Thomas Edward Francis

        Business trial lawyer emphasizing in franchise and employment litigation in federal and state courts throughout California for over twenty-five (25+) years. Extensive experience in the representation of public entities and businesses in a variety of claims including but not limited, copyright infringement, trade secrets, labor and employment, land use, contractual disputes, catastrophic injuries, Americans With Disabilities Act Claims and constitutional claims.

         Mr. Francis has specialized in providing legal services to franchisors, franchise owners and other businesses in a variety of fields. His legal skills and experience cover nearly all areas of business law, with an emphasis on litigation but including transactional work such as the purchase and sale of businesses (“mergers and acquisitions”), securities, employment contracts and formation of corporations, partnerships, limited liability companies and other business entities. Mr. Francis began his career as a coverage attorney specializing in insurance disputes.