Anthony Santoriello graduated from Seton Hall University with a J.D., with honors, and an M.B.A., with honors. He concentrates his practice in developing new franchise systems and serving existing franchise systems in all aspects of their business, including legal compliance, franchisor-franchisee negotiations and relationship management, state franchise registration and renewals, trademark matters, technology, and corporate issues. He represents entrepreneurs and their companies in business law needs, from formation, operation, IP protection, business expansion strategies, acquisition, and sale.

Previously, Mr. Santoriello was the co-founder of a global sourcing company providing overseas contract manufacturing, sourcing and consultation to U.S. companies. He was actively involved in day-to-day operations, including establishment and implementation of business plan and budgets; preparation and review of financial statements; and drafting and negotiating all legal documents, including commercial, employment and formation documents, for the company. He has participated in all phases of planning and negotiating mergers, acquisitions and dispositions.

Mr. Santoriello is licensed to practice law in New Jersey, New York, and Massachusetts. He is active in the American Bar Association.

Email: asantoriello@frglaw.com