Franchise lawyers in Louisiana

Firm: Powers & Hightower, L.L.P.

17732 Highland Rd., Ste. G , Baton Rouge , Louisiana 70810

Practice Areas: Administrative , Admiralty & Maritime, Antitrust & Trade Regulation, Banking & Finance, Business Organizations, Contracts, Employment & Labor , Entertainment & Sports , Ethics & Professional Responsibility, Franchise , Government Contracts, Intellectual Property , Legal Malpractice, Military , Toxic Substances, Trademarks, Transportation , Business

Edwin L. Hightower, JD, MBA, is a Louisiana attorney who has been practicing law for more than 15 years.  He earned his undergraduate degree, concentrating in Economics, from the United States Military Academy, at West Point, New York, his law degree from Tulane Law School, and his MBA graduate degree from the Louisiana State University School of Business, and is licensed to practice law in Louisiana and Texas.  Ed works with closely-held companies, business owners, entrepreneurs, and their insurers in protecting their legal interests in court and contract negotiations.  He has defended numerous professionals, including law enforcement officers, architects, engineers, real estate agents, and appraisers in claims of professional liability.. Ed is married to a veterinarian, owns six dogs and in recent years has become active in the areas related to animal law issues.  He teaches CLE classes on the drafting and development of animal trusts pursuant to the requirements of state law.  Additionally, he represents the interests of a California Trust involved in the litigation of the possession, ownership and compensation for services related to a line of champion-quality show dogs.  Further, he provides assistance to veterinarians confronted with legal issues of employment and business operations.  Ed is an assistant editor to the American Veterinary Medical Law Association (“AVMLA”) newsletter and started the Louisiana Business Law Blog (), which discusses matters relevant to Louisiana businesses, including veterinary medicine.. Earlier this year, Ed started his own law firm, Hightower. Commercial Law Center, LLC, located in the Baton Rouge area.  He can be reached at telephone number or e-mail

Firm: Chopin, Wagar, Richard & Kutcher, LLP

Two Lakeway Center , Metairie , Louisiana 70002

Practice Areas: Antitrust & Trade Regulation, Corporate , Franchise , Real Estate , Ethics & Professional Responsibility, Ethics & Professional Responsibility, Ethics & Professional Responsibility, Ethics & Professional Responsibility

Robert Kutcher joined our firm in 1996. His practice is divided between business litigation and real estate transactional work. Mr. Kutcher writes and speaks extensively on business entities, litigation issues, federal jurisdiction and ethics. He received his BS degree in 1972 from Cornell University and his JD degree in 1975 from Loyola University Law School Cum Laude. He was admitted to practice in Louisiana in 1976 and in New York in 1976. Mr. Kutcher has been designated a Super Lawyer and named to Best Lawyers, Commercial Litigation and Real Estate.