Joshua Becker
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Notably, Josh acts as de facto outside counsel for many clients, advising on the full spectrum of legal issues impacting business today. Whether creating, growing, buying, or selling a business or protecting valuable IP assets, Josh draws upon his many years of proven skill in negotiating and closing franchising deals, mergers and acquisitions, entity formation, joint ventures, and other commercial agreements of all kinds.

Josh delivers a deep bench of expertise to both franchisors and franchisees. Franchisor clients appreciate his efficiency and aptitude for developing, maintaining, and revamping franchise programs; drafting franchise, license, and development agreements; counseling new and established franchisors with regard to the franchise sales process; and assisting franchisors to comply with federal and state franchise and business opportunity laws. He advises on all aspects of the franchise relationship, including operational compliance, enforcing system standards, default, termination, renewal, workouts, transfers, remodeling/reimaging, debt restructuring, acquisition of franchised outlets, sale of company-operated outlets, and sale of franchise systems.

Moreover, Josh advises on a broad range of agreements for franchisors, including asset purchases, licenses, assignments, and non-disclosure agreements, as well as promissory notes, fee deferral and/or abatement agreements, guarantees, termination, and renewal agreements. Josh offers practical know-how regarding how franchise relationships are structured and operated, as well as evaluates and negotiates area development and franchise initiatives.

As an IP lawyer, Josh’s clients include software, graphic, digital media, and other technology companies. For such clients, he negotiates and closes domestic and international license agreements, advises on corporate formation and business structuring, and assists with the day-to day legal issues these clients face.

Josh also provides legal counsel regarding trademark registration and maintenance, licensing, copyrights, trademarks, and internet protections and procedures.

Andrew F. Diamond, President

Angry Crab Franchise, LLC (franchisor for Angry Crab Shack Restaurants)

I was referred to Josh Becker and his team at Gallagher & Kennedy to assist in the development of a national and international franchising business. Josh has provided the business strategy and legal guidance a young company needs as it navigates through growth and expansion on a national and international level. Over the years, our relationship with G&K has grown from franchising to include a number of additional business matters including company formation, real estate, and business dispute resolution. We feel well advised and represented by Gallagher & Kennedy whenever we need their advice, counsel, and representation.

Brittany Driscoll, Co-Founder & CEO

Squeeze Massage

To put it simply, Josh Becker is second to none. Reliable, kind, creative, and funny to boot. He has guided the strategic development of our business since inception and six years later remains an invaluable partner and trusted advisor. I can't recommend him highly enough, nor find an adequate way to thank him for his counsel over the years.