Luther Lanard, PC

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  Doug Luther

  Attorney

  I spent the first part of my career working at some of the most prestigious law firms in the country. During that time, I, along with my teams, represented everyone from billionaires to celebrities to Fortune 500 companies. On behalf of plaintiffs, I have obtained verdicts, pre-trial judgments, and settlements amounting to more than $20 million. Representing corporate and individual defendants, I have achieved verdicts, pre-trial judgments, and settlements successfully defending against claims exceeding tens of millions of dollars I also represented many franchisors as I learned the ins and outs of franchise law and became Chair of the California Lawyers Association’s Franchise Law Committee. I would go on to become the general counsel of a growing franchise brand, Amada Senior Care. At Amada I built out the legal department and put together the processes to manage legal issues. I was responsible for Amanda’s franchise registration and relationship obligations, litigation, contract negotiation, commercial transactions, corporate development and governance, and advising on employment, insurance, and data privacy law, among others. During my career, I have received invaluable training and learned how franchisors defend cases and what strategies and tactics they use to defeat franchisees’ claims. I also learned what causes franchisors to settle and how best to negotiate agreements with them. After a decade of practicing, I decided to start my own law firm, designed to be one of the premier franchise law firms in the country. When not lawyering, I take advantage of the California sunshine and get outdoors as much as possible (running, biking, swimming, surfing) while spending time with my family.

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  Nancy L. Lanard

  Attorney

  Nancy Lanard is passionate about her clients and their success. For over 25 years Nancy has prided herself in listening to her clients, thinking outside the box to respond to their needs and speaking to them in plain English and not legalese. With her years of experience as an in-house attorney and as a business owner herself, Nancy can better advise her business clients, and brings to the relationship an in-depth understanding and compassion for their business situations and needs. She is the author of many articles, has been quoted in numerous national publications and has been interviewed for many video and audio podcasts and radio programs on the topic of business and franchise law. Her years of experience representing clients buying a franchise or businesses that want to expand by franchising nationwide, has earned her the award of Legal Eagle for over 12 consecutive years. Nancy not only represents start-ups and small to mid-size companies as their legal advisor, she also represents commercial tenants/franchisees nationwide for many franchise chains, including My Salon Suite, Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa, Pet Supplies Plus, Scout & Molly’s, Huntington Learning Center and Sylvan Learning Center, among others. Nancy believes that every successful business has a team behind it consisting of a business attorney and a business accountant. Nancy would like to be on your business team. Let her know how she can make your business dreams a reality. Nancy started her legal practice working as an in-house attorney for several very large corporations, the last of which was Nutri/System, Inc., which at the time was the number one weight-loss company in the United States, having 1300 franchised locations and 500 corporate locations. While at Nutri/System, she oversaw mass tort litigation of over 500 personal injury/product liability lawsuits, responded to federal investigations of her clients by the FDA and FTC, advised on American’s with Disabilities Act compliance, prepared employment manuals, assisted with international and national trademark and patent licensing and provided bankruptcy and antitrust advice. When Nutri/System, Inc. went into bankruptcy over 25 years ago, Nancy started her law firm. With her years of experience as an in-house attorney and as a business owner herself, Nancy can better advise her business clients, and brings to the relationship understanding and compassion for their business situations and needs. Nancy’s experience has included advising and assisting with evaluation of franchise documents, general corporate and real estate counseling (including negotiating and drafting contracts, handling the purchase and sale of businesses, drafting joint venture agreements, and representing businesses in the buying, selling, developing, managing, and leasing of real estate). She has also assisted with hiring, firing, promoting and managing employees and the issues surrounding those actions; preparing financing documentation; advising on federal regulations; and drafting and negotiating documentation for the sale and acquisition of franchises, including preparing Franchise Disclosure Documents and Franchise Agreements. Nancy is a magna cum laude graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, having graduated in three years with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Spanish, obtained her Masters of Science degree in Education the following year, with honors, and then subsequently graduated with a Juris Doctor degree from Villanova University School of Law in the top ten percent of her class and on the Law Review. Nancy is a member of the American Bar Association Business Law Section and Forum on Franchising, the Pennsylvania Bar Association where she has sat on the Board of the Solo and Small Firm Section, and has been appointed to the Women in the Profession Commission, and the Montgomery County Bar Association’s Business Law Section and Franchise Law Committee. She sits on the Board of Directors and is Chair of the Virtual Programming Committee which includes the Virtual Speaker Series for Women Owned Law (WOL), is on the Board of Directors of PBN (Professional Business Network), has been an Ambassador for the Suburban Horsham Willow Grove Chamber of Commerce and the Women’s Resource Group of the Eastern Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce, and former chair of the Women’s Business Resource Network of the Horsham Chamber of Commerce. Nancy is active in neighborhood relations and has assisted the youth in her community through various volunteer activities. Nancy resides in suburban Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and enjoys spending time with her family. Her favorite pastime is photography – particularly photos of sunsets, birds and her family.

