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Doug Luther Named in Best Lawyers in America for 2027
Attorney Doug Luther has earned recognition in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® for his work in franchise law. Luther Lanard has also earned recognition as one of the Best Law Firms® in the Philadelphia region.
In addition to recognition for Doug, attorney Bryan Dillon was also named one of the Best Lawyers in America®.
Having two attorneys named the Best Lawyers in America® is a testament to Luther Lanard’s growth and focus on the needs of franchisees throughout the United States.
Who Are the Best Lawyers in America®?
Currently in its 33rd edition, the Best Lawyers in America® recognizes 81,620 attorneys at 17,004 participating law firms.
Those included in the Best Lawyers in America® represent just 5% of practicing U.S. attorneys in 203 geographic regions across 151 legal practice areas.
The Independent Peer-Reviewed Selection Process
Attorneys cannot pay for placement on the Best Lawyers in America®, nor can they expect automatic inclusion if they self-nominate.
Best Lawyers in America® relies on an independent peer-review process to assess the caliber of an attorney’s work from other lawyers. These methods help ensure high standards, fairness, and integrity that also filter out bias.
About Best Lawyers®
Established in 1981, Best Lawyers® was founded by Harvard Law School graduates Steven Naifeh and Gregory White Smith. Their goal was to create the first peer-reviewed legal awards in the U.S.
The first edition of the Best Lawyers in America® was published in 1983. In 2010, Best Lawyers® launched Best Law Firms®, which uses a rigorous, data-driven approach to rank firms all over the world.
About Doug Luther
Doug Luther is a franchise attorney based in Newport Beach who works with franchisees in need of clear direction in their franchise relation. Before joining Luther Lanard, he spent years representing large companies and high-profile clients at national firms, which gave him an inside view of how major players approach conflict and negotiation.
Doug is a member of the American Bar Association Forum on Franchising, the Orange County Chapter of the Association of Business Trial Lawyers, and the Orange County Bar Association. He also served as Chair, Vice Chair, and Case Reporter for the California Lawyers Association Franchise Law Committee.
What This Means for Franchisees Who Come to Luther Lanard
Doug’s recognition from Best Lawyers in America® is just the latest signal of Luther Lanard’s excellence as a franchise law firm.
Luther Lanard recently made Inc. 5000’s list of America’s fastest growing private companies. Luther Lanard ranked No. 382 nationwide and No. 6 in the legal industry, showing 927% growth over a three-year period.
This ultimately means business as usual for the team at Luther Lanard. Our goal remains the same: to solve legal issues for franchisees all across the country. Whether you need a franchise legal review, assistance with a breach of contract dispute, or professional guidance on exiting a franchise, our attorneys help you understand your options and the best path forward.
Contact Our Franchise Law Attorneys Today
If you are a franchise owner or an entrepreneur with questions about franchising, you can count on Doug and the entire team at Luther Lanard for guidance. To set up a consultation and get the insight you need, contact our franchise law firm today.