer of the Year, Best Lawyers
2007
Top 15 Franchise Lawyers in the United States, Chambers USA
2006
Top 100 Legal Eagles, Franchise Times
2004
Chairman's Award, American Association of Franchisees and Dealers
2003
Legal Eagels, Franchise Times
2000
Attorney of the Year, Minnesota Lawyer
2000
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2010 - Present
Partner, Garner & Ginsburg, P.A.
1997 - 2010
Partner, Dady & Garner, P.A.
1985 - 1997
Partner, Schnader Harrison Segal & Lewis
1980 - 1984
Associate, Rivkin Sherman and Levy
1976 - 1980
Associate, Hughes Hubbard & Reed
1997 - Present
Minnesota State Bar AssociationMember
1997 - Present
Hennepin County Bar AssociationMember
1976 - Present
American Bar Association, Sections of Antitrust and Litigation MemberMember
1976 - Present
American Bar Association, Forum on FranchisingMember
1976 - Present
New York State Bar AssociationMember
Member
Life Member
1993 - 1999
American Bar Association, Forum on FranchisingGoverning Committee Member
1975
J.D.
1971
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