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Pam Merkle counsels and represents both experienced and start-up, franchisors and subfranchisors concerning a variety of franchising and business issues, including registration and disclosure issues, franchisee relations and termination issues, structuring and restructuring distribution and franchise relationships, and drafting franchise and related agreements. Ms. Merkle also works with clients on general corporate and business matters, including management and non-competition agreements and issues relating to the sale or acquisition of businesses. Bar Admissions Minnesota U.S. District Court Professional Associations & Memberships American Bar Association, Franchise Forum Children's Hospital Association, 1999-present International Franchise Association, Women in Franchising Minnesota Bar Association Minnesota Women Lawyers Education University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, J.D., summa cum laude Honors: Order of the Coif Moot Court Board, Chairman Trial Lawyers Award Grinnell College, Grinnell, IA, B.A., with honors University of Singapore, Singapore
Service Areas
Corporate Franchise and Distribution |
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Franchise and Distribution Experience
Franchisor Restructures Its National Franchise Program
Larkin Hoffman's franchise team advised a client with a long-standing, nationwide franchise system in restructuring its franchise program when it was acquired by a Fortune 500 company. Throughout the conversion process, the team also assisted the client in dealing with existing franchisees’ issues and concerns, with the objective of minimizing disputes, and maximizing franchisee buy-in to the new program.
Protection of Franchisor Confidential Information
A national franchisor contacted Larkin Hoffman when their Minneapolis franchisee ceased operations and transferred customer records to a competitor.
Cardinal Health Honors Larkin Hoffman for Promoting Diversity
Cardinal Health and affiliates honors Larkin Hoffman for their commitment to promoting diversity in the legal profession.
Larkin Hoffman Women's Networking Event at the Minneapolis Central Library
The Larkin Hoffman women attorneys hosted a professional networking event at the the Minneapolis Central Library. The annual event strives to connect women with women to foster professional relationships.Larkin Hoffman Women's Networking Event
The Larkin Hoffman women attorneys hosted a professional networking event at the Target Field Metropolitan Club.
Four Larkin Hoffman Franchise Attorneys to Participate in the 43rd Annual IFA Legal Symposium
Larkin Hoffman Franchise Attorneys Jim Susag, Chuck Modell, Cynthia Klaus, and Pam Merkle participated in the 43rd Annual IFA Legal Symposium held on May 17-19, 2010 at JW Marriott in Washington, DC.
Larkin Hoffman Attorneys Volunteer at Crisis Nursery
The Larkin Hoffman women attorneys committee sponsored the first of several breakfasts to support Crisis Nursery.
