About Harris
Harris Chernow, Partner in Reger Rizzo & Darnall's Philadelphia Office and Chair of the Firm's National Franchise & Distribution and Hospitality Practice Groups, has concentrated his practice on franchise, hotel, and business-related matters. Harris has developed his national franchise and hospitality practice by representing franchisors, franchisees, owners, brands, and distributors from coast to coast. He dedicates his practice to providing competent and effective counseling and guidance to clients involved in transactions and dispute resolution matters with a specific focus on franchise, hospitality, mergers and acquisitions, general corporate structuring, and leasing and real estate development. Representing both established leaders and start-ups, Harris's clients are involved in numerous industry sectors. Harris's reputation has established him as a highly sought after Mediator for franchise, hospitality, and general business disputes, He is known for his strong ability for bringing parties together to reach an amicable resolution. He is also frequently asked to serve as an independent Arbitrator.
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Awards & Recognition
- Lawyer of the Year: Franchise Law, Philadelphia (2026)
- Lawyer of the Year: Franchise Law, Philadelphia (2024)
- Lawyer of the Year: Franchise Law, Philadelphia (2019)
- Lawyer of the Year: Franchise Law, Philadelphia (2017)
- Lawyer of the Year: Franchise Law, Philadelphia (2014)
- Recognized: Franchise Law
- Practice Area: Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- Practice Area: Leisure and Hospitality Law
- Practice Area: Mediation
- Included in the Franchise Times list of Legal Eagles
- Included in the list of Franchise Super Lawyers and Top 100 Attorneys by Franchise Times
- Selected as one of only three franchise lawyers in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, and one of only 169 internationally, to be included in the list of International Who’s Who of Franchise Lawyers
- Received the Member of the Year award from the American Association of Franchisees and Dealers
- Included in the list of The Best Lawyers in America® in the area of Franchise Law
- Included in the list of 50 on the Fast Track by the Pennsylvania Law Weekly
- Included in the list of Pennsylvania Super Lawyers by Philadelphia Magazine
- Rated as an AV Preeminent® attorney by Martindale-Hubbell
- Recipient of the Temple University F. Eugene Dixon Jr. Inspiration Award
- Included in the list of 2017 Franchise Legal Players by 1851 Magazine