Gary R. Duvall assists businesses to grow through franchising, licensing, and other distribution methods. He drafts franchise disclosure documents, and assists in dispute resolution. He develops strategies for international trademark portfolio development and protection. He represents domestic and international franchisors, trademark owners, suppliers, franchisees and associations, and distributors. His clients' industries include: e-commerce, retail, hospitality, and IT licensing.
Gary is a nationally recognized franchise expert and co-chair of Dorsey's Franchise and Distribution Law practice. He has been selected by his peers for inclusion in “The Best Lawyers in America,” 1995-present, Woodward/White, Inc. He is the only lawyer from the Pacific Northwest listed (by peer surveys) in "An International Who's Who of Franchise Lawyers," 1997-present, Law Business Research Ltd., London. Gary is a frequent speaker and an author of numerous articles on franchising, licensing, and the Internet.