Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2025 
Ryan Whitfill is a transactional attorney at CM Law, LLP in Dallas, Texas, whose practice focuses on Franchise Law and licensing matters. He advises franchisors, franchisees, licensors, distributors, master franchisees, and area developers on a range of domestic and international franchise matters.
His practice includes advising clients on the legal aspects of structuring, operating, and expanding franchise systems in compliance with U.S. and international franchise registration and disclosure requirements, as well as state franchise relationship laws.
Mr. Whitfill has represented franchise businesses of various sizes across a broad range of industries, including quick-service and full-service restaurants, childcare and preschool concepts, pool care and maintenance stores, car rental companies, professional education franchises, in-home senior care services, oil-change shops, auto parts suppliers, ice cream, yogurt and gelato shops, home renovation companies, day spas, technology and service companies, check-cashing franchises, and retail businesses.
Through his work in franchise and licensing law, Mr. Whitfill assists clients with legal matters related to franchise system development, franchise operations, disclosure documents, registration requirements, franchise agreements, and ongoing regulatory compliance.
