Breton H. Permesly New York, New York,
| phone | 212-755-3100 |
| fax | 212-755-3174 |
| dkaufmann@kaufmannfeiner.com | |
Bret has extensive experience litigating franchise, intellectual property, non-compete, and other commercial disputes in state and federal court. Bret also has experience structuring new and existing franchise systems, establishing and administering national franchise compliance programs, counseling franchisors regarding registration and disclosure laws, and assisting franchisors with relationship and termination issues. Prior to joining Kaufmann Gildin Robbins & Oppenheim, LLP, Bret clerked for the United States Magistrate Judge Frances H. Stacey and United States District Judge Melinda Harmon.
- Bar Admissions:
- New York
- Florida
- District of Columbia
- U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Florida
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Florida
- Education:
- Florida State University College of Law, Tallahassee, Florida,
2005
J.D.
Honors: Cum Laude - Washington and Lee University,
2002
B.A.
Honors: Cum Laude
- Published Works:
- Co-Author, "Licensing versus Franchising: Harness Multi-Unit Growth...and Avoid Pitfalls", Today's Restaurant, August, 2009
- Co-Author, "So You Want to Purchase A Franchise. Now What?", Franchise Forum's Weblog, October, 2008
- Contributing Assistance, "Franchising in Unique Venues", American Bar Association Forum on Franchising, October, 2008
- Classes/Seminars Taught:
- Speaker, "How to Franchise your Business", Suncoast Business Opportunity Expo, Tampa, Florida (July 2010)
- Speaker, "One for All and All for One: Understanding and Improving the Franchisee/Franchisor Relationship", International Franchise Expo, Washington, D.C. (April 2008)
- Past Employment Positions:
- United States Magistrate Judge Frances H. Stacey, Clerk
- United States District Judge Melinda Harmon, Clerk
