Dawn thrives on being responsive to, and getting to know, her clients and their businesses so she can help them find the best and most practical business solution when faced with legal disputes. Her exceptional client service was recognized when she was awarded the 2024 Client Choice Award winner for franchise in Missouri, and she was also named Franchise Lawyer of the Year for Missouri for two consecutive years.

As Co-Group Leader of the UB Greensfelder’s Franchise & Distribution Industry, Dawn heads a team of litigation and transactional attorneys who represent clients nationally and internationally, from start-ups to some of the largest and most recognized brands. Dawn’s practice focuses on all aspects of the franchise relationship, including termination and non-renewal, claims under state and federal relationship laws such as disclosure and fraud claims, and other claims that are common in these relationship disputes, such as breach of contract, fraud, tortious interference, deceptive trade practices, unlawful pricing, trademark infringement, unfair competition, violation of restrictive covenants, and indemnification claims.