Stephanie J. Blumstein

Stephanie J. Blumstein has been practicing law since 2004, and focuses her practice on complex commercial and franchise litigation.  As a litigator, she has comprehensive experience representing clients in multiple business sectors in a wide range of matters including the prosecution and defense of disputes involving franchises, breach of contract, trademark infringement and other intellectual property claims, unfair competition, fraud claims, and a variety of other business matters.  She has appeared in various federal and state courts throughout the United States, as well as multiple arbitration / alternative dispute resolution forums. 

In addition to her litigation work, Ms. Blumstein frequently advises clients on contract drafting and negotiation, and on numerous other business law issues.  She is adept at assisting clients in finding opportunities and avoiding obstacles in reaching their business and legal goals. 

Ms. Blumstein is a participating member of the American Bar Association Forum on Franchising, the New York State Bar Association Committee on Franchise, Distribution and Licensing Law, and the International Franchise Association (“IFA”).  In May 2017, Ms. Blumstein was a speaker at the 50th Annual IFA Legal Symposium in Washington, D.C. on the topic of franchise litigation basics and a co-author of the accompanying session paper.  Ms. Blumstein is also a contributor to the firm’s business litigation and franchise law blogs.