Spotlight
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Focuses on representing franchisors and franchisees in litigation, arbitration, and mediation
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Extensive experience drafting and registering Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDDs) and negotiating franchise and development agreements
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Handles complex business disputes, including breach of contract, trademark infringement, fraud claims, and non-compete enforcement
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International practice representing clients across the United States, Canada, South America, Europe, and Asia
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Seasoned litigator with experience in federal and state courts, as well as arbitration forums such as the American Arbitration Association and JAMS
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Successfully handled disputes across more than 35 U.S. states
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Deep industry experience in hospitality, including hotels, restaurants, nightlife, and fitness businesses
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Frequent speaker at leading franchising events, including those hosted by the American Bar Association and International Franchise Association
Served as an expert witness on franchise matters in multiple jurisdictions
Experience
Evan M. Goldman focuses on representing franchisors and franchisees in litigation, arbitration, and mediation. He also assists with drafting and registering Franchise Disclosure Documents and negotiating franchise agreements, area development agreements, and area representative agreements. Evan’s practice extends internationally, having represented clients in the United States, Canada, South America, Europe, Asia, and beyond.
In addition to his franchise work, Evan represents non-franchised clients in disputes involving termination issues, breach of contract, trademark infringement, fraud claims, and enforcement of non-competition agreements. He has extensive experience advising clients in the hospitality industry, including hotels, bars, nightclubs, caterers, private clubs, commercial properties, and fitness centers.
Evan is a seasoned litigator, handling business litigation matters in federal and state trial and appellate courts, as well as before the American Arbitration Association (AAA) and Judicial Arbitration and Mediation Services, Inc. (JAMS). He has litigated, arbitrated, or mediated in over 35 states throughout the U.S.
Evan regularly speaks on franchising matters at events such as the American Bar Association (ABA) Forum of Franchising, International Franchise Association (IFA) Legal Symposium, and the International Franchise Expo (IFE) in New York. He has also served as an expert witness on franchise matters in Michigan, New Jersey, Massachusetts, and other jurisdictions.
Credentials
Admitted to practice in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and the District of Columbia.
Admitted to multiple U.S. District Courts and U.S. Courts of Appeals, including:
U.S. District Court, Northern, Southern, and Eastern Districts of New York
U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Pennsylvania
U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey
U.S. District Court, Western District of Kentucky
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Indiana
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan
U.S. District Court, District of Nebraska
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin
U.S. Court of Appeals, Second, Third, Ninth, and Eleventh Circuits
Publications
New Sexual Harassment Regulations
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US DOL Audits Roadmap
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