ConnectAaron-Michael is a commercial litigator and trial lawyer. He has been lead counsel on numerous matters in arbitrations before the American Arbitration Association and JAMS and state and federal courts across the country. Aaron-Michael handles a wide range of franchise disputes, including defending against franchisee-initiated claims (individual, consolidated, and class actions); prosecuting franchisor-initiated claims (franchisee abandonment, enforcement of restrictive covenants, violations of trademark and unfair competition laws); and handling disputes with third parties (breach of contract, tortious interference, misappropriation of trade secrets).
Aaron-Michael has also litigated matters involving beer distribution rights and regularly advises suppliers and wholesalers on issues arising under various distribution statutes. Aaron-Michael similarly advises clients on regulatory matters and issues relating to franchise statutes and relationship laws. In August 2024, Aaron-Michael began a three-year term as the Editor-in-Chief of the Franchise Law Journal.
Before joining Cheng Cohen, Aaron-Michael practiced at a large law firm, where he worked on a broad range of complex commercial matters and investigations.
