PHOENIX, ARIZ. — The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP announced the addition of attorneys James Ullman, Jeffrey Wolf and Aaron Schepler to the Firm’s Phoenix office.  All focus their practices on franchise law.

“We are excited to welcome these outstanding attorneys,” said Jon Pettibone, Managing Partner of the Firm’s Phoenix office. “The addition of Jim, Jeff and Aaron strengthens our growing national franchise and distribution team. They add depth to both the transactional and litigation sides of the practice.”

The group’s arrival represents the latest addition to the Firm’s 20-member franchise and distribution practice. In 2010, nationally recognized franchise attorney David Beyer joined the Firm’s new Tampa office along with partner Chris Burden and associate Cheryl Lucente.

On joining Quarles & Brady, Ullman stated, “The opportunity to combine our practice with Quarles’ talented franchise lawyers was very appealing. Being a part of Quarles’ expanded franchise and distribution team will allow us to broaden the services we are able to provide to our clients.”

All were previously with Greenberg Traurig, LLP.

About the Attorneys:

James Ullman joins as a partner and brings more than 38 years of experience representing franchisors in domestic and international franchising, licensing, distribution and intellectual property law. Mr. Ullman has held leadership roles in several education organizations and public boards, was selected as an Arizona’s Finest Lawyer in 2011, and has been listed as one of the Best Lawyers in America for 15 consecutive years and top franchise lawyer by Franchise Times magazine. He earned his law degree from the State University of New York at Buffalo Law School and his undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan.

Jeffrey Wolf joins as a partner. His national franchise litigation practice focuses on representing franchisors, manufacturers and marketers of products and services. Mr. Wolf was selected as an Arizona’s Finest Lawyer in 2011 and he has been listed as one of the Best Lawyers in America each year since 2007. He is also consistently recognized as one of the top 100 franchise lawyers in the U.S. by Franchise Times magazine. He earned his law degree from Washington University in St. Louis and his undergraduate degree from the University of Hartford.

Aaron Schepler joins as of counsel and focuses his practice on franchise litigation. His broad litigation experience includes handling matters involving trademark infringement, unfair competition, and violations of post-termination restrictive covenants. He earned his law degree, cum laude, from Arizona State University Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law, and his undergraduate degrees, summa cum laude, from Arizona State University.

 
Quarles & Brady LLP is a full-service law firm with 450 attorneys practicing from offices in Phoenix and Tucson, Ariz.; Chicago, Ill.; Naples and Tampa, Fla.; Milwaukee and Madison, Wis.; and Shanghai, China. The Firm offers an array of legal services to corporate and individual clients that range from small entrepreneurial businesses to Fortune 100 companies. Additional information about the Firm may be found at www.quarles.com.