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Bryan Warren Dillon
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Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Franchising
80%
27 years
Employment and Labor
20%
27 years
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Licensed in California for 26 years
State: California
Acquired: 1999
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Bryan Warren Dillon
1629 5th Ave, San Rafael, CA, 94901
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Posted by George | June 27, 2010 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Bryan Warren Dillon
Brian helped in resolving a dispute which led to restructuring the of company. I was very satisfied with performance. He continues to help me in matters related to my business on any issue that rises.
Posted by anonymous | June 24, 2010 | Employment & Labor
Employee relations case
Wonderful experience in a less than ideal circumstance. Bryan really kept me on target with focused expectations and protected me from being taken advantage of by an employer. Really enjoyed our meetings.
Bryan Warren Dillon's Lawyer Endorsements
"Bryan is a very good attorney and a highly respected member of the franchise legal community. As a litigator, Bryan has represented franchisees in a number of high-profile cases that have been important in franchising. Because of his outstanding track record and keen understanding of franchise law, I will not hesitate to refer work to Bryan when I can."
"I know Bryan through the ABA Forum on Franchising. He is one of a handful of California lawyers to whom I turn with franchising issues or to refer clients."
"I’ve known Bryan many years through various franchise law activities. He is a Franchise & Distribution Law Specialist certified by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization. I have always found his knowledge and experience in franchise law to be very helpful when discussing situations we encounter. I especially like that fact that he applies common sense and good business judgment when suggesting legal solutions. I highly recommend that you talk to him if you need legal assistance with franchise matters or related business issues."
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Experience
Honors
2016
Legal Eagle, Franchise Times
2015
Legal Eagle, Franchise Times
2014
Legal Eagle, Franchise Times
2010
Certified Specialist - Franchise and Distribution Law, State Bar of California
1999
William H. Dodd Award, Dickinson's ethics award presented to the graduating senior who best exemplifies the highest ideals of the legal profession.
Work Experience
2019 - Present
Partner, Lagarias, Napell & Dillon, LLP
2014 - 2019
Owner, The Law Offices of Bryan W. Dillon
2000 - 2014
Partner, Singler & Dillon, LLP
1998 - 1999
Certified Legal Intern, York County District Attorney
1998 - 1998
Certified Legal Intern, Marin County District Attorney
1990 - 1992
Legislative Assistant to the Senate Majority Leader, Senate of Pennsylvania
Associations
2008 - Present
Sonoma County Bar Associationmember
2000 - Present
American Bar Association, Forum on FranchisingMember
1999 - Present
State Bar of Californiamember
2017 - 2019
State Bar of California, Franchise and Distribution Law Advisory Commission (FDLAC)Chair
2015 - 2016
State Bar of California, Franchise and Distribution Law Advisory Commission (FDLAC)Vice Chair
2010 - 2014
State Bar of California, Business Law Section, Franchise Law CommitteeCo-chair
Sample of Legal Cases
Sonitrol National Dealers Assoc. v. Sonitrol, et al
Settled when the Franchisor offered a new franchise agreement
Tankersley v. Collision on Wheels Int'l LLC
My Client was granted rescission, and awarded $567,000.
Culligan Dealers Association of North America, Inc. v. Culligan International Co., Inc. et. al
CDANA prevailed on most of its claims, including its most critical claim.
1-800-GOT-JUNK?, LLC v. Superior Court (2010) 189 Cal.App.4th 500
The parties reached a confidential settlement.
Education
1999
Pennsylvania State University, Dickinson School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1997
University of Strasbourg School of Law
Summer Program
1997
University of Vienna School of Law
Summer Program
1992
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1990
Leningrad (St. Petersburg) State Polytechnic Institute
Semester Abroad
Speaking Engagements
2013
American Bar Association, Forum on Franchising
The Role of the Lawyer in A Franchisee’s Due Diligence
2011
West Coast Franchise Expo
Chossing the RIght Franchise
2011
West Coast Franchise Expo
Understanding the Franchise Documents
2010
West Coast Franchise Expo
Understanding the Franchise Agreement
Publications
2013
ABA Forum on Franchising
The Role of the Lawyer in A Franchisee’s Due Diligence
2011
American Bar Association, The Franchise Lawyer
What Law Applies? The Importance of Understanding the Interplay Between Contractual Choice-of-Law Provisions and State Franchise Laws
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
What are the laws in NJ under the protection act regarding franchisors collecting rebates from suppliers. Mobile catering
15 Nov 2025
Q&A
Is a franchisor required to advise their franchisees if they are trying to sell the franchise system to another entity?
15 Nov 2025
Q&A
Can you spend required 100k on two branches of same franchise for e2 visa?
14 Jan 2025