Spadea Lignana Franchise Attorneys is a top national franchise law firm with decades of experience. We prioritize practical solutions that maximize the return on investment for every legal dollar spent. Our attorneys deliver legal strategies tailored to each client's unique needs, fostering long-term success in the competitive franchise industry. We streamline the disclosure process using our proprietary software, ensuring efficiency and compliance. Our flat-fee policy guarantees predictable legal costs. We are dedicated to helping founders and entrepreneurs build legacy and generational wealth through franchising.
Spadea Lignana
PRACTICE AREAS: 3
BEST LAWYERS: ONES TO WATCH® IN AMERICA AWARDS: 1
Firm Details
PRACTICE AREAS: 3
BEST LAWYERS: ONES TO WATCH® IN AMERICA AWARDS: 1
Franchise Attorney & Co-Founder
Franchise Attorney & Co-Founder
Franchise Attorney & Partner
Franchise Attorney & Head of Trademark Practice
Franchise Attorney & Head of M&A Practice
Franchise Attorney & Partner
Franchise Attorney & Partner
Franchise Attorney & Partner
Franchise Attorney & Partner
Director of Business Development
- Cork & Candles
- Naz's Halal
- WorldKids School
- 2nd Family Home Care and Support Services
- Lola Beans
- Alsies
- 3-Day Kitchen & Bath
- Epic Septic
- Puddle Pool Services
- La Bottega
- Rainbow Academy
- Atomic Wings
- DeFelice Brothers Pizza
- Power Locker
- Topsail Steamer
Franchise Attorney & Co-Founder
Franchise Attorney & Co-Founder
Franchise Attorney & Partner
Franchise Attorney & Head of Trademark Practice
Franchise Attorney & Head of M&A Practice
Franchise Attorney & Partner
Franchise Attorney & Partner
Franchise Attorney & Partner
Franchise Attorney & Partner
Director of Business Development
- Cork & Candles
- Naz's Halal
- WorldKids School
- 2nd Family Home Care and Support Services
- Lola Beans
- Alsies
- 3-Day Kitchen & Bath
- Epic Septic
- Puddle Pool Services
- La Bottega
- Rainbow Academy
- Atomic Wings
- DeFelice Brothers Pizza
- Power Locker
- Topsail Steamer
Lawyers
Search Firm's Attorneys
Recognized since 2025 by
Elliot J. Boerman
Elliot Boerman is a franchise and corporate attorney in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with Spadea Lignana . He works with emerging and established brands on the legal considerations involved in franchise development, corporate operations, and business growth. Elliot advises franchisors on building and maintaining franchise systems while addressing state and federal franchise regulations. Before joining Spadea Lignana, he practiced at a regional law firm in North Carolina, where he advised clien...
Awards & Focus
Awards
- Industry Memberships: International Franchise Association (IFA), International Franchise Professionals Group (IFPG), American Bar Association (ABA), Philadelphia Franchise Association (PFA), Franchise Brokers Association (FBA) and FranServe.
- 2026-2027 INTA Commercialization of IP Committee: Kate Ng serves on this International Trademark Association committee, in its Franchising and Licensing Subcommittee.
- 2025-2027 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America: Best Lawyers recognition for Elliot Boerman in Corporate Law and Intellectual Property Law.
- 2023 Franchise Dictionary Magazine Cover Story: “Champions of Success for Franchise Founders,” a cover feature on the firm and its flat-fee approach.
- 2021 1851 Franchise Top Influencer: 1851 Franchise’s curated list of influential people in franchising. Tom Spadea was included.
- 2019-2026 Entrepreneur Top Franchise Supplier: Entrepreneur’s annual ranking of franchise service providers, based on franchisor surveys rating quality, cost and value.
- 2017-2020 1851 Franchise Legal Players: 1851 Franchise’s annual feature profiling leading franchise attorneys. Tom Spadea was named four years in a row.
- 2017-2026 Franchise Times Legal Eagles: Annual Franchise Times honor for franchise attorneys, chosen from peer and client nominations. Tom Spadea has been named every year.
Areas of Practice
- Corporate Law
- Franchise Law
- Franchising Your Business
- FDD Drafting and Annual Updates
- Franchise and Multi-Unit Agreements
- State Franchise Registrations
- Franchise Trademarks
- International and Master Franchising
- Franchise M&A
- Franchisor Due Diligence
- Franchise Disputes and Litigation
- Franchise Sales Compliance and Marketing Review
- Area Representative and Area Development Programs
- Commercial Lease Negotiation
- Corporate and Entity Formation for Franchisors
- Flat-Fee Franchisor Counsel (CORE Program)
- Intellectual Property Law
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