team-member

Elliot Ginsburg

Minneapolis, MN

Licensed for 11 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Business

Language

English

About

Elliot Ginsburg practices in the area of franchise and distribution law. On behalf of his clients, Elliot has dealt with a variety of legal issues including fraud, breach of contract, statutory violations, and violations of the covenant of good faith and fair dealing. He has resolved numerous disputes between franchisees and franchisors and distributors and suppliers. He has helped clients recover damages, get out of franchise agreements, obtain releases from covenants not to compete, and cure alleged defaults.  Attorney Elliot Ginsburg is an editor of the Franchise Law Journal, has written several articles on franchising and distribution, presented at the American Bar Association Forum on Franchising, and was named a Rising Star by Super Lawyers Magazine in 2013, 2014 and 2015 (limited to 2.5 percent of eligible attorneys in Minnesota).In his work with franchisees and distributors across various industries, Elliot has gained experience within, among others, the hotel, food, energy, automobile, and medical industries.  Elliot also provides representation to craft and micro-brewers, beer distributors and others in allied fields. He has published articles on the legal aspects of the beer industry.At the University of Minnesota Law School, Elliot received his degree magna cum laudeand was elected to Order of the Coif, a national honor society limited to the top ten percent of the law school class. In law school, Elliot was an Articles Editor of the Minnesota Journal of International Law and received the Best Brief award in his legal writing section.  Elliot graduated from Carleton College magna cum laude where he participated in numerous intramural sports, including intramural inner-tube water polo.  After graduating, he earned a Masters of Science with honors in International Relations from the London School of Economics and Political Science. After returning to Minnesota, Elliot worked as a lobbyist for a non-profit organization, helping to reform Minnesota's mortgage lending laws.  While working at Garner & Ginsburg, P.A, he has developed a broad range of experience helping clients achieve their goals.

Practices Areas

Business

Language

English

Contact

Garner & Ginsburg, P.A.222 S 9th St Ste 2930Minneapolis, MN, 55402-3348222 S 9th St Ste 2930Minneapolis, MN, 55402-3348

Office: N/A

Website: N/A

Reviews

Claudia
February 14, 2022

"I worked with Elliot at Garner, Ginsburg & Johnsen. He was fantastic. He was responsive, thoughtful, and truly cared about my interests. I recommend him to anyone looking for legal help in the purchase or sale of a business."

Jose
February 8, 2022

I had the experience of working with Elliot Ginsburg through the acquisition process of my business. He provided high quality service, clear explanations and prompt responsiveness to my emails and calls all the while providing great care and guidance through an unfamiliar process. I look forward to working with Elliot again and I highly recommend him and the Garner, Ginsburg, & Johnsen, P.A. team.

Jeramy
July 16, 2021

Elliot helped navigate my new startup through the business formation process. He is extremely knowledgeable about the Minnesota Beer Industry and the intricate laws within it. If you are looking for guidance, I absolutely recommend Elliot!

Aliaksandra
May 14, 2021

When looking for an attorney in a franchise industry, Mr. Ginsburg should be your first choice. He was very responsive,highly professional and honest about the case. I have had my share of unpleasant experiences with attorneys, so I wasn't expecting such a positive experience that Mr. Ginsburg provided when settling our matter. I highly recommend him!

Nikki
April 7, 2021

I retained Elliot for a franchisee matter and it's the best decision I've made as a business owner. He is kind, thorough, responsive and, most importantly, he took careful time and attention to ensure that I understood the full scope of my agreement with the franchisor - benefits and risks. I'll be working with Elliot for years to come and recommend him without hesitation!

Kyle
April 2, 2021

I've been working with Elliot from the beginning - Through fundraising and forming our company through trademarking and unfortunately, legal disputes. He's the man!

Eric
November 4, 2020

I had the experience of working with Elliot twice over the past ten years in difficult and contentious situations against a formidable entity. Beyond his great knowledge of franchise law, his thoroughness and attention to detail, and his professionalism, what really stood out and impressed me most was Elliot's legal advocacy that is second to none. I always felt I was in good hands and I can't give a higher recommendation!

Kevin
November 4, 2020

Elliot is such a great lawyer! I've had many lawyers before but he is absolutely outstanding. Very professional and honest. One of the best franchise lawyer in the nation and you will never regret. Highly recommend.

Jacob
October 26, 2020

Elliot was extremely helpful in getting us out of the franchise system that we were stuck in. He was extremely intelligent on the matter and knew exactly what to do to help get us out from under the franchisor. I can not express how lucky we were to come into contact with him. Would recommend him for any of your franchisee law needs.

anonymous
October 14, 2020

I cannot say enough good things about Elliot Ginsberg of Garner, Ginsburg & Johnsen, P.A. I retained Mr. Ginsberg in connection with a franchisee matter. Elliot is professional, thoughtful, intelligent, clever, fair and reasonable. His legal work is thorough and well researched and he takes extra precautions to verify factual information. He has the admirable ability of being calm and professional yet firm, even when met with less than professional behavior from opposing counsel. I spoke to many attorneys before deciding to go with Elliot and I know that I made the right decision. I would not hesitate to recommend Elliot (or the firm in general) to anyone needing the assistance of a franchisee attorney.

Claudia
February 14, 2022

"I worked with Elliot at Garner, Ginsburg & Johnsen. He was fantastic. He was responsive, thoughtful, and truly cared about my interests. I recommend him to anyone looking for legal help in the purchase or sale of a business."

Jose
February 8, 2022

I had the experience of working with Elliot Ginsburg through the acquisition process of my business. He provided high quality service, clear explanations and prompt responsiveness to my emails and calls all the while providing great care and guidance through an unfamiliar process. I look forward to working with Elliot again and I highly recommend him and the Garner, Ginsburg, & Johnsen, P.A. team.

