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A new Mediation and Arbitration Panel is available to help members take advantage of alternative dispute resolution methods.
 Arbitration & Mediation Panel
Robert L. Purvin, Jr. Esq.
Chairman, Board of Trustees
American Association of Franchisees and Dealers
P.O. Box 81887
San Diego, CA 92138-1887
619-209-3775 ext. 101
619-209-3777 (fax)
email: bobp@aafd.org
website: http://www.aafd.org
Robert L. Purvin, Jr. was a practicing attorney for 25 years specializing in franchising and franchise law. In addition to being Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the AAFD, he is Vice Chair of the American Bar Association General Practice Section, Franchise Law Committee and a member of the Franchise Law Committee of the State Bar of California. He is the author of the book,
The Franchise Fraud, How to Protect Yourself Before and After You Invest.
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F. Peter Phillips
Vice President
CPR Institute for Dispute Resolution; National Franchise Mediation Program
366 Madison Ave.
New York, NY 10017-3122
212-949-6490
212-949-8859 (fax)
website:
http://www.franchisemediation.org
The National Franchise Mediation Program was established in 1993 by a group of franchisors who sought a way to resolve disputes between franchisors and franchisees without the rancor and cost of litigation, wherever possible. Its goal is to resolve such conflicts fairly, amicably and cost-effectively. The NFMP has been endorsed by both the International Franchise Association and the American Association of Franchisees & Dealers. The Program is governed administered by the CPR Institute for Dispute Resolution and is governed by a Steering Committee comprising equal numbers of franchisee and franchisor representatives.
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James Yand
Stafford Frey Cooper
601 Union Street Suite 3100
Seattle, WA 98101-1374
206-667-8235
206-748-9017 (fax)
website: http://www.staffordfrey.com
James Yand provides representation of franchisee owners and dealers related to start-up, termination and franchise disputes. He appears on behalf of his clients for trial proceedings, arbitrations and mediations. He has experience on both sides of franchise relationships having represented both franchisees and franchisors. He is a member of the American Bar Association Forum on Franchising and is admitted to practice in state and federal courts in Washington and Oregon. For more information, see our website.
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Richard L. Rosen, Esq.
The Richard L. Rosen Law Firm, PLLC
110 East 59th St
23rd Floor
New York, NY 10022
212-644-6644
212-644-3344 (fax)
email: rlr@rosenlawpllc.com
website: http://www.rosenlawpllc.com
The Richard L. Rosen Law Firm, PLLC and its predecessors, have been engaged in the practice of franchise law since 1969. We have been actively involved in representing franchising clients regarding the negotiation of franchise agreements, the analysis of franchise opportunities, litigation (on both federal and state court levels), arbitration of franchisor/franchisee disputes, and corporate and real estate matters pertaining to franchised businesses.
Our franchising practice includes the preparation and review of UFOC documents, the
registration of franchising entities under applicable state law, as
well as the formation and representation of franchise associations and
other franchisee operating entities. Our firm brings experience and
insight as well as an aggressive approach, when required, to the
representation of clients in franchising matters. The RIchard L. ROsen Law Firm, PLLC also maintains an active practice in transactional work involving real estate and corporate matters.
Our litigation practice encompasses many areas of law, including general commercial,
contact, real estate, and corporate matters. The firm also provides sophisticated trust and estate and asset protection counseling on behalf of its individual clients.
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