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Douglas D. Smith - Highland, UT - Elite Lawyer
Elite Lawyer Since 2022

Douglas D. Smith

Nationwide and International Franchise Attorney


Practice Areas

Business Law

Main Office

FranchiseSmith, LLC
12494 N Montauk Lane
Highland, UT 84003
Phone: 503-840-0000

About Douglas D. Smith

Attorney Douglas Smith is licensed to practice law in Oregon and Utah. He is also admitted to represent cases in front of the United States Supreme Court. Doug Smith has focused on 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 disputes. He has a working knowledge of French and Romanian.

He has also served as an expert witness in franchise law litigation and attorney franchise malpractice actions and has extensive experience in franchise purchase negotiations and mediations representing both franchisors and franchisees. He is well versed in franchise-related antitrust, securities, real estate, employment, general corporate and business matters.

Mr. Smith has an in-depth understanding of how to structure and draft franchise agreements as well as disclosure materials. He helps his clients ensure that they comply with state and federal and international franchise and business laws.

Education

J. Reuben Clark Law School, Brigham Young University, J.D.-1978
Brigham Young University, B.A.-1976

Bar Associations

Oregon State Bar, Lake Oswego
Utah Bar Associations

Honors & Awards

Entrepreneur Magazine Top Franchise Law Firm, 2019-2022
Boutique Franchise Law Firm of the Year in Oregon, 2016-2023
Boutique Franchise Law Firm of the Year in Utah, 2021-2022
Global Law Experts Franchise Law Firm of the Year in Oregon, 2016-2022
Corporate LiveWire/LTG Publication - Franchise Lawyer of the Year 2013 USA, 2019-2020
Lawyer Network Annual Awards - Boutique Franchise Law Firm of the Year in Oregon, 2021-2022

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