Cheryl Mullin, JD, LLM

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Cheryl Mullin is the founding partner of Mullin Rybicki, PC. Her practice focuses on assisting commercial clients to achieve their growth objectives through franchising, joint ventures, acquisition, and private investment. She also provides intellectual property protection services to small and mid-size enterprises, business transition planning services for closely-held businesses, and commercial litigation support on business issues.

Cheryl earned her J.D. from Widener University School of Law in 1995, and her LL.M (Taxation) from Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law in 2013. She is recognized for her work in franchising by International Who’s Who of Franchise Lawyers (since 2013), Texas Super Lawyers (since 2012), and Best Lawyers in America (since 2007). Cheryl also has been recognized since 2007 by “D” Magazine as one of the best lawyers in Dallas, and by Franchise Times magazine since 2004 as a “Legal Eagle.” Cheryl lectures frequently on corporate and franchise-related topics and is AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell.

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Awards and Recognition:

Premier 100 Trial Attorney, as recognized by the National Academy of Jurisprudence
Texas Super Lawyers, since 2012, Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters business
International Who’s Who of Franchise Lawyers, since 2013, Who’s Who Legal
Dallas’ Best Lawyer (Franchise & Distribution), D Magazine
Legal Eagle 2004-2018, Franchise Times Magazine
Hot Shots Under 40, Franchise Times Magazine

Memberships and Committees:

International Franchise Association
American Bar Association
ABA Forum on Franchising
State Bar of Texas
Dallas Bar Association

Bar Admissions and Licenses:

Supreme Court of New Jersey
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
Supreme Court of Texas
U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas

Awards

Legal Eagles
Martindale Hubbell AV Preeminent
Rated by SuperLawyers 10 Years

Publications

Buying a Franchise: Identifying the Red Flags Dallas Bar Association, Franchising Law and Distribution Section, October 2020
Injunctive Relief Pending Arbitration: The Evolving Role of Judicial Action 38 Franchise Law Journal, Spring 2019
Franchisee v. Agent: The Relationship Between Franchisors and Area Representatives Franchise Law Journal, Winter 2017
The Wheels on the Bus: Is there Protection for a Franchise Operating System? Franchise Law Journal, Spring 2016
New Kids on the Block: Awarding Franchises to Immigrant Franchisees The Franchise Lawyer, Fall 2012
Coming to America, U.S. Immigration Laws and the Challenges Facing Immigrant Franchisees International Franchise Association’s Franchising World, October 2012
Brave New World: A Look at Franchising Under the New FTC Rule Dallas Bar Association, Franchising and Distribution Section, October 2002
What Hath Technology Wrought: Franchise Laws in an Age of Electronic Communication Franchise Law Journal, Fall 1999
Franchising Law: Do you Know what you are Doing? presented on The Knowledge Group as a Live Webcast, June 21, 2016
Joint Employer Liability: Best Practices to Mitigate Risks presented on The Knowledge Group as a Live Webcast, January 12, 2016
Tips on What to Do If You Are Planning to Franchise Your Business presented on Money for Lunch National Business Talk Radio, November 2012
Understanding the State Franchise Registration Framework presented at the 45th Annual IFA Legal Symposium, May 21, 2012
How to Buy and Sell a Business presented at the Lockheed Martin and Chase presents, Entrepreneur Expo, Ft. Worth, Texas, February 2008
Dealing with Troubled Franchisees IFA Franchise Business Network, Panel Discussion, Dallas, Texas, August 2007
Negotiating Franchise Agreements with John L. Rogers, Partner, Davis & Company, LLP (Toronto, Canada), International Franchise Association’s 46th Annual International Franchise Convention, February 2006
Franchise Agreement Drafting presented at the International Franchise Association’s 38th Annual Legal Symposium, May 2005
Legal Considerations When Purchasing a Franchise at the New Market Business Centre Franchise Expo, October 2003
Franchise Success at the E-Women Network Convention, August 2003
Marketers Beware – A Look at the New Telemarketing Rules at the February 2003 meeting of the Independent Bankers Association of Texas, February 2003
Franchise Sales Legal Compliance International Franchise Association’s Franchise Development Conference, October 2002
Starting a Franchise System ABA Forum on Franchising, October 1999

What Makes Us Different?

Collaborative Environment
Our entire team has unique skills and specialties, which helps the entire staff get to know you and anticipate your needs.
Comprehensive Service
Running a business often leads to a variety of legal needs and challenges, and our team is willing and ready to assist you from start to finish.
Big Firm Experience. Boutique Firm Rates.
We offer the substantive knowledge and skill of a large law firm without charging you the big firm prices.
Personalized Attention
We provide customized strategies for each and every client, and offer the experience to implement them.

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