EVAN
M. GOLDMAN

Evan M. Goldman focuses on representing franchisors and franchisees in litigation, arbitration, and mediation. He also assists with drafting and registering Franchise Disclosure Documents and negotiating franchise agreements, area development agreements, and area representative agreements. Evan’s practice extends internationally, having represented clients in the United States, Canada, South America, Europe, Asia, and beyond.

In addition to his franchise work, Evan represents non-franchised clients in disputes involving termination issues, breach of contract, trademark infringement, fraud claims, and enforcement of non-competition agreements. He has extensive experience advising clients in the hospitality industry, including hotels, bars, nightclubs, caterers, private clubs, commercial properties, and fitness centers.

Evan is a seasoned litigator, handling business litigation matters in federal and state trial and appellate courts, as well as before the American Arbitration Association (AAA) and Judicial Arbitration and Mediation Services, Inc. (JAMS). He has litigated, arbitrated, or mediated in over 35 states throughout the U.S.

Evan regularly speaks on franchising matters at events such as the American Bar Association (ABA) Forum of Franchising, International Franchise Association (IFA) Legal Symposium, and the International Franchise Expo (IFE) in New York. He has also served as an expert witness on franchise matters in Michigan, New Jersey, Massachusetts, and other jurisdictions.