L. Seth Stadfeld

Email: lss@franchise-counsel.com

Practice Areas:
Business Law, Commercial Litigation, Franchise Law, Antitrust, Contracts

Phone: 617-742-9310 Ext. 322
Fax: 617-742-5734
Website:www.franchise-counsel.com

Position: Member

Description of Practice:
Mr. Stadfeld has concentrated his practice in franchise and distribution law for over 30 years. He has counseled and represented dealers, franchisees, associations, franchisors and suppliers, both in litigation and transactions involving franchise offerings and registrations. He has represented franchise clients in a wide range of industries, including automotive, petroleum, fast food, hotels, pet care, convenience store, retailing (including tire and auto parts, computer products and specialty), brokerage (real estate and business), personnel, personal care services, dry- cleaning, mail and related services, donuts, coffee, bagels, jewelry, day-care and children's services, telecommunications-fax, office equipment and ballroom dancing, among others. Mr. Stadfeld's practice also comprises contract law, antitrust and business litigation.

Professional History:
Mr. Stadfeld joined Weston Patrick as a Member in 1997. In his previous career, he was an associate at Brown, Priffi, Leighton and Cohen, of Boston, 1978-1983; General Counsel to V.R. Business Brokers, Inc., a franchiser of business brokerage offices in Needham, Massachusetts; a member of Lawson & Weitzen, Boston, 1988-1993; and a member of Barron & Stadfeld, Boston, 1993-1997.

Publications:

Recent publications: "Representing Prospective Franchisees, Specialized Expertise Required" by Elizabeth D. Sigety and L. Seth Stadfeld, American Bar Association, Business Law Today, Business Law Section: Practical Resources for the Business Lawyer, March/April 2010.

Mr. Stadfeld has published and delivered many articles and papers on franchising law and unfair practices.

Education:
Boston University School of Law, J.D. 1979
Brown University, A.B. 1976

Admitted:
Massachusetts, 1977
U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts, 1977
First Circuit Court of Appeals, 1978

Memberships:

American Bar Association, Forum Committee on Franchising

Positions Held:
Member of Governing Board, ABA Forum Committee on Franchising
Instructor in Franchise Law, New England School of Law
Listed in International Who's Who In Franchising