Riley Lagesen

Riley Lagesen's transactional practice focuses on growth and development counseling for business clients with a niche focus on the restaurant industry. He comes to his legal practice with many years of restaurant management and ownership experience with successful restaurant groups in Los Angeles and is achieving recognition as one of the nation's leading attorneys in the restaurant space. His extensive relationships in the restaurant industry, practical knowledge of restaurant operations, and keen understanding of the legal issues associated with protecting and growing a restaurant concept enable Riley to provide efficient and sensible counsel and serve as the catalyst for many business transactions.

Practice Highlights:

Licensing of restaurant and retail concepts to non-traditional locations (e.g., airports and universities)
Structuring franchise programs of all types Representing culinary and bar talent in domestic and international transactions
Advising buyers and sellers of restaurant chains Structuring private restaurant financings

Presentations

Panel, "Surfing the Economic Tsunami," National Restaurant Association conference, Chicago, 05.16.09 Advisories 9th Circuit Finds "Back of the House" Tip Pooling Does Not Violate FLSA, 02.25.10 Service Charges: Washington’s Service Businesses Must Disclose Employee Share, 10.16.07 Franchisors Face New World Under Amended Franchise Rule, 02.05.07

Books / Publications

“Is Your Business Legally Fit For Franchising?,” Portland Business Journal, 02.01.06 “Foodservice Operators Share Common Concerns,” Portland Business Journal, 04.01.05

J. Riley Lagesen Partner rileylagesen@dwt.com 503.778.5217 direct 503.778.5299 fax Suite 2300 1300 SW Fifth Avenue Portland, Oregon 97201

Related Practices

Business Transactions Franchising Trademark Corporate Finance & Securities Mergers & Acquisitions Related Industries Restaurants Hospitality Food and Beverage Hotels & Resorts