
2026 Top Franchise Lawyers: Tom Spadea of Spadea Lignana
Tom Spadea didn’t take the typical path to the top of the franchise legal world.
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Tom Spadea didn’t take the typical path to the top of the franchise legal world.

When Chad Riddersen and Kyle Voss looked at the septic industry, they saw more than just waste management.
Spadea Lignana’s FDD delivery portal, which ensures the right FDD gets delivered only when a client is legally allowed to sell in a particular state, can now be delivered through BoeFly’s franchise development portal.

DonutNV founders Alex and Amanda Gingold built a franchise empire with 150 units

When Dominic DeFelice opened the first DeFelice Brothers Pizza in 1982, his ambitions were simple: make some money and pursue his dream of going to photography school.

La Bottega franchise grew with help from Spadea Lignana law firm.

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Joe Pinto is betting big on the future of sustainable, mobile cleaning — and so far, that bet is paying off.

Eiffel Waffle , a gourmet dessert concept founded by childhood friends Omar Falaneh and Barra Abousalem , has quickly grown from a side hustle into a scalable franchise opportunity.

The fitness industry continues to thrive, offering endless opportunities for those ready to join this fast-paced world.

Brooker's Founding Flavors Ice Cream expands with 30 years of history

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Museum of Illusions expands to 30 units globally with a unique entertainment concept.

Franchisors can protect their brand identity by establishing and protecting their intellectual property, particularly their trademark.

180 Water Franchising president Jack Clark discusses his company's growth and expansion into the water well industry.

Harold Kestenbaum, a leading franchise attorney at Spadea Lignana, has decades of experience in franchise law, serving numerous regional, national, and international franchise companies.

Avery Korman , a seasoned attorney at Spadea Lignana , is a prime example of how a unique blend of law and business acumen can be a major advantage in the world of franchising.

Jessica Dempsey becomes a franchise attorney, having previously worked as general counsel to the liquidation trustee for several failed banks.

While there is no shortage of fast casual restaurant franchises, Topsail Steamer is an up-and-coming player with a unique and inviting concept.

From a young age, Evan Harra , one of franchise law firm Spadea Lignana’s newest attorneys, had his sights set on the legal profession.

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Owning a franchise business involves common legal considerations associated with franchise agreements, compliance, and trademarking.

Spadea Lignana Franchise Attorneys discusses crisis management and business continuity planning for franchise systems.