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Franchising

Steven McFarland Commercial LitigationFranchisingLitigationMass Torts

Steven McFarland

Steve focuses his practice in the areas of business litigation and franchise and distribution litigation. He has worked on business, franchise, and distribution matters for clients in a range of industries, including the banking, hotel, industrial coatings, and manufactured home industries. He also has experience handling matters in the area…
tthorp
August 12, 2026
Dawn M. Johnson FranchisingShares Client PhilosophyWomen

Dawn M. Johnson

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…
tthorp
August 20, 2025
Trent M. Johnson Franchising

Trent M. Johnson

Trent Johnson has concentrated on product distribution law since the beginning of his career at Foley and now devotes the vast majority of his practice to counseling manufacturers on many of the key facets of their resale relationships. Trent routinely advises his clients — from Fortune 100 companies to smaller…
BTIConsulting
May 29, 2024
Darren K. Sharp ComplianceFranchisingRegulatoryShares Client Philosophy

Darren K. Sharp

Darren Sharp co-chairs the firm’s Franchising and Distribution practice area. He has successfully tried jury trials to verdict in state and federal courts, and he has handled arbitrations involving business and employment disputes. Because of his achievements, Darren is recognized as a Missouri/Kansas Super Lawyer® and received an “AV-Preeminent” peer…
tthorp
June 12, 2023