Andrew Beilfuss

Practical franchise counsel and dispute resolution

Andy Beilfuss is a nationally recognized advisor on issues that affect how businesses get products to market. His primary focus is on litigating franchise, product marketing and distribution disputes, though he also counsels on direct sales, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), and contractual and regulatory matters. Leveraging his business and legal knowledge with his network of contacts around the world, Andy advances the business and legal goals of many types of clients, including:

• Franchise entities, addressing key concerns in the franchisor-franchisee relationship such as marketing, quality and operation standards.
• Manufacturers
• Specialty retailers
• Sales representatives, both those directly employed by product makers and independent consultants
• Distributors

With a master’s degree in business and having worked for two Fortune 50 companies before becoming an attorney, Andy has the rare ability to understand the intersection of business and legal issues facing clients, which enables him to craft cost-effective and practical solutions for his clients worldwide.

• Litigating complex disputes relating to franchise and product marketing and distribution. Clients in multiple business sectors trust Andy to advise them on all aspects of litigation, including pre-lawsuit negotiations, motion practice, trial preparation, actual trial and post-trial motions. Additionally, Andy has experience in both state and federal appeals courts.
• Conducting due diligence on high-profile franchise- and distribution-related mergers and acquisitions.
• Drafting franchise and other contracts and advising on regulatory matters, including guidance on product distribution, state and federal franchise laws, the Uniform Commercial Code, terms and conditions of sale and state distribution, and relationship laws.
• Strategizing and advising on complex commercial disputes beyond franchising and distribution in state and federal courts, arbitrations, mediations and administrative hearings.