Ronald Gardner is a partner at the top franchisee law firm Dady & Gardner, P.A. Hehas represented businesses in virtually all fifty states, including both single-owner and multi-unit franchisees. He has handled issues of unlawful termination, encroachment, and the franchisor's failure to comply with requirements of the FTC and state governments. He is also a nationally known speaker on franchise law and the Past Chair of the ABA's Forum on Franchising.
Ronald K. "Ron" Gardner, Jr.
Awarded Practice Areas
Commercial Litigation Franchise Law
Biography
Locations
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Education
- Hamline University, J.D., graduated 1994
Bar Admissions
Affiliations
- ABA Forum on Franchising - Chair
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus

Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
- Franchise Law, Minneapolis (2026)
- Franchise Law, Minneapolis (2024)
- Franchise Law, Minneapolis (2019)
- Franchise Law, Minneapolis (2015)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2027 for work in:
- Commercial Litigation
- Franchise Law
Special Focus:
- Automobile Dealerships
- Dealers
- Distribution
- Distributors
- Franchisees
- Litigation
Awards:
- Hamline University School of Law Distinguished Alumnus of the Year (2010)
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