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<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikedrumm/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=franchise-legal-players-mike-drumm-attorney-at-drumm-law-2709525" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" style="text-decoration-line:none" target="_blank">Mike Drumm</a>, Attorney at <a href="https://drummlaw.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=franchise-legal-players-mike-drumm-attorney-at-drumm-law-2709525" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" style="text-decoration-line:none" target="_blank">Drumm Law</a>: Like most great businesses, Drumm Law was started in a basement (did you know Apple was started in Steve Jobs basement?). &nbsp;Drumm Law is not your typical law firm. We have lawyers with a personality that speak in plain English (if you want fancy legalese, you will have to go elsewhere).

1851: What are some must-ask questions when franchisors and franchisees are vetting potential franchise attorneys?

Drumm: Do you enjoy long walks on the beach and puppies?

1851: In broad terms, do you have a particular case that stands out to you as an industry learning experience

Drumm: Alfonso Ribeiro&#39;s (&ldquo;Carlton&quot; from Fresh Prince of Bel Air) lawsuit against Fortnite. It teaches you that the Carlton Dance is for everyone. No one person can own it.

1851: What is the most rewarding aspect of your work?

Drumm: The look on my clients&rsquo; faces when I tell them good news over the phone.

1851: What are your top concerns for the franchise industry in the next year? 

Drumm: That the McRib sandwich will not be available long enough for me to get one.

1851: What are you most optimistic about in the franchise industry in the next year?

Drumm: Star Wars IX comes out in December.

Mike Drumm | Top Franchise Attorney | 1851 Franchise

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