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Brian Howard Cole

Law Offices of Brian H. Cole
  • Business Law
  • California, Colorado
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Biography

I am a Certified Specialist in Franchise and Distribution Law (according to the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization).

My experience spans a wide variety of transactional and regulatory matters, including drafting and registering franchise agreements and related documents, buying and selling both individual franchised locations and franchise chains, leasing sites for businesses, and other contractual matters.  I also have experience advising clients with a variety of operational issues, especially with respect to restaurant businesses, including employment matters, health code, and liquor licenses. 

Practice Area
Business Law
Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
Additional Practice Area
  • Franchise and Distribution Law
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
California
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Colorado
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Professional Experience
Franchise Attorney
Law Offices of Brian H. Cole
- Current
Counsel
Bryan Cave LLP
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Of Counsel
Jenkins & Gilchrist LLP
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Corporate Counsel
Pizza Hut, Inc. (YUM! Brands)
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Corporate Counsel
Pizza Hut, Inc. (PepsiCo, Inc.)
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Education
The University of Texas
J.D.
with honors
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Rice University
B.A.
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Professional Associations
Current
Activities: California State Bar – Franchise Law Committee (2003-2007; Vice Chair 2005-2006; Chair 2006-2007)
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Current
Activities: American Bar Association – Member, Forum on Franchising
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Current
Activities: National Franchise Council – Founding Board Member; Former Officer
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California State Bar - Franchise Law Committee
Chair
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California State Bar - Franchise Law Committee
Member
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California State Bar - Franchise Law Committee
Vice-Chair
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California State Bar - Franchise Law Committee
Secretary
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Certifications
Franchise and Distribution Law
State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization
Websites & Blogs
Website
Website
Contact & Map
128 - 12th Place
P. O. Box 3513
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Telephone: (310) 576-2163
Telephone: (310) 980-8814
Telephone: (310) 980-8814