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  Beverly Bradshaw

  Attorney

  Beverly received her Juris Doctorate from University of California, Los Angeles School of Law, and graduated from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona with a Bachelor of Science in Biology. During her tenure at UCLA Law, she served as a research assistant to acclaimed Constitutional Law Professor, Adam Winkler – assisting in many projects including, an amicus curiae for the Second Amendment case, District of Columbia v. Heller, argued before the United States Supreme Court in 2008. Upon graduating from UCLA Law, Beverly began her legal career with Best Best & Krieger LLP as an associate in the Special Districts practice group, where she was counsel to public agencies such as the Riverside County Transportation Commission. As counsel to public agencies, Beverly negotiated and drafted contracts for multi-billion dollar projects, such as the Route 91 Toll Road expansion. Beverly went on to establish her own private practice, specializing in business transactional law. Beverly also served as a Deputy Labor Commissioner with the State of California, where she heard and adjudicated wage disputes between employers and employees as governed by the California Labor Code. Concurrent to her legal education and practice, Beverly co-owned a small business, China Palace Restaurant, where she oversaw financial operations. Beverly is a three-time cancer fighter. She enjoys gardening and exploring wildlife on the vast hiking trails in Southern California. Beverly lives in Orange County, California with her husband and three spoiled dogs.

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  Erin Pallas Gray

  Attorney

  Erin earned her Juris Doctorate from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law, and graduated from the University of Michigan with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science. Erin has over eleven years of legal experience where she has concentrated her practice on franchise, business and real estate law. With extensive experience in both litigation and transactional matters, Erin is dedicated to effectively and zealously advocating for her clients. Erin is licensed to practice law in both Pennsylvania and California. Erin lives in Philadelphia and enjoys spending time with her family, cooking and yoga.

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  Kimberly Meyer

  Attorney

  Kimberly received her Juris Doctorate from Widener University Commonwealth Law School, having received multiple awards. She also holds a Master’s in Public Administration from Pennsylvania State University and a Bachelor of Science degree from Kutztown University of Pennsylvania in Electronic Media. She is licensed to practice law in both Pennsylvania and Florida. Prior to becoming an attorney, Kimberly worked in the human resources field where she oversaw the high-volume employment testing and promotion processes for a large Commonwealth of Pennsylvania agency. Her experience provides fresh insight to difficult issues. Kimberly enjoys spending quality time with her family. She lives in Pennsylvania with her husband, two teenaged children and the family dog, Tillie.

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  Daniel Ngai

  Attorney

  Daniel Ngai earned his Juris Doctor and Certificate of Concentration in Civil Litigation from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law. During law school, Mr. Ngai served as Staff Editor for the Hastings Business Law Journal and earned the Witkin and CALI Awards for the highest grade in Civil Procedure. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology and Social Behavior, a Minor Certificate in Criminology, and a Certification of Legal Assistantship from the University of California, Irvine. Mr. Ngai’s practice focuses on intellectual property and business litigation covering various areas including trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, partnership dissolutions, and contractual disputes. He has successfully prosecuted and defended numerous trademark opposition and cancellation proceedings before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board of the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Mr. Ngai has represented clients in global intellectual property matters throughout Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, South America, and the Middle East. Prior to law school, Mr. Ngai worked as a litigation paralegal at a large intellectual property law firm for many years, where he supported numerous high-profile patent litigation cases.

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  Rebecca Renn

  Attorney

  Rebecca obtained her Juris Doctorate degree, cum laude, from Regent University in Virginia Beach, Virginia in 2001. She also holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Columbus State University in Columbus, Georgia. She is licensed to practice law in both Pennsylvania and Georgia. Rebecca has a broad range of legal experience, having worked as a litigator in both Georgia and Pennsylvania. She lives in Pennsylvania with her three teenage children.

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  Sara Korol

  Attorney

  Sara graduated magna cum laude with her Juris Doctorate degree from the University at Buffalo Law School, having received the Virginia Leary award for excellence in International Law. Sara had previously been awarded the honor of being Phi Beta Kappa at the University of Rochester, where Sara received her Bachelor’s degree in Economics. Sara is a member of the Pennsylvania Bar Association and two local bar associations. Sara is licensed in Pennsylvania, New York and Florida. Sara enjoys spending time playing the violin in community orchestras and spending time with her family. Sara has worked for Nancy Lanard for years and focuses her practice on franchising, buying and selling businesses, lease negotiations, and other general business practices that are often difficult to navigate alone. Sara’s unique insight provides her clients with the richest of resources.

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