Attorneys at Federal & Hasson have extensive experience and special expertise in handling disputes between franchisors and franchisees, with specific emphasis in hotel and restaurant operations.  Litigation issues have included franchise contract disputes, premises security, assaults on hotel and event patrons, personal injuries, drownings in hotel pools, other death and injury claims as the result of fires and insurance coverage issues. Other relevant areas of expertise include: management contracts, wrongful termination, employment law, labor issues, franchise agreements, hotel/ motel security, sexual harassment, and customer service claims.

The best negotiators are those who can quickly and accurately assess risks and liability, and resolve Clients’ disputes with others efficiently and effectively.  When disputes involving franchisors and franchisees arise, the attorneys at Federal & Hasson first attempt to resolve their disputes through direct negotiation with the adverse party, whenever possible, and through alternative dispute resolution methods such as arbitration and mediation.  However, they are always prepared to go to trial and to litigate if and when necessary. 

The Franchise and Hospitality dispute resolution team for Federal & Hasson includes Mort Aronson, former General Counsel for Intercontinental Hotels, R. Keegan Federal, Jr., Keith Hasson, Julie Fleming-Brown, and Mike O’Neill.

Please view some of our Franchise and Hospitality Law Representative Cases.