team-member

Michael Boxerman

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Licensed for 26 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Business

Language

English

About

I focus my practice in the areas of business and franchise law.  I am experienced in helping clients avoid disputes before they happen. But when they do, I use my  years nearly 25 years of experience to resolve franchise, business, corporate, real estate and employment disputes in state and federal courts as well as through arbitration and mediation.I earned my Bachelor of Arts in political science from Northwestern University and my J.D. from Washington University School of Law in St. Louis, Missouri, where I was a member of the Washington University Law Quarterly and recipient of the Gerald K. Presberg Scholar in Law Award. I am co-author of “Franchise Renewals: Considerations for Franchisors and Franchisees,” 19 Franchise Law Journal 2 (Fall 1999) and was a speaker at the Chicago Bar Association’s 2008 “Fundamentals of Franchising.”I am admitted to practice in the states of Illinois and Missouri. I am a member of the Trial Bar of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois and is admitted to practice before the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, and a member of the American Bar Association and its Forum on Franchising, the Illinois State Bar Association and the Chicago Bar Association.

Practices Areas

Business

Litigation

Language

English

Contact

Marcus & Boxerman20 North Clark St., Ste. 2500Chicago, IL, 60602

Office: N/A

Website: N/A

Reviews

Jim Sellers
August 27, 2020

Michael Boxerman helped us navigate getting a lease for our new school. He helped us understand many cryptic details in the lease and provided excellent perspective from his extensive experience. When it came to dealing with the other lawyers, he was a fierce defender of our best interests. I would highly recommend Michael Boxerman for any legal help with purchasing a franchise.

Mark
October 7, 2017

I have been working with Michael Boxerman for 10 plus years , with all my busineses and legal questions . Each time I email or call I get a response right back . He is very upfront and honest and tell me the best way to handle a case , and what the right thIng to put the case behind us , if we are the plaintiff or defendant. He does not drag it out like some lawyers just for the fees . Michael is very smart and takes him time to understand the law . It’s been a pleasure to work with him and the firm and would suggest many others to also . Thanks , Mike .

Keith
June 13, 2017

I used Michael and his team to review a franchise agreement and was very pleased with all of his service. From the beginning he was honest about his thoughts and the concerns he had. It would have been easiest for him to simply agree with everything I was saying but he instead shared the information that I needed to hear. Michael helped us negotiate far better terms with our franchisor and we were able to negate some of the top concerns that he had with the agreement as it was originally received. I would highly recommend working with Michael in the future.

Tom
May 23, 2017

Initially hired Michael to review and to consult on a franchise agreement. Did a solid job with that so I consulted with him to review terms on a subsequent direct buy opportunity. Key reasons I'm glad I hired Michael were that he was responsive...he answered the phone every time I called... even when I initially cold called him to inquire about his services! Michael provided solid counsel and clear rationale for his thoughts. He used examples for why he advised certain steps. He was responsive, direct and clear with his points, and made efficient use of our time. When I needed to expedite a matter, Michael monitored his email while out of the country on vacation. Couldn't have ask for more from him!

Joel
May 21, 2017

Michael walked me through the legal details of my case making sure I understood everything. Friendly and reassuring, made my first time in court an bit less nerve racking. Provided answers to all of my questions and concerns and was very easy to contact. I would definitely recommend his services.

Ravi
December 2, 2016

Boxerman is straight forward, reliable, smart, and responds very quickly. He takes care of any case with the same level of importance. I was beyond happy that I chose Boxerman for my cases. He is efficient and honest in all his services. Thanks again.

Esam
November 30, 2016

Michael Boxerman, Did Excellent job for me negotiate a complicated settlement with 7-Eleven Crop. He is the best Attorney that any one can have to deal with any business / Contract / Franchisee agreement. and he always answer my phone calls , emails and questions.

anonymous
January 21, 2016

I have known and worked with Michael for several years. He is experienced in both business litigation and business transactions, and is certainly on top of both fields. He was able to steer me clear of pitfalls, explain the pros and cons of different approaches, and keep my costs down at the same time. Michael always went out of his way to make sure I understood what was happening and why, which I can't say about other attorneys I've worked with. I would unequivocally recommend him to anybody seeking legal help with their business or franchise.

