General Information
Year founded:
1994
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Overview
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Dady and Gardner, P.A., limits its practice to the representation of franchisees, distributors, and dealers in disputes with their franchisors and suppliers. The firm practices nationwide and delivers the highest quality representation available. Dady and Gardner's lawyers have represented a wide array of clients, from quick-service restaurant franchisees to farm and industrial equipment distributors, and have successfully resolved disputes against more than 350 different franchise and supply systems. In appropriate cases, Dady and Gardner shares the risk of litigation with clients by making contingent fee arrangements or other alternatives to hourly billing.
Rankings
Dady & Gardner, P.A. is nationally ranked in 1 practice areas and metro ranked in 1 practice areas. Best Law Firms rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process.
Read how Best Law Firms ranks firmsNational Rankings
Tier 1
Tier 1 for Franchise Law
Metro Rankings
Minneapolis
Tier 1 for Franchise Law
Highlighted Client Comments
All client comments represent the opinions of the people who provided them. All potential clients are urged to remember that no two cases are ever completely alike and that the result in one case does not guarantee a similar result in another case.
Franchise Law
Dady & Gardner has been a fantastic partner to our independent franchise association for more than five years. We think of Mark Dady as our internal general counsel and actively seek his input in our decision making. I also use Dady & Gardner for my 50-unit franchised business. Their expertise, and responsiveness have earned my full trust and my unwavering endorsement. The firm's billing practice is fair and well-documented.
Pete Hopkins
– PF Michigan Group, LLC
Franchise Law
Dady & Gardner is the best in the business when it comes to franchise law.
Paul R. (Bobby) Lance
– All American Restaurants, Inc.
Franchise Law
Dady & Gardner is a top rate law firm. They have been invaluable in guiding our business in Franchise Law.
Joan Bowling
– AKFCK
Franchise Law
I have to say that if you took all the classifications/categories listed above, the Dady & Gardner Law Firm would be ranked the highest in ALL the classifications/categories. This ranking is not only for the Dady & Gardner Law Firm, but for Michael Dady and John Holland, as well. In my opinion they are two of the finest attorneys in the world.
Paul R. (Bobby) Lance
– All American Restaurants, Inc.
Rankings
National Rankings
Tier 1
Tier 1 for Franchise Law
Regional Rankings
Minneapolis
Tier 1 for Franchise Law
Practice Areas
The below are areas of legal specialty volunteered by the firm and do not designate a specialty in which a Best Law Firms ranking is held.
- Franchise Law
Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®
Dady & Gardner, P.A. has 7 lawyers recognized for individual performance in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in
America®.
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For almost two decades, Best Lawyers has awarded these singular accolades, making them the foundation of our Best Law Firms awards.
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Client Comments
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Main Location
Minneapolis,
MN
IDS Center, Suite 5100
80 South Eighth Street
Minneapolis, MN 55402
United States
888-261-3777
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Management and Personnel
Managing Partner
J. Mark Dady
Founding Partner
J. Michael Dady