---
title: "David Paris"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/4225805a-d999-4313-a440-d53ff4cf1c11
source: "1851 Franchise"
original_url: https://1851franchise.com/franchise-legal-players-david-paris-of-paris-ackerman-llp-2706153
category: "Suppliers"
industry: "Franchise Industry"
segment: "Suppliers"
topics: ["Finance & M&A"]
published: 2018-04-02T21:16:08.000Z
modified: 2026-11-01T04:09:48.304Z
image: https://newimage.1851franchise.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=85,format=webp,width=1280,height=720/story/featureImage/ddf996da5fdff6ef00a12aa398094c234644.jpg
---

# David Paris

**TL;DR:** David Paris, a partner at Paris Ackerman LLP, discusses his boutique law firm's focus on multi-unit franchise M&A, commercial real estate, and franchise finance. Paris is also a Popeyes franchisee and is optimistic about the brand's future in the fried chicken category.

*originally published in 1851 Franchise on 2018-04-02. [Read the original](https://1851franchise.com/franchise-legal-players-david-paris-of-paris-ackerman-llp-2706153).*

## Story

**Name:** David Paris **Firm:** Paris Ackerman LLP **LinkedIn:** **About Your Firm:** Paris Ackerman is a boutique law firm, focused on multi-unit franchise M&A, commercial real estate and leasing transactions, and franchise finance. **Website:** www.parisackerman.com

**What makes your firm stand out as a resource for the franchise industry?**

Our commitment to client service and business minded approach to deals has resulted in our amassing a tremendous client base comprised of multi-unit operators in over a dozen brands!

**What is the No. 1 thing a franchisor/franchisee should look for when identifying the right franchise attorney?**

Clients should look for a franchise attorney who knows how to close a deal. I find that many attorneys are impediments to progress. They get caught up in low-impact minutiae and wind up bringing risk to a deal.

**When it comes to your work, what makes you happiest?**

When new clients engage us based upon a recommendation from an existing client or another attorney. It makes me equally happy to help my existing clients continue to grow, with a front row seat to watch their continued successes.

**What are your top concerns for the franchise industry in the next year?**

Interest rates rising and the negative implications of some of the new tax legislation.

**What are you most optimistic about in the franchise industry in the next year?**

Being that I am now officially a Popeyes franchisee, I am optimistic that we will continue to outpace the competition in the fried chicken category!

## Entities

- 1851 Franchise (publication)
- Franchise Industry (sector)
- Popeyes (company)
- franchise law (topic)
- commercial real estate (topic)
- multi-unit franchise (topic)
- franchise finance (topic)
- franchise m&a (topic)

---
Originally reported by 1851 Franchise (https://1851franchise.com/franchise-legal-players-david-paris-of-paris-ackerman-llp-2706153). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/4225805a-d999-4313-a440-d53ff4cf1c11).