Jerrold
December 11, 2015

When my daughter and I were in need of legal representation in the acquisition of a franchise I called my personal attorney. While he is at a large firm, they only represent franchisors. He said that his partners have had many dealing with Michael Boxerman and found him to be great at advising his clients about what they should consider in pursing becoming a franchisee and representing them in the franchise agreement process. They could not have been more correct. Michael first took the time to be sure we understood what a franchise relationship entailed. He explained the responsibilities that both franchisee and franchisor have to each other. He cautioned us where we could find ourselves exposed to liabilities that might not be immediately apparent in reading the documents. In short he utilized his expertise and experience to be sure our lack thereof did not unknowingly put us into an unexpected position. Once we decided to proceed with obtaining the franchise Michael was terrific. The franchisor was located in London so call timing was more difficult. He made himself available whenever we needed him to get the deal done. At one crucial time right before we were heading to London a deal breaking issue had to be resolved. Michael took hours one weekend, while on a family vacation, to get on a conference call and resolve the matter. I have been in business for over forty years and this kind of dedication is rare. There were many issues to negotiate in the franchise agreement. Michael knew that even if an issue as not to our liking, it was normal and not worth the expense fighting over. He also stood his ground for us when a clause in the agreement needed to be changed. In the end we signed an agreement that was better than I thought it would be. In summary, Michael Boxerman explained what his representation would entail including an estimate of the legal fees. Michael went above and beyond our expectations in getting our deal done within parameters acceptable to us. His fees were proper for the work he performed for us. I would recommend Michael Boxerman to anyone needing legal representation regarding franchises without any reservations.

Raj
July 12, 2015

There are two members of your team you want to choose wisely..your accountant and your lawyer. With Michael you have the best franchising attorney period. No matter the task Michael has provided me with A+ service and A+ results. He has helped us grow from one location to over thirty, providing us with guidance and support parallel to none. Having interacted with numerous franchising attorneys, I can honestly say no one comes close to Michael! I will be a client for life!

Jim Sellers
August 27, 2020

Michael Boxerman helped us navigate getting a lease for our new school. He helped us understand many cryptic details in the lease and provided excellent perspective from his extensive experience. When it came to dealing with the other lawyers, he was a fierce defender of our best interests. I would highly recommend Michael Boxerman for any legal help with purchasing a franchise.

Mark
October 7, 2017

I have been working with Michael Boxerman for 10 plus years , with all my busineses and legal questions . Each time I email or call I get a response right back . He is very upfront and honest and tell me the best way to handle a case , and what the right thIng to put the case behind us , if we are the plaintiff or defendant. He does not drag it out like some lawyers just for the fees . Michael is very smart and takes him time to understand the law . It’s been a pleasure to work with him and the firm and would suggest many others to also . Thanks , Mike .

Keith
June 13, 2017

I used Michael and his team to review a franchise agreement and was very pleased with all of his service. From the beginning he was honest about his thoughts and the concerns he had. It would have been easiest for him to simply agree with everything I was saying but he instead shared the information that I needed to hear. Michael helped us negotiate far better terms with our franchisor and we were able to negate some of the top concerns that he had with the agreement as it was originally received. I would highly recommend working with Michael in the future.

Tom
May 23, 2017

Initially hired Michael to review and to consult on a franchise agreement. Did a solid job with that so I consulted with him to review terms on a subsequent direct buy opportunity. Key reasons I'm glad I hired Michael were that he was responsive...he answered the phone every time I called... even when I initially cold called him to inquire about his services! Michael provided solid counsel and clear rationale for his thoughts. He used examples for why he advised certain steps. He was responsive, direct and clear with his points, and made efficient use of our time. When I needed to expedite a matter, Michael monitored his email while out of the country on vacation. Couldn't have ask for more from him!

