We recently received a large monetary judgment for the full amount sought, plus penalties, interest and attorneys’ fees against a company alleged to have tortuously interfered with a contract to purchase a limousine and repair business.

We recently successfully prosecuted an action on behalf of a multi-unit pet services franchisee to enforce the terms of a settlement agreement against a franchisor that was not a party to the settlement agreement.

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We recently received summary judgment in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois in favor of Chicago based restaurant operator and franchisor in a lawsuit by a former manager who claimed he was terminated because he refused to work while ill with a flu virus.

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Daniel S. Kaplan has prepared a video and a thesis paper on The Evolutionary Experiences of an Ultramarathon Runner  for his Master’s in Liberal Arts from the University of Chicago. 

“Daniel Kaplan did a fantastic job defending our franchise operations from a lawsuit.”

– Franchisor Litigation Client

“We are extremely grateful for your expert guidance over the past few months and will refer others to you whenever possible.”

– Franchisee Dispute Resolution Client

“Dan is a franchise lawyer with a great practical understanding of business.”

– Franchisor Client

“In my opinion your advice was timely, understandable, and a significant and effective aid to our negotiation of the best agreement available, in addition to being an effective primer for us on the business practices that are followed in franchising.”

– Franchisee Initial Consultation Client

“He is extremely detailed in his research and communications of franchise law issues and their consequences.”

– Franchisor Client

“You have been a great partner of ours for going on 20 years.”

– Franchisor Client