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Welcome to ZorBlog: A Legal Blog for Franchisors

By Doug Berry & Dan Oates on July 1, 2014
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Thank you for stopping by; we’re glad you’re here. We created this blog as a resource for franchisors, potential franchisors, and others interested in the franchise industry and laws.

Why ZorBlog? Well, other than the cool factor, it concisely conveys both the intended audience and the focus of our content: franchisors and issues relating to franchising. When we sat down to choose a name, all of the natural choices were taken, and rather than use pacificnorthwestfranchiselawblog.com (doesn’t that just roll off the tongue?), we came up with ZorBloglaw.com – or ZorBlog for short.

We represent franchisors, so we naturally discuss the laws, cases, economy, and overall business environment from the perspective of “Zors.” Our goal is to post about the things we inevitably end up talking about in the hallway between our offices, but to expand the audience to include you in the conversation.

We look forward to continuing the conversation with you.
– Dan, Doug, and Shannon

Photo of Doug Berry Doug Berry

For over thirty years, Doug has served as a trial lawyer representing franchisors and suppliers in connection with disputes with their franchisees and distributors. In recent years, Doug has also devoted considerable time providing antitrust and distribution counseling, and has assisted several clients…

For over thirty years, Doug has served as a trial lawyer representing franchisors and suppliers in connection with disputes with their franchisees and distributors. In recent years, Doug has also devoted considerable time providing antitrust and distribution counseling, and has assisted several clients with the evaluation and acquisition of other franchising companies.

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Photo of Dan Oates Dan Oates

Dan is a member of the firm’s franchise & distribution, petroleum, and litigation practice teams. Dan has litigated franchise and petroleum marketing cases in state and federal courts located in Washington and throughout the country. He also has extensive experience litigating trademark disputes…

Dan is a member of the firm’s franchise & distribution, petroleum, and litigation practice teams. Dan has litigated franchise and petroleum marketing cases in state and federal courts located in Washington and throughout the country. He also has extensive experience litigating trademark disputes in court and in administrative proceedings before the United States Trademark Trial and Appeal Board. In addition to franchise disputes, Dan has brad commercial litigation experience in a number of other areas including real estate, construction, insurance and sales.

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    Miller Nash Graham & Dunn LLP
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