Joel
May 21, 2017

Michael walked me through the legal details of my case making sure I understood everything. Friendly and reassuring, made my first time in court an bit less nerve racking. Provided answers to all of my questions and concerns and was very easy to contact. I would definitely recommend his services.

Ravi
December 2, 2016

Boxerman is straight forward, reliable, smart, and responds very quickly. He takes care of any case with the same level of importance. I was beyond happy that I chose Boxerman for my cases. He is efficient and honest in all his services. Thanks again.

Esam
November 30, 2016

Michael Boxerman, Did Excellent job for me negotiate a complicated settlement with 7-Eleven Crop. He is the best Attorney that any one can have to deal with any business / Contract / Franchisee agreement. and he always answer my phone calls , emails and questions.

anonymous
January 21, 2016

I have known and worked with Michael for several years. He is experienced in both business litigation and business transactions, and is certainly on top of both fields. He was able to steer me clear of pitfalls, explain the pros and cons of different approaches, and keep my costs down at the same time. Michael always went out of his way to make sure I understood what was happening and why, which I can't say about other attorneys I've worked with. I would unequivocally recommend him to anybody seeking legal help with their business or franchise.

Jerrold
December 11, 2015

When my daughter and I were in need of legal representation in the acquisition of a franchise I called my personal attorney. While he is at a large firm, they only represent franchisors. He said that his partners have had many dealing with Michael Boxerman and found him to be great at advising his clients about what they should consider in pursing becoming a franchisee and representing them in the franchise agreement process. They could not have been more correct. Michael first took the time to be sure we understood what a franchise relationship entailed. He explained the responsibilities that both franchisee and franchisor have to each other. He cautioned us where we could find ourselves exposed to liabilities that might not be immediately apparent in reading the documents. In short he utilized his expertise and experience to be sure our lack thereof did not unknowingly put us into an unexpected position. Once we decided to proceed with obtaining the franchise Michael was terrific. The franchisor was located in London so call timing was more difficult. He made himself available whenever we needed him to get the deal done. At one crucial time right before we were heading to London a deal breaking issue had to be resolved. Michael took hours one weekend, while on a family vacation, to get on a conference call and resolve the matter. I have been in business for over forty years and this kind of dedication is rare. There were many issues to negotiate in the franchise agreement. Michael knew that even if an issue as not to our liking, it was normal and not worth the expense fighting over. He also stood his ground for us when a clause in the agreement needed to be changed. In the end we signed an agreement that was better than I thought it would be. In summary, Michael Boxerman explained what his representation would entail including an estimate of the legal fees. Michael went above and beyond our expectations in getting our deal done within parameters acceptable to us. His fees were proper for the work he performed for us. I would recommend Michael Boxerman to anyone needing legal representation regarding franchises without any reservations.

Raj
July 12, 2015

There are two members of your team you want to choose wisely..your accountant and your lawyer. With Michael you have the best franchising attorney period. No matter the task Michael has provided me with A+ service and A+ results. He has helped us grow from one location to over thirty, providing us with guidance and support parallel to none. Having interacted with numerous franchising attorneys, I can honestly say no one comes close to Michael! I will be a client for life!

Jim Sellers
August 27, 2020

Michael Boxerman helped us navigate getting a lease for our new school. He helped us understand many cryptic details in the lease and provided excellent perspective from his extensive experience. When it came to dealing with the other lawyers, he was a fierce defender of our best interests. I would highly recommend Michael Boxerman for any legal help with purchasing a franchise.

Mark
October 7, 2017

I have been working with Michael Boxerman for 10 plus years , with all my busineses and legal questions . Each time I email or call I get a response right back . He is very upfront and honest and tell me the best way to handle a case , and what the right thIng to put the case behind us , if we are the plaintiff or defendant. He does not drag it out like some lawyers just for the fees . Michael is very smart and takes him time to understand the law . It’s been a pleasure to work with him and the firm and would suggest many others to also . Thanks , Mike .

