Greensfelder Officers Beata Krakus and Leonard Vines Named Franchise Times 2019 Legal Eagles
Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale, P.C., announced that Beata Krakus and Leonard D. Vines, officers in the firm’s Chicago and St. Louis offices, respectively, have been named to Franchise Times magazine’s 2019 Legal Eagles list of the “best and brightest attorneys in franchising.”
According to Franchise Times, “These attorneys live and breathe franchising and truly understand the nuances of this unique business model.”
Franchise Times determines its Legal Eagles honorees through nominations and recommendations from clients, peers and other legal professionals.
In a release, the firm said Krakus works with clients across the United States and around the globe, preparing franchise programs for concepts including real estate brokerages, hotels, restaurants, and fitness and personal health systems, among others. Her practice also encompasses other distribution models, and she assists clients in managing their distribution networks. Chambers & Partners has repeatedly recognized Krakus as among the top franchise lawyers globally and in the United States.
Vines has experience representing national, regional and local franchisors and distributors. He has assisted start-up and established franchisors, as well as franchisees and franchisee associations. Also a frequent lecturer and writer on franchise topics, Vines has been ranked nationally in franchise law by Chambers USA for eight consecutive years.
