Doug Luther

With an energetic drive to seeing his clients comfortable and content, Doug Luther vehemently tackles complex business litigation matters that affect businesses of all sizes – from small single unit franchises to large multi-unit and multi-brand franchisees. From his law firm, Luther Lanard, PC, in Newport Beach, California, he represents clients throughout the state and across the United States.Mr. Luther’s intricate knowledge of business law has paid great dividends for his clients. With more than a decade of experience, he has handled issues pertaining to franchise termination and nonrenewal, fraud and unfair trade practices, encroachment, supplier restrictions, breach of contract, investment due diligence and many more. He is also adept in taking on franchise-related transactional matters such as franchise contracts, franchise legal review, master franchise and development agreements among many others.After completing his undergraduate studies cum laude from Loyola University in 2006, Mr. Luther enrolled at the University of California, Los Angeles, School of Law. Academically adroit, he was a dean’s scholar and completed a specialization course in business law and policy. He received his Juris Doctor in 2011, as well as his license to practice in California.Actively involved within his legal community, Mr. Luther has served many important roles across myriad organizations, including:The California Lawyers Association’s Franchise Law Committee (former chair and vice chair)The American Bar Association’s Forum on FranchisingThe State Bar of California Franchise Law CommitteeThe Association of Business Trial Lawyers (Orange County Chapter)The Orange County Bar AssociationMoreover, he has been acknowledged for his tireless contributions to improve the quality of advocacy, such as being named a Legal Eagle by Franchise Times and being rated a perfect “10.0” on Avvo, as well as hosting positive testimonials on the site.