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About Barry
Biography
Barry Kurtz is the Chair of the Franchise & Distribution Practice Group at Lewitt Hackman in Los Angeles. He represents franchisors, manufacturers, franchisees, distributors and craft brewers.
Mr. Kurtz has served as Outside General Counsel, Chief Operating Officer and Vice President of National and International Expansion for a national retailer with over $60 Million in annual sales; is a member of the State Bar of California Franchise and Distribution Law Advisory Commission; and is a state bar Certified Specialist in Franchise and Distribution Law.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Business
25%
Franchising
25%
45 years
International Law
25%
Mergers and Acquisitions
25%
52 years
Fees and Rates
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in California for 52 years
State: California
Acquired: 1973
No misconduct found
Location
Lewitt Hackman
(818) 990-2120
Fax
16633 Ventura Boulevard, 11th Floor, Encino, CA, 91436
lewitthackman.com/barry-kurtz/Gallery
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Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Southern California Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers Magazine
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Southern California Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers Magazine
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Southern California Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers Magazine
2015
Trusted Advisors, San Fernando Valley Business Journal
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Southern California Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers Magazine
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2012
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2011
2011 Super Lawyer, Journal of Law & Politics
2011
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2011
National Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell
2010
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2010
National Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell
2010
2010 Super Lawyer, Journal of Law & Politics
2009
National Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell
2009
Legal Specialist in Franchise & Distribution Law, State Bar of California Board of Specialization
2008
National Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell
2007
Nomination for Top 25 Lawyers of the Valley, San Fernando Valley Business Journal
N/A
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
N/A
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale Hubbell
Work Experience
2014 - Present
Chair, Franchise & Distribution Practice Group, Lewitt Hackman
1900 - Present
Chair, Franchise & Distribution Practice Group, Lewitt Hackman
1996 - 2014
Principal, Kurtz Law Group
1993 - 1996
Chief Operating Officer & General Counsel, Conroy's/1-800-Flowers
Associations
2015 - Present
Franchise and Distribution Law Advisory Commission, State Bar of CaliforniaMember
1982 - Present
Forum Committee on FranchisingMember
International Bar Association
Member
2011 - 2012
State Bar of CaliforniaFranchise Law Committee of the Business Law Section
1998 - 2000
State Bar of CaliforniaFranchise Law Committee of the Business Law Section
1991 - 1998
International Franchise AssociationLegal/Legislative Committee
1983 - 1985
State Bar of CaliforniaFranchise Law Committee of the Business Law Section
Education
2001
Pepperdine University School of Law
Certificate, Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution
1973
Southwestern Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1970
University of California at Los Angeles
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2014
Franchising Opportunities in Southern California Panel Breakfast
Franchising Opportunities in Southern California
2014
Craft Brewers Annual Conference
Beer Distribution Law
2012
National Association of Corporate Real Estate Executives
Corporate Real Estate
Publications
2017
Practical Lawyer
How to Lead Your Clients to the Purchase of a Franchise
2016
The Business Journals
Guidelines When Considering Buying a Franchise
2015
Business Law News, State Bar of California
Legal Comparison: Traditional Franchise and Beer Distribution Relationships
2015
2015
Los Angeles Business Journal
Eateries Fed Up (quoted)
2014
Los Angeles Business Journal
Is Franchising the Right Model for Your Business? (quoted)
2014
Orange County Lawyer Magazine
Comparing Franchise Relationships and Beer Distribution Relationships
2013
Los Angeles Business Journal
Middle Man Finds Seat at Table With Restaurants (quoted)
2011
Valley Lawyer-April 2011
The Leap of Faith: How to Acquire a Franchisor
2011
Valley Lawyer-January 2011
How to Help Your Franchise Clients Survive the Recession
2010
online edition of Franchise Update Magazine - January 12, 2010
Deal or No Deal?: Due Diligence Key to Buying Bankrupt Franchises-Part 2
2009
The Practical Lawyer-October 2009
ow to Help Your Franchising Clients Survive the Recession
2009
online edition of Franchise Update Magazine - December 03, 2009
Picking and Choosing Franchises out of Bankruptcy Court (part 1)
2007
American Bar Association Business Law Today - March/April 2007
Digging into Franchises - Due Diligence Minefield
2007
Nation's Restaurant News - September 2007
Franchise System's Size, Structure Dictate Private-equity Payout -
2006
Los Angeles County Bar Update - November 2006
What Every Lawyer Should Know about Franchise Law
2006
Area Developer - June 2006
You Are What You Do: The New Regulatory Threat to Franchising -
2006
American Bar Association Franchise Journal - Fall 2006
Appraisal of Franchises Requires the Use of Unique Valuation Procedures
2005
Mergers & Acquisitions - 2005
A Challenge in Buying Franchisers
Languages
English