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title: "Mike Drumm"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/a768005d-aa0f-4c2c-b3b3-a66f5f23f891
source: "1851 Franchise"
original_url: https://1851franchise.com/franchise-legal-players-mike-drumm-attorney-at-drumm-law-2709525
category: "General"
published: 2019-04-01T11:06:02.000Z
modified: 2026-11-01T02:36:44.656Z
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# Mike Drumm

**TL;DR:** Mike Drumm, attorney at Drumm Law, discusses his firm's unique approach to law and shares his thoughts on the franchise industry. Drumm Law was started in a basement and offers a distinctive approach to law firms with lawyers who speak in plain English.

*originally published in 1851 Franchise on 2019-04-01. [Read the original](https://1851franchise.com/franchise-legal-players-mike-drumm-attorney-at-drumm-law-2709525).*

## Story

**1851: Tell us about your background and your firm.**

**Mike Drumm****, Attorney at** **Drumm Law****:** Like most great businesses, Drumm Law was started in a basement (did you know Apple was started in Steve Jobs basement?). Drumm Law is not your typical law firm. We have lawyers with a personality that speak in plain English (if you want fancy legalese, you will have to go elsewhere).

**1851: What are some must-ask questions when franchisors and franchisees are vetting potential franchise attorneys?**

Drumm: Do you enjoy long walks on the beach and puppies?

**1851: In broad terms, do you have a particular case that stands out to you as an industry learning** **experience**

Drumm: Alfonso Ribeiro's (“Carlton" from Fresh Prince of Bel Air) lawsuit against Fortnite. It teaches you that the Carlton Dance is for everyone. No one person can own it.

**1851: What is the most rewarding aspect of your work?**

Drumm: The look on my clients’ faces when I tell them good news over the phone.

**1851: What are your top concerns for the franchise industry in the next year?**

Drumm: That the McRib sandwich will not be available long enough for me to get one.

**1851: What are you most optimistic about in the franchise industry in the next year?**

Drumm: Star Wars IX comes out in December.

## Entities

- 1851 Franchise (publication)
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- franchise industry (topic)
- Apple (company)
- law firms (topic)
- unique approach (topic)

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Originally reported by 1851 Franchise (https://1851franchise.com/franchise-legal-players-mike-drumm-attorney-at-drumm-law-2709525). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/a768005d-aa0f-4c2c-b3b3-a66f5f23f891).