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Offit Kurman Strengthens Business Law and Transactions Practice with Addition of Franchise Law Attorney David Cahn
Baltimore, MD – Offit Kurman is pleased to welcome attorney David Cahn to the firm’s Business Law and Transactions Practice Group. David joins the firm as a principal in the firm’s Baltimore, Maryland office. David brings over 25 years of legal experience, with a concentration in franchise law.
"David’s extensive experience and knowledge in franchise law will be an invaluable asset to our team and our clients,” said Thomas J. Major, Business Law and Transactions Practice Group Leader at Offit Kurman. “His addition reinforces the firm’s commitment to providing exceptional legal services and further strengthens our capabilities in serving diverse industries.”
David’s multifaceted national practice focuses on advising franchisors and franchisees on launching and growing their brands. His extensive client portfolio spans various sectors, including restaurants, hotels, fitness, education, transportation, home improvements, pharmacy, and boating.
He has become a trusted advisor within the restaurant and food service industry, having guided more than ten food service franchisors in their business journeys. These businesses rely on David for his expertise in preparing franchise disclosure documents and providing strategic business insights, from selecting business names and logos to prosecuting trademark registrations and enforcing trademark rights.
David’s practice encompasses essential legal services for franchisees and franchisors, including agreement negotiation, litigation and dispute resolution, expert witness capabilities, and real estate lease negotiation for retail and special-purpose facilities.
As outside general counsel, he provides business advice and representation to various companies, including full-service restaurants, leisure sailboat and powerboat providers, private equity firms, commercial real estate owners and lessors, and pharmacy-related organizations. David has also served as an antitrust counselor to trade and professional associations, providing them with valuable insights and guidance.
ABOUT OFFIT KURMAN
Offit Kurman, a full-service AmLaw 200 law firm with offices throughout the East Coast and in Southern California, serves dynamic businesses, individuals and families. Founded in 1987, the firm’s 280+ attorneys counsel clients across more than 30 areas of practice. Offit Kurman helps maximize and protect business value and personal wealth by providing innovative and entrepreneurial counsel that focuses on clients’ business objectives, interests and goals. The firm is distinguished by the quality, breadth and global reach of its legal services and a unique operational structure that encourages a culture of collaboration.
