About Us

It is no secret that starting any kind of business can be a challenge for even the most seasoned entrepreneurs.  When you enter the world of franchising, however, there are not only the “regular” small business issues, but also the dynamic of the franchisee-franchisor relationship.

The lawyers in the Franchise & Business Law Group at WTP in understand this relationship. 

David L. Cahn, the chair of the Franchise & Business Law Group, is a resource for entrepreneurs in the mid-Atlantic who seek legal advice and counsel from attorneys who have concentrated in this unique area of law, complemented by their familiarity with general business law.

Most of the firm's clients are either: (1) franchising their tried-and-tested business concepts; (2) purchasing a franchise, either as an existing business or to start up; or (3) active franchisees that have a dispute with their franchisor, are selling their franchise, or are purchasing or starting a non-franchised business.

Drawing on the resources of Whiteford Taylor & Preston, the Franchise & Business Law Group also represents many of its clients for legal matters beyond the scope of the franchise relationship, in issues such as commercial real estate leases or transactions, the buying or selling of an existing business, or intellectual property protection and licensing.

The Franchise & Business Law Group at WTP is a proud supplier member of the International Franchise Association.

About The Chair