Atty. Barry Kurtz
Barry Kurtz represents national and international franchisors and franchisees. A Certified Specialist in Franchise and Distribution Law (by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization), Barry is experienced in franchise development; state, national and international regulatory compliance and disclosure documents; unit sales and purchases; franchisor/franchisee transactions, and more.
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Barry Kurtz is a franchise attorney based in Encino, California, practicing at Lewitt Hackman. Educated at Southwestern Law School (JD, 1973) and University of California - Los Angeles (—, 1970). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Franchise Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Business Transactions (2026). Serands clients in Encino, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Barry Kurtz represents national and international franchisors and franchisees
- A Certified Specialist in Franchise and Distribution Law (by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization), Barry is experienced in franchise development
- state, national and international regulatory compliance and disclosure documents
- unit sales and purchases
- franchisor/franchisee transactions, and more
- As Chair of Lewitt Hackman's Franchise & Distribution Practice Group, Barry also works closely with the franchise litigation team to resolve franchise disputes
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Why local counsel matters in California
Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Encino are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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