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For more than 25 years, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/harris-chernow-1a4a041/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=top-franchise-legal-players-harris-j-chernow-reger-rizzo-darnall-2717324" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Harris J. Chernow</a> has been using his legal expertise to help businesses of all sizes navigate the legal complexities of their industries. Today, Chernow is Chair of <a href="https://www.regerlaw.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=top-franchise-legal-players-harris-j-chernow-reger-rizzo-darnall-2717324" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Reger Rizzo &amp; Darnall LLP</a>’s national <a href="https://www.regerlaw.com/franchise-and-distribution.html?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=top-franchise-legal-players-harris-j-chernow-reger-rizzo-darnall-2717324" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Franchise &amp; Distribution Practice Group</a> and has developed his own national franchise practice, in which he represents both franchisors and franchisees, as well as a range of industry vendors and distributors.We spoke to Chernow to learn about how he got into franchising, what he loves about the industry, the biggest legal hurdles he sees facing the industry in 2022 and more.&nbsp;Watch the video above, or <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ts5d36_e8z8&utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=top-franchise-legal-players-harris-j-chernow-reger-rizzo-darnall-2717324" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">click here to watch it on YouTube</a>.

Top Franchise Legal Players: Harris J. Chernow, Reger, Rizzo & Darnall

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1851 asked the veteran business attorney what drew him to franchising, what he sees as the biggest legal hurdle facing franchises and what every franchisee needs to know before signing on with a brand.

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