Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2007 
Charles S. Modell has represented franchisors throughout the country in most every imaginable scenario over the course of his nearly 50-year legal career. He has counseled 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, and termination and non-renewal of franchise relationships. He has also represented private equity companies and existing franchisors in buying and selling franchise companies.
Chuck has also been retained on more than 20 occasions to testify as an expert witness on franchise issues in state and federal court and in arbitration. He is also adept at negotiating and has served more than 50 times as an independent mediator of disputes between franchisors and franchisees, having been called upon by counsel for both franchisors and franchisees to assist the parties in resolving their disputes.
Chuck has also been retained on more than 20 occasions to testify as an expert witness on franchise issues in state and federal court and in arbitration. He is also adept at negotiating and has served more than 50 times as an independent mediator of disputes between franchisors and franchisees, having been called upon by counsel for both franchisors and franchisees to assist the parties in resolving their disputes.
Chuck Modell is an excellent, dependable, creative, and responsive franchise counselor.
Mark Robertson (Hilton Worldwide, Inc.)
McLean, VA