Profile
Mike Rosenthal is a Corporate Partner who focuses his practice on franchising, distribution, business succession planning, emerging companies, venture capital, and litigation. With his years of experience representing franchise and service industry clients in day-to-day business counseling, Mr. Rosenthal helps his clients avoid regulatory issues by guiding them through the planning stages of their business.
Mr. Rosenthal’s prior role as an independent Director of Inland Retail Real Estate Trust, Inc. (IRRETI) enables him to view his client’s needs from their perspective. IRRETI is a public real estate investment trust which was one of the largest owners of retail space in the Southeast, having managed over 300 retail shopping centers or single tenant properties. Additionally, Mr. Rosenthal files government registrations and disclosures, addresses regulatory problems and concerns, and represents his clients in court to protect their interests.
While Mr. Rosenthal was a member of an Am Law 100 law firm, he counseled a variety of new and experienced franchise clients. For four years, he served as an Assistant Attorney General for the State of Georgia. He also served as the Coordinator of Special Projects and Special Assistant Attorney General in the Governor’s Office of Consumer Affairs.
He earned his undergraduate and law degree from the University of Florida.
Memberships
American Bar Association Forum on Franchising
Georgia Bar Association Franchise and Distribution Law Section
University of Florida, Alumni Association’s Atlanta Regional Council
University of Florida, Alumni Advisory Board to the Department of Political Science
Exit Planning Exchange, Atlanta Chapter, Board Member
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- December 19, 2019
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Education
University of Florida, Levin College of Law, JD, 1980
University of Florida
Bar Admissions
Georgia
Accolades
Who's Who Legal - Franchise Law 2021
Franchise Times Legal Eagles Class of 2021 and 2022