Jeramy
July 16, 2021

Elliot helped navigate my new startup through the business formation process. He is extremely knowledgeable about the Minnesota Beer Industry and the intricate laws within it. If you are looking for guidance, I absolutely recommend Elliot!

Aliaksandra
May 14, 2021

When looking for an attorney in a franchise industry, Mr. Ginsburg should be your first choice. He was very responsive,highly professional and honest about the case. I have had my share of unpleasant experiences with attorneys, so I wasn't expecting such a positive experience that Mr. Ginsburg provided when settling our matter. I highly recommend him!

Nikki
April 7, 2021

I retained Elliot for a franchisee matter and it's the best decision I've made as a business owner. He is kind, thorough, responsive and, most importantly, he took careful time and attention to ensure that I understood the full scope of my agreement with the franchisor - benefits and risks. I'll be working with Elliot for years to come and recommend him without hesitation!

Kyle
April 2, 2021

I've been working with Elliot from the beginning - Through fundraising and forming our company through trademarking and unfortunately, legal disputes. He's the man!

Eric
November 4, 2020

I had the experience of working with Elliot twice over the past ten years in difficult and contentious situations against a formidable entity. Beyond his great knowledge of franchise law, his thoroughness and attention to detail, and his professionalism, what really stood out and impressed me most was Elliot's legal advocacy that is second to none. I always felt I was in good hands and I can't give a higher recommendation!

Kevin
November 4, 2020

Elliot is such a great lawyer! I've had many lawyers before but he is absolutely outstanding. Very professional and honest. One of the best franchise lawyer in the nation and you will never regret. Highly recommend.

Jacob
October 26, 2020

Elliot was extremely helpful in getting us out of the franchise system that we were stuck in. He was extremely intelligent on the matter and knew exactly what to do to help get us out from under the franchisor. I can not express how lucky we were to come into contact with him. Would recommend him for any of your franchisee law needs.

anonymous
October 14, 2020

I cannot say enough good things about Elliot Ginsberg of Garner, Ginsburg & Johnsen, P.A. I retained Mr. Ginsberg in connection with a franchisee matter. Elliot is professional, thoughtful, intelligent, clever, fair and reasonable. His legal work is thorough and well researched and he takes extra precautions to verify factual information. He has the admirable ability of being calm and professional yet firm, even when met with less than professional behavior from opposing counsel. I spoke to many attorneys before deciding to go with Elliot and I know that I made the right decision. I would not hesitate to recommend Elliot (or the firm in general) to anyone needing the assistance of a franchisee attorney.

Claudia
February 14, 2022

"I worked with Elliot at Garner, Ginsburg & Johnsen. He was fantastic. He was responsive, thoughtful, and truly cared about my interests. I recommend him to anyone looking for legal help in the purchase or sale of a business."

Jose
February 8, 2022

I had the experience of working with Elliot Ginsburg through the acquisition process of my business. He provided high quality service, clear explanations and prompt responsiveness to my emails and calls all the while providing great care and guidance through an unfamiliar process. I look forward to working with Elliot again and I highly recommend him and the Garner, Ginsburg, & Johnsen, P.A. team.

Jeramy
July 16, 2021

Elliot helped navigate my new startup through the business formation process. He is extremely knowledgeable about the Minnesota Beer Industry and the intricate laws within it. If you are looking for guidance, I absolutely recommend Elliot!

Aliaksandra
May 14, 2021

When looking for an attorney in a franchise industry, Mr. Ginsburg should be your first choice. He was very responsive,highly professional and honest about the case. I have had my share of unpleasant experiences with attorneys, so I wasn't expecting such a positive experience that Mr. Ginsburg provided when settling our matter. I highly recommend him!

Nikki
April 7, 2021

I retained Elliot for a franchisee matter and it's the best decision I've made as a business owner. He is kind, thorough, responsive and, most importantly, he took careful time and attention to ensure that I understood the full scope of my agreement with the franchisor - benefits and risks. I'll be working with Elliot for years to come and recommend him without hesitation!

Kyle
April 2, 2021

I've been working with Elliot from the beginning - Through fundraising and forming our company through trademarking and unfortunately, legal disputes. He's the man!

Eric
November 4, 2020

I had the experience of working with Elliot twice over the past ten years in difficult and contentious situations against a formidable entity. Beyond his great knowledge of franchise law, his thoroughness and attention to detail, and his professionalism, what really stood out and impressed me most was Elliot's legal advocacy that is second to none. I always felt I was in good hands and I can't give a higher recommendation!

Kevin
November 4, 2020

Elliot is such a great lawyer! I've had many lawyers before but he is absolutely outstanding. Very professional and honest. One of the best franchise lawyer in the nation and you will never regret. Highly recommend.

Jacob
October 26, 2020

Elliot was extremely helpful in getting us out of the franchise system that we were stuck in. He was extremely intelligent on the matter and knew exactly what to do to help get us out from under the franchisor. I can not express how lucky we were to come into contact with him. Would recommend him for any of your franchisee law needs.

anonymous
October 14, 2020

I cannot say enough good things about Elliot Ginsberg of Garner, Ginsburg & Johnsen, P.A. I retained Mr. Ginsberg in connection with a franchisee matter. Elliot is professional, thoughtful, intelligent, clever, fair and reasonable. His legal work is thorough and well researched and he takes extra precautions to verify factual information. He has the admirable ability of being calm and professional yet firm, even when met with less than professional behavior from opposing counsel. I spoke to many attorneys before deciding to go with Elliot and I know that I made the right decision. I would not hesitate to recommend Elliot (or the firm in general) to anyone needing the assistance of a franchisee attorney.