Michael R LaidholdMichael R.
Laidhold is a partner with Plave Koch PLC, a boutique franchise- oriented law firm
headquartered in Reston, Virginia. He has extensive experience with a variety of
domestic and international franchising, licensing, commercial, cororate, and business
development matters across a diverse range of industries. He counsels franchisors,
licensors, distributors, and manufacturers about transactional, regulatory, and
intellectual property issues in connection with the development and growth of
franchise and distribution programs in the United States and around the world. In
addition to his franchise and distribution expertise, he counsels clients regarding
relationship matters, dispute resolution, termination issues, and compliance with
system standards, and he regularly trains executives about regulatory matters
and best practices.

Michael is recognized as a leading franchise lawyer in
the United States and internationally. He is recognized in The Best Lawyers
in America and Who's Who Legal.

Michael has authored and co-authored multiple articles
about franchising, licensing, branding, and distribution issues in the Franchise
Law Journal and in other publications. He has presented at industry seminars
held by the American Bar Association, the International Franchise Association,
and the International Bar Association.

Michael received his BA from Miami University and both a
JD and MPIA from the University of Pittsburgh.

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