The following attorneys were selected to the 2025 Legal Eagles list by Franchise Times:

• Eleanor Vaida Gerhards
• John R. Gotaskie, Jr.
• Elizabeth D. Sigety
• Ari N. Stern
• Craig R. Tractenberg

The annual list highlights the “best lawyers who specialize in all things franchising” and bring a “plethora of knowledge on a wide variety of topics.”

Gerhards and Gotaskie were featured as thought leaders in articles throughout the issue, including AI, Global Growth Top of Mind for Franchise Lawyers, Franchisees Must Keep an Open Mind About New Brand Owners, and Franchise Attorneys Recommend Mediation Clauses in Agreements.

Tractenberg will also be speaking during the Franchise Times Legal Eagles Virtual Summit.

Fox attorneys have consistently been recognized on the Legal Eagles list, including Tractenberg who has been included since its inception over 20 years ago. This is the 12th year Franchise Times has included Gotaskie, the 11th year for Sigety and the fifth for Stern. Gerhards has been on the list for the last 10 years and is a member of the 2025 Hall of Fame. Click here to view the full list. 

This award is conferred by Franchise Times. A description of the selection methodology is available here. No aspect of this advertisement has been approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey.