Rauchway Law is a trusted legal partner specializing in franchise law and business litigation, providing both corporate and litigation services to help clients achieve their objectives. The firm stands out for its focused expertise in representing businesses within franchising, product distribution, retail, and licensing, leveraging years of industry experience to deliver innovative and cost-effective legal solutions.
Led by Marisa Rauchway Sverdlov, a seasoned attorney recognized as a 2019 “New Leader of the Bar” by the New Jersey Law Journal and selected for New Jersey Super Lawyers – Rising Stars in 2017 and 2018, the firm offers strategic counsel and litigation services tailored to each client’s unique needs. It represents a broad spectrum of clients, including franchisees, franchisors, distributors, retailers, suppliers, and manufacturers, often in high-stakes disputes where a business’s survival may be at risk.
Services Offered
- Franchise Law
- Becoming a Franchisee
- Franchisee Services
- Franchising, Licensing and Joint Ventures
- Franchise Litigation
- Hidden (“Accidental”) Franchise Identification and Counseling
- Business Counsel
- Commercial Litigation
- Breach of Contract Claims
- Misappropriation of Trade Secrets
- Real Estate Disputes
- Construction Disputes
- Disputes Among Distributors, Retailers, Suppliers, and Manufacturers
- Strategic Legal Advisory for Franchise Purchases
- Franchise Development Life Cycle Counseling
The firm operates from offices in New Jersey and New York and handles matters nationally, adhering to prevailing rules and guidelines. It is particularly noted for its insights and resources on franchise-related legal issues, including adaptations to regulatory changes and industry challenges.
