Franchise law is a complex field that requires specialization. That’s why Goldstein's franchise lawyers represent franchisees and dealers exclusively.

In addition to our reputation as franchise litigators, we offer you a vast array of legal counseling services. We’ll comb through your franchise agreement and help you decipher the fine print your franchisor may not want you to read.

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Before choosing a franchise law firm, you should take the time to interview several franchise lawyers and franchise attorneys. Find a franchise attorney or franchise law firm that possesses an extensive experience and expertise in franchise law.

Goldstein is recognized as one of the top national franchise law firms. We bring you a staff of highly talented and experienced franchise lawyers to represent franchisees in every issue of concern, to prevent or resolve any dispute in your franchise agreement.
Goldstein offers franchise agreement assistance in every state throughout the country.

We also strongly believe in rapport between you and your franchise attorney. We’re committed to building a productive long-term relationship during your tenure in the franchise world.

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JEFFREY M. GOLDSTEIN

Jeff Goldstein is the founding member of Goldstein, a litigation boutique in Washington, DC. Jeff represents his national clientele in complex commercial litigation cases in courts throughout the country. Jeff has been practicing law for over 20 years and is recognized as one of the top franchise litigators in the country. Jeff graduated magna cum laude from Bucknell University with degrees in Philosophy and Economics. Jeff obtained his Juris Doctor degree from Boston University Law School, where he simultaneously obtained a Master's Degree in Economics. After graduating from law school, Jeff began his career at the Federal Trade Commission, where he was Assistant to the Deputy Director of the Bureau of Competition. After leaving the federal government, Jeff joined the Antitrust Litigation Departments of two of the largest corporate law firms in the world, Skadden, Arps and Morgan, Lewis in Washington, DC. Jeff then moved to Philadelphia where he was a Partner at Spector, Gadon Rosen, a litigation boutique in downtown Philadelphia. After his son Noah was born in 1999, Jeff moved back to Washington, DC and founded Goldstein. Jeff specializes in wrongful termination, fraud, unfair competition, restrictive covenant, RICO and encroachment cases. Jeff's litigation experience and expertise also makes him uniquely qualified to provide particularly valuable advice to his clients who are negotiating franchise and distribution agreements. Jeff is a frequent guest lecturer on panels addressing franchise and dealership litigation. Goldstein has experience serving as general counsel to several national franchisee and dealer associations. Jeff has also served as an expert witness in franchise litigation in two federal court cases. Jeff's innovative and aggressive approach to litigation has resulted in his clients obtaining many favorable cutting-edge decisions.

JOHN T. DOYLE

John T. Doyle is an experienced litigation attorney who has served as Counsel to Goldstein for the past seven years. During his tenure with the firm, he has consistently served as a vital and essential component of what is certainly one of the top franchise litigation firms in the country. Mr. Doyle is a zealous and successful litigator who has practiced in New Jersey for the last ten years. Simultaneously, he has maintained his own private practice based in Clinton, New Jersey which specializes not only in franchise litigation but also in family law, criminal defense, personal injury, municipal court matters, as well as commercial and civil litigation.

Mr. Doyle graduated magna cum laude from Providence College with a degree in English. He then obtained his Juris Doctor degree from Seton Hall University Law School. While attending law school, he interned with the esteemed Honorable Murray Simon and clerked for both the Union County firm of Hehl & Hehl and the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office. Prior to embarking on his own private practice and subsequently joining the Goldstein firm, Mr. Doyle served as counsel for the New York firm of Seeger Weiss on two of the largest class action insurance fraud cases to date. John, who is a lifelong New Jersey resident, has been married to his lovely wife, Lisa, for eight years and currently resides in Hunterdon County, New Jersey.

Mr. Goldstein relies on Mr. Doyle as his right hand man in the Goldstein firm due to his impressive experience, knowledge and dedication to excellence. John is a staunch and zealous advocate for his clients. Moreover, his tenacity, drive and fervent desire for success allows him to serve the clients of Goldstein with the kind of first rate representation and advocacy that Goldstein’s clients expect and deserve from a firm of its caliber.