Charles S. Modell

Charles S. Modell

Minneapolis, MN recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2007
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13 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Franchise Law

Biography

Charles S. Modell has represented franchisors throughout the country in most every imaginable scenario over the course of his 40-year legal career. He counsels franchisors in every stage of their development, including the decision to franchise, preparation and registration of franchise documents, management of franchise relationships, franchise growth strategies, negotiation of supplier and joint venture agreements, and termination of franchise relationships. He also represents private equity companies and existing franchisors in buying and selling franchise companies.
Larkin Hoffman

13 Best Lawyers awards

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Overview

  • University of Florida, J.D., graduated 1977
  • University of Florida, graduated 1974
  • University of Florida, J.D., graduated 1977
  • University of Florida, graduated 1974

Client Testimonials

Chuck Modell is an excellent, dependable, creative, and responsive franchise counselor.

Mark Robertson (Hilton Worldwide, Inc.)

McLean, VA

Charles Modell is an excellent franchise and business lawyer. He is smart, articulate, practical, and great at problem-solving. I would enthusiastically recommend Chuck's services to potential clients to handle any potential franchise/business issue(s).

Tom O'Keefe (Anytime Fitness, LLC)

Awards & Focus

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2025 - Franchise Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2020 - Franchise Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2018 - Franchise Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2014 - Franchise Law
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Franchise Law, Minneapolis (2025)
  • Franchise Law, Minneapolis (2020)
  • Franchise Law, Minneapolis (2018)
  • Franchise Law, Minneapolis (2014)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Franchise Law

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