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2026 Top Franchise Lawyers You Should Know: Tom Spadea – Spadea Lignana

1851 Franchise’s annual roundup of the Top Franchise Lawyers You Should Know is back for 2026, spotlighting the legal minds helping shape the future of franchising.

By Luca Piacentini

1851 Franchise Managing Editor

June 15, 2026

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