Keith
June 13, 2017

I used Michael and his team to review a franchise agreement and was very pleased with all of his service. From the beginning he was honest about his thoughts and the concerns he had. It would have been easiest for him to simply agree with everything I was saying but he instead shared the information that I needed to hear. Michael helped us negotiate far better terms with our franchisor and we were able to negate some of the top concerns that he had with the agreement as it was originally received. I would highly recommend working with Michael in the future.

Tom
May 23, 2017

Initially hired Michael to review and to consult on a franchise agreement. Did a solid job with that so I consulted with him to review terms on a subsequent direct buy opportunity. Key reasons I'm glad I hired Michael were that he was responsive...he answered the phone every time I called... even when I initially cold called him to inquire about his services! Michael provided solid counsel and clear rationale for his thoughts. He used examples for why he advised certain steps. He was responsive, direct and clear with his points, and made efficient use of our time. When I needed to expedite a matter, Michael monitored his email while out of the country on vacation. Couldn't have ask for more from him!

Joel
May 21, 2017

Michael walked me through the legal details of my case making sure I understood everything. Friendly and reassuring, made my first time in court an bit less nerve racking. Provided answers to all of my questions and concerns and was very easy to contact. I would definitely recommend his services.

Ravi
December 2, 2016

Boxerman is straight forward, reliable, smart, and responds very quickly. He takes care of any case with the same level of importance. I was beyond happy that I chose Boxerman for my cases. He is efficient and honest in all his services. Thanks again.

Esam
November 30, 2016

Michael Boxerman, Did Excellent job for me negotiate a complicated settlement with 7-Eleven Crop. He is the best Attorney that any one can have to deal with any business / Contract / Franchisee agreement. and he always answer my phone calls , emails and questions.

anonymous
January 21, 2016

I have known and worked with Michael for several years. He is experienced in both business litigation and business transactions, and is certainly on top of both fields. He was able to steer me clear of pitfalls, explain the pros and cons of different approaches, and keep my costs down at the same time. Michael always went out of his way to make sure I understood what was happening and why, which I can't say about other attorneys I've worked with. I would unequivocally recommend him to anybody seeking legal help with their business or franchise.

Jerrold
December 11, 2015

When my daughter and I were in need of legal representation in the acquisition of a franchise I called my personal attorney. While he is at a large firm, they only represent franchisors. He said that his partners have had many dealing with Michael Boxerman and found him to be great at advising his clients about what they should consider in pursing becoming a franchisee and representing them in the franchise agreement process. They could not have been more correct. Michael first took the time to be sure we understood what a franchise relationship entailed. He explained the responsibilities that both franchisee and franchisor have to each other. He cautioned us where we could find ourselves exposed to liabilities that might not be immediately apparent in reading the documents. In short he utilized his expertise and experience to be sure our lack thereof did not unknowingly put us into an unexpected position. Once we decided to proceed with obtaining the franchise Michael was terrific. The franchisor was located in London so call timing was more difficult. He made himself available whenever we needed him to get the deal done. At one crucial time right before we were heading to London a deal breaking issue had to be resolved. Michael took hours one weekend, while on a family vacation, to get on a conference call and resolve the matter. I have been in business for over forty years and this kind of dedication is rare. There were many issues to negotiate in the franchise agreement. Michael knew that even if an issue as not to our liking, it was normal and not worth the expense fighting over. He also stood his ground for us when a clause in the agreement needed to be changed. In the end we signed an agreement that was better than I thought it would be. In summary, Michael Boxerman explained what his representation would entail including an estimate of the legal fees. Michael went above and beyond our expectations in getting our deal done within parameters acceptable to us. His fees were proper for the work he performed for us. I would recommend Michael Boxerman to anyone needing legal representation regarding franchises without any reservations.

Raj
July 12, 2015

There are two members of your team you want to choose wisely..your accountant and your lawyer. With Michael you have the best franchising attorney period. No matter the task Michael has provided me with A+ service and A+ results. He has helped us grow from one location to over thirty, providing us with guidance and support parallel to none. Having interacted with numerous franchising attorneys, I can honestly say no one comes close to Michael! I will be a client for life!