We view litigation as a means of last resort.

The franchise relationship is one of power imbalance. Successful business reality dictates a balancing of interests. Through the use of early dispute resolution, including mediation, we are successful restoring balanced relationships. But, when all else fails, we litigate aggressively and we litigate to win by drawing on our cumulative resources and experience to pursue cases through trial and appeal.

Sotos LLP maintains one of the busiest franchise litigation practices in the country. We handle complex franchise litigation matters on behalf of franchisors and franchisees, involving:

 • Franchisee termination
 • Enforcement of post-termination non-compete covenants
 • Encroachment
 • Real estate and bankruptcy litigation
 • Royalties strikes
 • Injunctions
 • Class actions