Matthew J. Kreutzer

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Matthew J. Kreutzer

5.0
Rating: 9.7

Licensed for 27 years

Franchising Lawyer at Las Vegas, NV
Practice Areas: Franchising, Litigation

3800 Howard Hughes Pkwy, Suite 1000, Las Vegas, NV

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About Matthew

Biography

Understanding both sides of the franchise relationship is the key to a strong franchise system.

Understanding both sides of the franchise relationship is the key to a strong franchise system.

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Franchising 95%

Matt Kreutzer serves as Chair of Armstrong Teasdale's Franchise, Distribution and Antitrust practice group and is a Certified Specialist in Franchise and Distribution Law by the California State Bar's Board of Legal Specialization. He has spent more than a decade working with individuals and companies on issues relating to franchise law and is well-versed in all stages of the franchise relationship.

25 years

95%
Litigation 5%

26 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating
Top Contributor
Top Contributor
2015

Licenses

Licensed in California for 20 years

State: California

Acquired: 2005

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Nevada for 21 years

State: Nevada

Acquired: 2004

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Maryland for 27 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 1998

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Howard & Howard Attorneys

3800 Howard Hughes Pkwy, Suite 1000, Las Vegas, NV, 89169-0914

forwardfranchising.com

Online Presence

Other places you can find Matthew online.

Matthew J. Kreutzer's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

5 star (7)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (0)

Posted by anonymous | December 29, 2016 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Thoughtful, Patient, and Knowledgeable

This is for Matt consultation with me regarding business contractual and real estate matters. He brought in a partner Wade Gochnour and an associate Jennifer Llyod to help with my potential case and dig deep the potential outcomes with me before we do anything else. Nice to know you are cared for.

Posted by Mike Reardon | August 7, 2015

Excellent Franchise Agreement Assessment

I engaged Matt to review a Franchise Disclosure Document and Franchise Agreement. He was able to turn around the assessment quickly. He pointed out critical items in terms I could easily understand. I know have a clear understanding of the risks of signing the agreement. Matt also was available for... follow up emails that once again were prompt and thoughtful. Thanks Matt!

Posted by Elaine | May 24, 2015

Excellent Lawyer

Because of Matthew Kreutzer we were able to negotiate the best deal for all parties before purchasing our franchise. Matthew patiently ensured that my husband and I fully understood the contract we were signing. He helped to complete the deal before a time limit came up. In any future franchise pu...rchases we will consult Matthew again.

Posted by anonymous | May 13, 2015 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

OUTSTANDING LAWYER

Matthew advised me on an anonymous question that turned into a consultation. He did not charge me a thing, reviewed documents and was very generous with his time. At this juncture I am not sure if I will need his services, partially due to his outstanding advice but should I need a lawyer I would not... hesitate to retain him. He is thorough, caring, polite and unlike so many lawyers was very generous with his time and understands the value of actually listening to a potential client and being consultative before being retained.

Posted by Rudy | March 1, 2015

Amazing Attoney!

Matt has been instrumental in helping us create and develop our franchise operations. He not only provides outstanding legal advice, but he is a source for almost all our needs pertaining to franchising. His knowledge of the industry is amazing. He is always willing to take the time to explain issue...s we are not familiar with in a way we can understand. When I talk to others in the industry and hear their story of the challenges in creating their franchise company, I am reminded how lucky we are to have Matt as our attorney.

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Matthew J. Kreutzer's Lawyer Endorsements

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Daniel Warshawsky

Franchising lawyer | Dec 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Matt is one of the most gifted franchise attorneys that I have had the pleasure of working with over the years. His knowledge of franchising and judgment are unmatched. He is a leader and visionary in the franchise legal industry and will remain a top franchise lawyer for years to come."

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Mary Clapp

Franchising lawyer | May 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Matt is a valuable asset to our community, frequently providing well-reasoned, and insightful responses to questions. These are precisely the qualities I would look for in an attorney. I endorse this lawyer."

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Janet Martin

Franchising lawyer | Mar 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Matthew continually demonstrates his vast knowledge in the franchising industry in all his AVVO answers. I endorse this lawyer."

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Armen Kiramijyan

Franchising lawyer | Aug 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Very courteous and helpful. Knows franchising well and is very practical in his approach."

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Krisanne Cunningham

Franchising lawyer | Jun 06

Relationship: Co-worker

"Matt is an exceptional franchise attorney with an incredible depth of knowledge in franchise law. He is my go-to expert in this area and is thorough, responsive, timely and reliable. Matt is also an absolute pleasure to work with."

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Bryan Dillon

Franchising lawyer | Apr 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I've known Matt for many years. I look forward to seeing him every year at the American Bar Association's Forum on Franchising, and I've also worked with Matt for many years on the California State Bar Franchise Law Committee. He is certified as specialist in franchise and distribution law by the State Bar of California, and repeatedly demonstrated his thorough knowledge of the field. Matt is one of the few colleagues I call when I want to discuss a franchise question."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Oct 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Daniel Warshawsky

Franchising lawyer

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Mary Clapp

Franchising lawyer

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Janet Martin

Franchising lawyer

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Krisanne Cunningham

Business lawyer

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Bryan Dillon

Franchising lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.7 (Superb)

Honors

2014

Legal Eagle, Franchise Times

2014

Super Lawyer, Mountain States Super Lawyers

2014

Legal Elite, Nevada Business Magazine

2014

Top Lawyer, Desert Companion Magazine

2013

Legal Eagle, Franchise Times

2013

Super Lawyer, Mountain States Super Lawyers

2013

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2012

Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine

2010

40 Under 40, Las Vegas Business Press

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Member, Howard & Howard Attorneys

2009 - 2013

Partner, Armstrong Teasdale

2004 - 2009

Of Counsel, Hale Lane, Now Holland & Hart, LLP

1999 - 2004

Senior Associate, Goldstein Law Group

1998 - 1999

Associate, Ridberg Press & Sherbill LLP

Associations

2009 - Present

State Bar of California, Business Law Section, Franchise Law Committee

Case Reporter

2005 - Present

American Bar Association, Forum on Franchising

2004 - Present

Clark County Bar Association

Education

1998

George Washington University

JD - Juris Doctor

1995

American University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2011

Annual Legal Symposium

The Registration Process for Offering and Selling Franchises

2010

CLE Program

The Essentials of Franchise Law

2010

Annual Meeting

An Introduction to Franchising

Publications

2012

American Bar Association, The Franchise Lawyer Negotiated Sales In California

2008

Business Resource Guide of Greater Las Vegas Franchising as a Growth Strategy

2007

Communique (Clark County Bar) The Unintended Franchise: A Trap for Unwary Business Owners

Languages

English

Activity

Top Contributor

Matthew earned significant contribution points in 2015.

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