Paul R. Fransway

Paul R. Fransway

Franchise Law
Recognized Since Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2013

About Paul

Paul R. Fransway concentrates his practice on franchise, distribution, trademark and unfair competition law. He serves as primary franchise counsel for a number of national franchisors, and he helps them comply with disclosure and registration requirements under the Federal Trade Commission and various state laws. Mr. Fransway is also an expert in all aspects of franchise contract enforcement, including covenants not to compete, trademark infringement, and post-termination remedies, both in court and in arbitration.

Paul R. Fransway concentrates his practice on franchise, distribution, trademark and unfair competition law. He serves as primary franchise counsel for a number of national franchisors, and he helps them comply with disclosure and registration requirements under the Federal Trade Commission and various state laws. Mr. Fransway is also an expert in all aspects of franchise contract enforcement, including covenants not to compete, trademark infringement, and post-termination remedies, both in court and in arbitration.

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Mei Lin Zhang

Jan 04, 2026

Transformed Our Distribution Network Compliance

Paul completely overhauled our distribution agreements to prevent future legal issues. His proactive approach identified vulnerabilities we hadn't considered. By updating our contracts and trademark p...

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Lakshmi Patel

Jan 04, 2026

Achieved Complete Dismissal of Baseless Claims

When a former franchisee filed frivolous trademark infringement charges, Paul had them dismissed entirely. His mastery of unfair competition law exposed the claims' weaknesses early. He prevented the...

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Elena Volkov

Jan 04, 2026

Guided Our International Franchise Expansion Successfully

Paul's assistance with our expansion into three new states was flawless. He navigated different registration requirements seamlessly and ensured full FTC compliance. His strategic advice on local regu...