Testimonials

Rick Lauro, CFO, Boston’s Pizza
Drumm Law has been a tremendous asset for our company since we started using them in the summer of 2020. When the pandemic hit, we needed to change our legal services to a more non-traditional model. Given our size even before the pandemic, we could not afford a full-time attorney or even paralegal on staff. I love the approach that Mike takes for his clients, and the attorneys he hires are top notch. We have reduced our outside non-litigation legal costs by 60%. Being able to rely on Drumm Law for the FDD, contracts, labor, working with state regulators, etc. has been a great match for us. He and his attorneys are readily available to assist me whenever I call for help. And Mike’s no-nonsense approach is refreshing. They give us sounds solutions to our issues versus just telling us what we can and can’t do.

Jim Mizes, President and CEO, Blaze Pizza
Drumm Law is a difference maker.  Michael and his associates provide timely and sound business counsel and is a valued business partner.  Their use of technology and client focus is a refreshing approach creating VALUE for their clients.

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Mark Belanger, President (2016-2020), Craftworks Holding
When CraftWorks Restaurants & Breweries, INC looked to relaunch our franchise & licensing efforts, we considered several franchise law firms. We quickly realized the best fit for us was Drumm Law.  Mike and his team have helped us through every step of the relaunch process.  Today, Drumm Law has recrafted three of our eight brand’s FDD’s while completing over 100 franchise agreements and renewals including international agreements.   With CraftWorks Restaurants & Breweries, INC operating, franchising and licensing over 200 restaurants & 70 restaurant breweries, Mike and his team have become trusted advisors in helping us chart the future of our brands.
If you are looking for straight talk backed by expert knowledge of franchising, licensing and brewery branding, Drumm Law is for you.

The Häagen-Dazs Company Inc.
Michael Levitz has supported our franchising business for more than 20 years. He is more than our legal advisor; he is part of our team, and understands commercial realities and business objectives. Instead of telling us we cannot do something, he works with us to find a way forward. In contentious situations, I have frequently said that I was glad that Michael was on our side.

Bill Phelps, CEO, Dave’s Hot Chicken
Drumm Law is the best law firm I have worked with in my 25 years in the franchise industry. Mike is not only a great lawyer, he provides sound business advise as well. Mike gets things done professionally, expeditiously and at reasonable prices. Drumm Law has a great team and we intend to work with them for many years.

Brian Dunn, Great Divide Brewing Company
Drumm Law has been very helpful to us over the past few years for our trademark work. They have taken a big work load off the brewery and we can always count on the work being excellent.

Lane R. Kofoed, President and CEO, Assisting Hands
Mike Drumm is the best franchise attorney on the planet.  The Drumm Law team takes care of business in an exceptional, professional way.

Aric Phinney, CoreLife Eatery
Drumm Law has been a great partner to work with. Their team understands our needs as a Franchisor and they are always there to assist every step of the way.

Leonid and Anatoly Yuffa, Dazbog
Drumm Law has done an exceptional job filing and maintaining our trademarks for us. We have complete trust in them to take care of all our trademark needs. Mike Drumm and his staff are easy to work with and always respond quickly to any questions. Simply put, they make the trademark process easy.

Drumm Law also handles all of our franchising needs and we have found their work and attention to detail exemplary. Mike Drumm and his team are always available for any questions and have been wonderful in helping us navigate through the path of franchising our business. We highly recommend Drumm Law to any company looking to franchise or just looking for new franchise counsel.

Chuck Pistor, President, Miracle Method
We have used Drumm Law for many years and it has been a pleasure to work with Mike.  Now, I can’t say that about many attorneys!  Mike knows his stuff and we appreciate his direct and practical approach to franchise law.  He has played a big part in the expansion of our franchise and he has earned my respect as a true professional!

Joseph Kim, Dae Gee
Drumm Law has enabled us to focus on what we do best while protecting us from all the legal issues that could arise. He is very knowledgeable and business savvy. His team assists in different methods and challenges me to think outside the box while being highly ethical and trustworthy. Appreciate all you guys do and would recommend Drumm Law to all my business partners.

Jeffrey Stuffings, Jester King Brewery
Drumm Law has been really excellent for us. They’ve helped us with trademark, corporate and securities law, and the results have been stellar. They are smart, responsive, easy to work with, and cost effective.

Seth Larsen, Cheba Hut Toasted Subs
Mike Drumm and his team are a perfect match for us here at Cheba Hut. Drumm Law is a different kind of law firm and Cheba Hut prides itself on being a different kind of company. I highly recommend Drumm Law to any business looking for not only a personable team of corporate lawyers that cares about their clients, but highly-skilled and knowledgeable as well.

