Try Ellen Lokker in Reston.

If you are willing to consider a firm outside of the DC area, this boutique firm specializes in franchise law:

http://www.chengcohen.com/

Duane Kokesch is a very good attorney who would know this. I do not have his contact information though but I know he does work in this area and is very good, honest, hard working and reasonable. Have sent many friends to him.

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I'm looking for a recommendation for an attorney or a firm who has experience working with a franchisee to negotiate an area development agreement for the rights to open a predetermined number of franchises in the future. I know this anonymous board is probably not the best place to look, but was hoping some of the many attorneys on here may be able to offer suggestions of where to look for such an attorney. Thanks for any suggestions!