Testimonials

Here is what some other folks have to say about us:

"Franchising for Dummies was written to provide readers with a guidebook to understanding franchising. One of my strongest recommendations has always been for franchisors and franchisees to work only with solid and experienced legal representation when they are making their franchise decisions. Having known Michael Dady and his team, often as adversaries in complex issues but always as professional colleagues, I have come to understand the depth of their capabilities and qualifications as well as the quality of their representation for their franchisee clients. For that reason, the law firm of Dady & Gardner is included on MSA’s very short list of recommended franchisee legal counsel which we send to readers of my book."

Michael H. Seid, Managing Director, Michael H. Seid & Associates (MSA)

"Michael Dady and his partners have a superior track record in representing franchise owners. I am not aware of any firm in the country that has tried and won more cases against major franchisors."

Robert L. Purvin, Jr., Chair of the American Association of Franchisees and Dealers and author of The Franchise Fraud.

"Satisfied does not accurately describe my experience with Dady & Gardner. Impressed would be more appropriate. The end result of my case was better than I ever thought it could be, all due to the knowledge, professionalism, and savvy of Dady & Gardner."

Matt Birk, All Pro Football Player and Former Franchisee

"Michael Dady has represented the Texas Dairy Queen Operators' Council since 1991. His problem-solving skills and common sense approach to repairing and maintaining good franchisee - franchisor relationships are unsurpassed. Scott Korzenowski and others at Dady & Gardner with whom we've worked are also extremely effective at representing their clients' interests.

If our balance sheet truly reflected our assets, we would list our relationship with Michael Dady and his firm at eight figures. "

Larry Newell, President TDQOC

"Ron Gardner, Michael Dady and their partners at Dady & Gardner believe, as we do, that unfair treatment of dealers is, and should be, unlawful. They have recovered millions of dollars for dealers in connection with affirming this fundamental principle."

Rich Strom, Executive Director of the Farm Equipment Association of Minnesota and South Dakota

"After watching Michael Dady cross examine the guy who tried to terminate our dealership, I told my manager 'if Michael Dady is ever against us in a lawsuit, we should just pay!'"

Clifton Bradshaw, Owner, Nueces Power Equipment, Corpus Christi, TX

"Because they only represent franchisees, Ron Gardner and Michael Dady have developed a comprehensive knowledge of the nature of franchisor/franchisee relations from a franchisee perspective. Dady & Gardner’s focused practice eliminates the intense learning curve most other lawyers face in representing franchisees."

Darrell Dunafon, Former President, International Association of Taco Bell Franchisees

"When our primary manufacturer terminated our dealership because of an international merger, the future of our dealership was uncertain. Like a lot of people, I was nervous and uncomfortable about having to use lawyers and the legal process in order to take on a company the size of Ford New Holland. However, unlike a lot of lawyers I have talked to, Ron Gardner understood our problems, our anxieties, and our fears. He listened and counseled us in way that helped put our minds at ease. He is a real ‘people person.’ By the time we got to trial, both Ron, and his partner, Michael Dady, had convinced us that we could win against this international giant.

I am happy to report that they were right. The performance of Dady & Gardner, both in the court room and out, made it possible for our dealership to recover hundreds of thousands of dollars – something others said would never happen."

Denzil Robbins, Owner, Robbins Farm Equipment, Baker City, OR

"I was impressed by the amount of homework Michael Dady did on our case before he formed an opinion. When it came time to give advice, he was fully prepared. That is a sign of a great attorney. If I know of anyone that is having problems with a franchisor, I would highly recommend Michael Dady and Dady & Gardner."

S. Carl Nicolaysen, President/CEO, ES-O-EN Corp., Multi-Unit Taco Bell Franchisee

"Michael Dady and his colleagues have always provided us with prompt, realistic and helpful legal and strategic advice that has consistently allowed us to effectively and efficiently address and resolve the most significant challenges we have faced in our franchisee/franchisor relationships over the years."

Mahendra Nath, Nath Companies, Inc., Multi-Unit Burger King, Denny's and Radisson Franchisee

"When it comes to negotiating big issues with our franchisors -- like development rights, performance criteria, and transfer rights -- Michael Dady is one of the best. he consistently gives us good businessman's understanding of our legal rights and our options, and works with us, and with the lawyers of our franchisors, to come up with creative, effective and efficient solutions that work for us and our franchisors."

Lee Engler, Border Foods, Inc., Multi-Unit Franchisee of Pizza Hut and Taco Bell

"It was obvious from our very first meeting with Michael Dady and his partners that they care more about their clients’ interests than their own. It is becoming increasingly rare in today’s world to find people who will do the ‘right thing’ regardless of the circumstances or outcome. For both of them, ‘doing the right thing’ is their normal course of business – we applaud them!"

Jim and Diane Nelson, Coldwell Banker/Cendant franchisees

“Our Licensee Association felt that our Licensor was unfairly imposing additional fees on us, so we contacted Michael Dady. Michael agreed with us, and worked with us to develop a strategy for gaining some bargaining power with our Licensor – a strategy which ultimately led to a restructured, and vastly improved, License Agreement for all of us.”

Rod Smith, President, National Car Rental Licensee Association

“Just wanted to thank you guys for all the effort put into making my once difficult situation a now pleasurable situation. I was truly struggling (professionally and personally) during the months prior to contacting your firm, but it seems as if you brought instant relief and breathed new breath into my situation. Even though I didn't know how the situation would turn out, I knew that I was 1000% better off with Dady & Gardner on my side. I would like to thank you for being there the entire step of the way. I have been telling all my friends about your firm and that I was truly represented by THE BEST.”

Darryl Gardner, Former Ace Cash Express Franchisee