Joseph J. "Joe" Fittante 15YEARSAWARDED

Joseph J. "Joe" Fittante

recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2008
Awarded Practice Areas
Franchise Law
*Named the "Lawyer of the Year" in this practice area in the 2027 edition in Minneapolis.
Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2027 - Franchise Law
Joseph J. "Joe" Fittante
Joseph J. "Joe" Fittante
Minneapolis, MN
Works at
Larkin Hoffman

19 Best Lawyers awards

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Biography

Joseph J. Fittante advises franchisors, both mature and emerging, on a variety of topics including structuring the relationship, registration and disclosure, supply chain, brand integrity, transfer and other system critical issues. He counts among his clients some of the most well-known brands in franchising. He routinely represents buyers and sellers of franchise systems.

He also serves as special franchise counsel to advise on system health and various other franchise issues in acquisitions of systems and on structuring and other issues in securitization transactions. Joe is a past chair of the American Bar Association Forum on Franchising and frequent author and lecturer on issues important to the franchise industry. Joe also serves as Larkin Hoffman’s President.

Works at
Larkin Hoffman

19 Best Lawyers awards

Larkin Hoffman logo

Locations

Education

  • William Mitchell College of Law, J.D., graduated 1996

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2027 - Franchise Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2023 - Franchise Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2016 - Franchise Law
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Franchise Law, Minneapolis (2027)
  • Franchise Law, Minneapolis (2023)
  • Franchise Law, Minneapolis (2016)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2027 for work in:
  • Franchise Law
Special Focus:
  • Corporate Transactions
  • Dealers
  • Distributors
  • International

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