April 2020 - Kaufman & Canoles is pleased to announce that Stephen E. Story was selected as a 2020 “Legal Eagle,” one of the nation’s “Top Lawyers in Franchising,” by Franchise Times magazine. Mr. Story was the only attorney in Hampton Roads to be selected for this prestigious honor in the national publication, for the third time since 2014.
Mr. Story is the Chairman of Kaufman & Canoles’ Franchise Practice Group. He represents several local, regional, and national franchisors and also multiple-unit operator franchisees and single-unit franchisees in all aspects of franchise law.
Franchise Times, a national industry publication for franchisors and multi-unit franchisees, annually recognizes “the best and brightest legal minds” in the field who “live and breathe franchising.” Legal Eagles are nominated by their clients and peers, then independently vetted by the Franchise Times editorial board for their focused franchise practice, positive client outcomes, and understanding of the unique nuances of the franchise business model.
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