Attorney Profiles
Name: Doug Smith Occupation: Attorney specializing in franchising and multi-unit operations Birthplace: Idaho Falls, Idaho Education: Brigham Young University, - Bachelor's degree in political science, 1976; - J. Reuben Clark Law School, Brigham Young University, - Juris Doctorate, 1978 View Resume |
Douglas Smith has specialized in franchise law since 1981 with an emphasis on structure and drafting of franchise agreements and disclosure materials; selection and registration of trademarks; compliance with state and federal franchise and business opportunity laws including the preparation of relevant disclosure and registration materials; and franchise related litigation. He has also served as an expert witness in franchise law litigation and attorney malpractice actions and has extensive experience in franchise purchase negotiations representing both franchisors and franchisees. He is well versed in related antitrust, securities, real estate, employment, general corporate and business matters. |
Name: Ryan Smith Occupation: Attorney specializing in franchise and business law Birthplace: Provo, Utah Education: Brigham Young University, Bachelor's Degree in International Studies, minor in French Area Studies, 1999; University of Oregon School of Law, Juris Doctorate, 2003 View Resume in English View Resume in French |
Ryan Smith has specialized in franchise law since 2003. He focuses his practice on the representation of franchisors, franchisees and prospective franchise purchasers. He drafts franchise agreements and disclosure materials, reviews franchise documents for franchisees, and represents franchisors and franchise buyers in purchase negotiations and contractual disputes. Ryan also provides a range of business services, including services related to: formation of corporations and limited liability companies, business sales and purchases, lease review, and estate planning. |
Name: Bradley Smith Occupation: Attorney specializing in franchising, related business organization and intellectual property issues, and sports law. Birthplace: Provo, Utah Education: Brigham Young University, Bachelor's Degree in International Law and Diplomacy, European Studies minor, 2000; Pepperdine University School of Law, Juris Doctorate, 2004; Dispute Resolution Certificate from Strauss Institute for Dispute Resolution at Pepperdine University, 2004. |
Bradley Smith has specialized in franchise law since 2005. He focuses his practice on the representation of franchise systems and businesses and counsels them on franchise law and related intellectual property and business organization/transactional issues. He also counsels business owners on trademark, copyright, trade secret, and general business matters. He prosecutes trademark and service mark registrations with the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office and internationally, forms domestic and international business entities, and represents franchisors and franchisees in purchase negotiations and mediation. Brad also counsels sports leagues, team owners, and players in sports and athlete related legal issues. |