Tom Spadea

Tom Spadea is an experienced franchise attorney with a unique history of being the head of franchise development and real estate for multiple national franchise concepts prior to becoming an attorney. This unique perspective of a franchise lawyer who used to sell franchises gives him a deep understanding of his client’s legal and business needs. Tom has seen and worked with franchise companies at all levels of their life cycle as both an attorney and a business executive.

After more than 15 years of corporate and entrepreneurial experience, Tom went on to receive his law degree at Temple University's Beasley School of Law in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. His Philadelphia-based firm, Spadea Lignana, has more than a dozen attorneys focused primarily on franchise law. The firm helps clients with trademarks, the FDD, state registrations, real estate, litigation and the myriad of legal issues faced by both franchisors and franchisees.

Tom is a Certified Franchise Executive (CFE), a designation he earned in 2008 from the International Franchise Association while working in franchise development. He is also the founding member of the Philadelphia Franchise Association and its current President and Chairman. The Philadelphia Franchise Association holds quarterly networking and educational meetings, bringing together franchisors, franchisees, and suppliers.

Tom Spadea can be reached at 215.525.1165 x115 or tspadea@spadealaw.com