Atty. Daniel B. "Dan" Warshawsky

Atty. Daniel B. "Dan" Warshawsky

Dan is a franchise, licensing and distribution attorney who represents clients in all aspects of franchise and distribution law. His practice focuses on franchise structuring and development, preparation of franchise disclosure documents and agreements, franchise registrations and exemptions, franchise relations, franchise compliance, franchise avoidance, international franchising, mergers and acquisitions of franchise systems, distributorships and licensing.

Scottsdale Scottsdale 24 yrs experience 24 year
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Profile Summary

About Daniel B. "Dan" Warshawsky at a glance

Daniel B. "Dan" Warshawsky is a franchise attorney based in Scottsdale, Arizona, practicing at Warshawsky Law Group PLLC. They have 24+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2002. Admitted to practice in Arizona (2002). Educated at The University of Arizona (JD, 2002) and University of Colorado at Boulder (—, 1999). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Franchise Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026). Serands clients in Scottsdale, AZ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Dan is a franchise, licensing and distribution attorney who represents clients in all aspects of franchise and distribution law
  • His practice focuses on franchise structuring and development, preparation of franchise disclosure documents and agreements, franchise registrations and exemptions, franchise relations, franchise compliance, franchise avoidance, international franchising, mergers and acquisitions of franchise systems, distributorships and licensing
  • Dan represents both franchisor and franchisee clients, although his practice predominantly involves the representation of franchisor clients
  • Dan has worked with hundreds of franchise systems over his career
  • He assists with all aspects of franchising other than litigation matters
  • He has launched hundreds of new franchise systems and helped his clients establish and grow their national (and in some cases international) presence in a legally compliant manner
  • He has significant experience with international franchising
  • In fact, Dan has been involved with franchise transactions in nearly 200 countries, representing some of the most globally recognized franchise brands
  • Dan started his legal career as a regulatory attorney providing compliance advice to various financial institutions
  • In 2004, Dan was asked to assist with a franchise matter
  • From that day forward, Dan dedicated his practice exclusively to franchising
  • He spent the first several years of his legal career with Greenberg Traurig, which, at the time, was one of the largest law firms in the United States
  • Although he gained tremendous experience with Greenberg Traurig, he recognized that he needed to launch his own law firm in order to accomplish his professional objectives
  • In 2013, Dan and his partner, Bret Seltzer, founded Warshawsky Seltzer, PLLC, which is a boutique franchise law firm that aggressively focuses on the needs of businesses looking to grow domestically and internationally through franchising
  • The firm is comprised of entrepreneurial lawyers with significant real-world business ownership experience
  • The firm's attorneys have legal expertise in other areas of importance to franchise systems, including corporate, real estate, mergers and acquisitions, trademark, licensing, and informal dispute resolution
  • The driving force behind the firm is a never-ending pursuit to provide not just the best legal advice, but to also serve as valuable business advisors for the firm's clients
  • The lawyers at Warshawsky Seltzer are business people who bring real world experience to the table
  • This real world experience helps set Warshawsky Seltzer apart from other law firms
  • The firm's mission is to deliver the optimal blend of business and legal expertise to clients seeking to grow their businesses through franchising
  • Dan is responsive, efficient, and offers flat fee plans which provide clients with unlimited access to franchise legal services for a fixed monthly fee
  • The flat fee plans encourage clients to keep Dan up to date about their businesses, which enables Dan to provide strategic and proactive (as opposed to reactive) business and legal advice
  • Dan values long-term relationships with his clients and understand that the overall success of his career is inextricably tied to the long term success of his clients

Practice Areas Explained

Daniel B. "Dan" Warshawsky's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Daniel B. "Dan" Warshawsky handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Franchise Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Arizona

Practicing law in Arizona. Legal matters in Arizona are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Scottsdale are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Arizona state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Arizona 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 Arizona courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Daniel B. "Dan" Warshawsky

Where is Daniel B. "Dan" Warshawsky's law office located?
Daniel B. "Dan" Warshawsky's law practice is located in Scottsdale, Arizona. The firm is Warshawsky Law Group PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Daniel B. "Dan" Warshawsky handle?
Daniel B. "Dan" Warshawsky focuses on franchise. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Arizona.
How long has Daniel B. "Dan" Warshawsky practiced law?
Daniel B. "Dan" Warshawsky has 24+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2002.
Where did Daniel B. "Dan" Warshawsky go to law school?
Daniel B. "Dan" Warshawsky earned their education at (JD, 2002); (—, 1999).
How can I contact Daniel B. "Dan" Warshawsky for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Daniel B. "Dan" Warshawsky received?
Daniel B. "Dan" Warshawsky's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Franchise Law; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law; Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law; Best Lawyers in America — Awards:.

Practice Areas

Education

JD
The University of Arizona
- 2002
University of Colorado at Boulder
- 1999

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Franchise Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Franchise Times
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — as "Legal Eagle" (annual listing of the top 100 franchise attorneys in North America)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Warshawsky Seltzer recognized by E
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — ntrepreneur Magazine
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — as a Top Franchise Supplier - Legal
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Warshawsky Seltzer recognized by
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Acquisition International
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — as "Best Franchise Law Firm - Arizona"
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Who's Who Legal: Franchise
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — as "Leading Franchise Structuring and Development Attorney of the Year, Arizona"
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Recipient of
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Lexology
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — "Client Choice Award" (recognition awarded exclusively based upon nominations submitted by in-house corporate counsel)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Super Lawyers
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — as "Super Lawyer" (top 5% of attorneys in the state over the age of 40)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — as "Rising Star" (top 2.5% of attorneys in the state under the age of 40)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Attorney at Law Magazine
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — as "Attorney of the Month"
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Latin Lawyer Magazine
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — - M&A Deal of the Year Award
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Rated perfect "10" on AVVO
- 2026

Bar Admissions

Arizona
Admitted: 2002

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