Gwendolyn Graham, Miller’s Roast Beef
We are thrilled to work with Mike Drumm and his team for our legal needs in the franchise industry. They are an extremely important part of our team, or as we like to call, family. The knowledge and expertise they bring to the table is outstanding and has proven to be a valuable asset to our company. Drumm Law’s approach to servicing clients is 100% customer focussed. They understand the need to have someone part of your team that you feel you can call without the worry of being nickel-and-dimed. They are truly interested in your long term success!

Oliver Hersch, CEO, Seniors Blue Book
Mike is the most reasonable attorney that I’ve ever worked with. He truly cares about your success and you can have a conversation with him about your family that’s not on the clock. I appreciate that. I feel fortunate that I have Mike and his team on my team.

Scott Walker, President, Screenmobile
Mike and his team at Drumm Law have represented the Screenmobile Corporation with sound legal advice and guidance on various franchise law issues for many years now. When Mike says “I’ll take care of it,” we know that we can count on him and his associates, to follow through with integrity on our behalf. Most importantly, Mike is easy to talk to, listens to our concerns, and quickly grasps complex issues. Drumm Law is an integral part of the success of the Screenmobile Corporation.

Gary Brackett (2017-2021), Stacked Pickle
Drumm Law has done amazing work for our brand in terms of guiding the process of protecting our intellectual property. Mike Drumm has helped close some very important loops in our franchising plan, and I would recommend him to anyone looking to strengthen their IP.

Matt Hess, River North Brewery
I have been working with Drumm Law for several years now. They have provided legal guidance to my company on many occasions, including filing trademarks and reviewing commercial leases. I don’t think my business would be where it is today without the help of Mike Drumm and his team. They are great to work with, and more importantly, great at what they do.

Marcus King, House of Colour
Drumm Law is a great fit for our team as we launched House of Colour in the the USA, not just lawyers with legal brains but also with commercial and pragmatic ones as well, a rare breed. Creating FDDs was all new to us in the UK and the Drumm Law team guided us through that very steep learning curve, adding value at each step.

Qin Liu, Ku Cha Tea
We know preparing franchising is a complex and expensive process; but we didn’t know how much it really takes, until we actually got it started. Luckily, Mike and his team from Drumm Law LLC has made it so very smooth from the beginning to the end. Their insight and expertise in the franchise industry made it looks “easy”. We highly recommend them!

Rita Goldberg (1981-2017), British Swim School
My company has been using Drumm Law firm for many years now and we have enjoyed an excellent working relationship. I have recently sold my company, and Elissa Deitch became the lawyer handling the sale. I have never met a lawyer who was as caring, thorough and a pleasure to work with in my many years of business. She was amazing and a credit to the whole of the the Drumm law team. It was greatly appreciated.

Mike Johnston, Savory Spice, LLC
We’ve been a client of Mike Drumm’s since the beginning. He and his team have provided excellent legal advice and services for our company especially as it relates to franchising law and trademarking. Even as his law firm has grown, I can always rely on Mike getting back to me in a timely fashion to personally assist me with any legal matter. Thanks, Mike!

Lenny Kravzelburg, LK Swim Academy
Drumm Law has been extremely helpful during the process of franchising our company. They are very knowledgeable, experienced and affordable. We have always viewed the process becoming a franchisor intimidating and challenging, but Drumm Law has really changed our thinking and made it smooth and relatively simple.

Chris Hill, Odyssey Beerwerks
As a founder, and owner, of a small business in a crowded – all fighting to name their products – space, we needed guidance on how to protect our brand and avoid disputes and litigation. Mike has been invaluable in helping us navigate the potential pitfalls that arise with naming and trademark disputes. Additionally, Mike and his team have been a great legal sounding board for the many issues that arise for a small business owner (distribution agreements, contract negotiation, staffing issues, strategic direction, and more). Prompt, professional, and relatable counsel — just what you want in a lawyer.

Dave Claflin, Fastest Labs
As the Founder of Fastest Labs, I was looking for a law firm that could simplify our FDD, help me build an effective Item 19, tell our story and help me with day-to-day advice as things arise. Mike and David are the perfect fit for our franchise needs and have been a breath of fresh air with their humorous, corporate culture mixed with their rock solid expertise on everything from intellectual property, to state examiners, to the Do’s and Don’ts in this exciting franchise industry that we get to be a part of.  There is only one franchise law firm for me, and it is Drumm Law.

Robert Flanagan, Wag N Wash
I have worked with Drumm Law for close to a decade with multiple franchise concepts.  What separates Drumm Law from the pack is their personal approach and commitment to not only providing exemplary service, but also building relationships.  With other firms, I felt like we were just a number on their client list.  With Drumm Law I am not treated like a client, but as a partner.

