For nearly four decades, Tim Pickwell has helped franchisors—from ambitious startups to major national brands—navigate the legal side of franchising and scale with confidence.

Why founders trust Tim:

• 38+ years as a franchise lawyer
• Former inhouse counsel for CENTURY 21 (then 6,000+ franchisees worldwide)
• Former Head of International Franchising for JACK IN THE BOX (NYSE, $2B revenue)
• Former SVP & General Counsel of a $340M restaurant chain, overseeing franchising
• 20+ years as a sole practitioner serving startups and established franchisors nationwide
• One of the first six attorneys in California certified by the State Bar as a Specialist in Franchise & Distribution Law

Tim is a deeply experienced franchise lawyer who focuses on doing things right, anticipating issues before they arise, and being personally responsive to his clients.