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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%
26 years
Litigation
5%
27 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2015
Licenses
Licensed in California for 20 years
State: California
Acquired: 2005
No misconduct found
Licensed in Nevada for 22 years
State: Nevada
Acquired: 2004
No misconduct found
Licensed in Maryland for 27 years
State: Maryland
Acquired: 1998
No misconduct found
Location
Howard & Howard Attorneys
3800 Howard Hughes Pkwy, Suite 1000, Las Vegas, NV, 89169-0914
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Posted by anonymous | September 01, 2015
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...
Matthew J. Kreutzer's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
"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."
"Matthew continually demonstrates his vast knowledge in the franchising industry in all his AVVO answers. I endorse this lawyer."
"Very courteous and helpful. Knows franchising well and is very practical in his approach."
"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."
"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."
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
Daniel Warshawsky
Franchising lawyer
Mary Clapp
Franchising lawyer
Janet Martin
Franchising lawyer
Krisanne Cunningham
Business lawyer
Bryan Dillon
Franchising lawyer
Experience
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 CommitteeCase 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
2013
Nevada Business
The Unintended Franchise: If It Quacks Like A Duck. . .
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
Legal Answers
Top Contributor
Matthew earned significant contribution points in 2015.
Legal Answers
Q&A
As a buyer of an existing franchise does the franchisor need to provide an FDD?
07 Mar 2025
Q&A
Can the franchisor keep a percentage of sales commissions plus the royalty fee, or only the royalty fee?
19 Feb 2025
Q&A
Is a license agreement different from a franchise agreement
18 Jul 2024