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C. Christian Thompson
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Biography
I have a passion for what I do. I love helping people grow their business.
I also enjoying serving in the community. I am involved with Lawyers for the Arts, the juvenile court system, and various youth programs.
In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my wife, cooking, tennis and reading.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Franchising
50%
17 years
Corporate and Incorporation
20%
17 years
Business
15%
17 years
Contracts and Agreements
15%
17 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 150-185 per hour
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Utah for 16 years
State: Utah
Acquired: 2009
No misconduct found
Location
The Franchise & Business Law Group
57 W 200 S Ste 350, Salt Lake City, UT, 84101-3663
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Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Contracts & Agreements
Posted by anonymous | October 29, 2014 | Contracts & Agreements
Excellent Service, highly recommended
Im based in the UK and contacted Christian regarding an international distribution contract I was negotiating with a US company based in Utah. Christian was very helpful and made the whole process a lot less stressful. Not only was I very satisfied with the final contract but was also able to under...
Posted by Matthew | November 12, 2013 | Contracts & Agreements
Best for franchise law
Christian and his team truly are the franchise experts in the Inter Mountain Region. He helped us franchise a novel business concept that required careful planning and lots of customization. A lesser lawyer might have tried to fit our unique business into one of his firm's pre-existing molds for re...
C. Christian Thompson's Lawyer Endorsements
"If you are thinking about starting a franchise or if you already have one and want to expand or sell it, I recommend you speak to Christian. He and his group are renowned for their franchise expertise and are widely respected. I've spoken to one of his clients and he credited much of the success of his franchise to Christian."
"I have known Christian for several years. I would highly recommend Christian to any client. He is diligent and committed to securing excellent results for his clients."
"Christian Thompson is an exceptional attorney. He has been practicing franchise law, business/corporate law and contract law since 2009. He has a reputation of quality and professionalism among his peers and with clients. His analysis of a legal issue is competent, thorough and targeted. Clients appreciate his attention to detail to come up with the most logical solution to often very complex legal issues. In 2011, Christian received national recognition for his work in Franchise Law through the American Bar Association. He received the Explorer's Award from the ABA's Franchise Forum which recognizes an outstanding new attorney in the field of franchising. Christian has been published in the ABA Franchise Lawyer, Spring Issue 2013. In addition to the contract and franchise work Christian has done, he was previously a pro-bono attorney for the Third District Juvenile Court, serving as defense counsel. He is involved in the community and is a well rounded attorney."
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Experience
Honors
2011
ABA Franchise Attorney Explorer's Award, Americian Bar Association, Forum on Franchising
2006
CALI Award - Contracts, Arizona State College of Law
2002
Best Male Amateur Athlete, Utah Best of State
Work Experience
2015 - Present
Partner, The Franchise & Business Law Group
2009 - Present
Attorney, Thompson Ostler & Olsen
2007 - 2007
Legal Fellow, United States Senate Judiciary Committee
Associations
2010 - Present
Utah Lawyers for the ArtsMember
2009 - Present
Utah State Bar, Franchise Law SectionMember
2009 - Present
American Bar Association, Forum on FranchisingMember
2011 - 2012
Utah State Bar, Franchise Law SectionPast Chair
Education
2009
Arizona State University Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law
2005
Utah State University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2013
Annual Update
Properly Drafting and Using Financial Performance Representations in Franchising
2012
CLE Program
Fundamentals of Antitrust Law
2011
Utah Bar Spring Convention
Business Growth Strategies: A Practical Guide to Advising Clients
Publications
2013
American Bar Association, The Franchise Lawyer
Alternatives to the Traditional Franchise Model: Yellow Brick Road or Perilous Path?
2011
Utah Bar
Business Growth Strategies: A Practical Guide to Advising Clients
Languages
English
Portuguese
Activity
Legal Answers