Representing franchise brands, distributors, manufacturers, and suppliers, Jess focuses his practice on franchise litigation, business disputes, and other complex commercial litigation, as well as U.S. and international franchise disclosure, registration, and transactional matters. He helps multiple national and international franchisors with their franchise programs, including preparing and updating Franchise Disclosure Documents, managing franchise registration and exemption matters, and advising on franchisee relationship issues and disputes. He provides risk assessments of franchise and supply chain issues in merger and sales transactions.

A former assistant attorney general, Jess understands both sides of litigation. He frequently litigates cases in state and federal court, and in domestic and international arbitration, involving:

• Covenants not to compete
• Franchise sales and relationship matters, including defaults and terminations
• Commercial contracts
• Business torts
• Trademark and trade dress infringement
• Trade secret protection

Jess regularly presents and writes on franchise issues.