Lucas Wagner, Franchise Times Corporation
Mike Drumm is the type of person you want to talk to when you’re looking for advice or an honest opinion.  His experience, personal network and passion for knowledge puts him in a position to be a great asset for anyone looking to build their business or take an existing one to the next level.

Mike Hess, Mike Hess Brewing
Mike Drumm, a great attorney in his own right, has assembled a great team of attorneys, paralegals and assistants that have been great to work with – not only on trademark issues, but also contract law, and our other business concerns. On top of that, he’s a fun guy to hang out with when the work is done and it’s time to grab a beer.

Megan Martell, Driven Local
We have worked with Mike Drumm at Drumm Law for several years.  Mike is an amazing asset in the franchise space.  He is knowledgeable, personable and has an exceptional attention to the detail.  We have referred many clients to Drumm Law.  I always know when I refer a client to Mike, they will be well taken care of.

Drama Kids
I have had the opportunity to work with Mike for many years.  He is without question the most responsive, eager to please and client-oriented franchise attorney of all those with whom I have worked.  He can always be counted on to produce timely, accurate and high quality work.  In addition to his strong legal expertise, Mike is also a good business person and regularly provides insightful and helpful business advice for his franchisor clients.  In summary, Mike is one of the very best, and is always a true pleasure to work with.  I highly recommend him to anyone seeking the best possible franchise-related legal counsel.

Patricia Zweig, Massage Heights
I have had the privilege of working with Massage Heights Corporate’s Franchise Attorney, H. Michael Drumm, since 2009 to the present during Franchise Disclosure Document registration season, as well as the opportunity to coordinate and consult with him on all matters regarding franchisor-franchisee legal issues.  Mike has been dedicated to constant improvement of our most important documents, has always taken the time to educate us, and has made himself available even while traveling to business events.  I praise his work and his devotion to his clients.  He is truly a Legal-Eagle!

Doug Groves, Program Insurance Group
Drumm Law writes a fantastic Franchise Disclosure Document that is both complete and readable! We highly recommend them to all of our clients!

Kit Vinson, Franchise Manuals
We have worked with Mike Drumm and his team with several clients. Mike and his team have always been extremely responsive to FranMan, which makes our job of producing the franchise operations manual much easier. What’s more, when we speak to our clients about Drumm Law, we only hear positive comments. I recommend Drumm Law to any franchisor who is looking for an energetic, cutting edge franchise attorney.

Daniel Frederick, Bridges Preschool
Drumm Law is second to none.  Their incredible experience taking us to franchise was evident every time we went on to a new chapter.  Very timely, professional, friendly and knowledgeable.  Mike Drumm is a pleasure to work with.  Always a pleasure working with a company such as Drumm Law.  Thank you to the entire crew!

Shanna Barnes, Massage Heights
Mike Drumm has been the invaluable legal support behind Massage Heights since we first began franchising. As Corporate Counsel, I have the pleasure of working with Mike directly. I am appreciative of not only his expertise, but his ability and willingness to educate. Mike has been a generous teacher and mentor, which has ultimately enabled me to minimize our legal costs, while providing legal security for our franchise.

Brent Dowling, Raintree Sales
We’ve worked with Mike Drumm with over 20 of our brands in the last several years. Mike and his team have a unique understanding about how to correctly position the brand to be attractive to potential buyers, while having an impressive amount of foresight to protect the long-term interests of all our brands from a legal standpoint. Personally, I appreciate the fact that he’s the type of guy you can grab a beer with and have authentic dialogue; you’ll never get B.S. with Mike.

Jackie Bondanza, Hounds Town USA
As an emerging franchise with limited capital, we at Hounds Town USA had a variety of legal needs, but a small budget in which to address these needs. Mike Drumm and his team worked hard to ensure they met all of our legal goals within our budget, including completely redoing our FDD and franchise agreement, and even went out of their way to provide advice and guidance on topics unrelated to what they were handling for us at the moment. They have always answered every question I have, they’re easily reachable, and quick to respond when time is of the essence. When we hired the Drumm team, I was able to breathe a sigh of relief knowing we have a strong legal team on our side as we grow our franchise.

Curtis Kloc, Inspections Over Coffee
The team over at Drumm Law is great! And not just with trademarks, We are a franchising company that is still relatively new – they have given us amazing advice on our FDD, and FA, along with helping us create a few settlements with some bad apples (our first few franchisees) where everyone came out with fair decisions. We highly recommend the Drumm law team, and want especially give kudos to David Gusewelle. His expertise has been invaluable.