Robert Zarco
2 South Biscayne Boulevard, 34th Floor, Miami, FL 33131
About Robert Zarco
Practice Areas
- Franchising
Education
- University of Miami School of Law, Coral Gables, Florida, 1985J.D., Doctor of Jurisprudence
- Harvard University, Cambridge, MassachusettsB.A., Bachelor of Arts
- Major: Economics
Languages
- English
- Spanish
Classes and Seminars
- "Franchise Relationship Laws In US Territories", U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce's "Franchising Today" Orientation Seminar, Caguas, Puerto Rico, January 22, 2003
- "The Ten Most Dangerous Provisions In A Franchise Agreement", Florida Bar Franchise Seminar, Miami, FL, January 17, 2003
- "Financial Management Of A Franchised Business And The Role Of The CPA", The Cuban American CPA Association, Miami, FL, October 30, 2002
- "Franchising Today: Exploring New Markets & New Opportunities", The United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Los Angeles, CA, October 19, 2002
- "The 10 Most Dangerous Contract Clauses In The Hardee's Franchise Agreement", The Hardee's Convention, Miami, FL, October 6, 2002
- Florida International University Graduation Commencement Speaker
- 2017, February 24. “Alternative Fee Arrangements”, Inaugural Corporate Counsel Summit, Coral Gables, FL.
- 2016, November 10. “Where to Draw the Line – Is your Franchise Agreement an Unconscionable, Illusory Contract?”, 39th Annual ABA Forum on Franchising, Miami Beach, FL
- 2016, May 4. “NLRB Decision: Joint Employer”, 7-Eleven Franchisee National Coalition Conference, Fort Lauderdale, FL.
- 2016, February 26. “Arbitration – An overview as to matters that should be considered by a practitioner when determining whether to arbitrate a case, as well as practice tips on effective ways to handle different aspects litigation.”, Bench & Bar Arbitration Panel Presentation, Miami, FL.
- 2015, December 14. “Launching into the World”, Florida International University Commencement Ceremony, Miami FL.
- 2015, October 8-11. “Legal implications of the recent National Labor Relations Board decision on franchisors, franchisees and franchising in general”, 56th Annual HADA convention, Maui, HI
- 2015, September 21-22. “Joint- Employer: What it really Means for You and Franchisors”, 2015 DDIFO National Conference, Las Vegas, NV
- 2015, March 24-25. The CFA, Washington, DC
- 2015, February 26. “Affordable Care Act – The Employer Mandate in Summary”, DDIFO District Member Meeting, Orlando, FL
- 2014, October 15-17. “The 7 Most Significant Franchise Cases of all Time”, 37th Annual ABA Forum on Franchising, Seattle, WA
- 2014, October 9-12. “Hawaii’s Motor Vehicle Industry Licensing Act” , 55th Annual HADA Convention, Wailea, HI
- 2013, May: “A Seat at the Table-The Case for Franchisee Advisory Councils,” International Franchise Association (IFA), 46th Annual Legal Symposium, Washington, D.C
- 2013, May 5-9. “Alternatives to Default: Managing Underperforming Franchisees”, 46th Annual IFA Legal Symposium
- 2010, November. Lecture: University of Maryland
- 2009, October. “Franchise Litigation”, ABA Forum on Franchising, Toronto, ON, Canada
- 2009, May 30-31. “Tips for Franchisees in Pursuit of the American Dream”, Franchise & Business Opportunities Expo, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
- 2009, June. “Tips for the Franchisee In Pursuit of the American Dream”
- 2009, March. “Guest satisfaction Still First Priority for hospitality Industry in Weathering Challenging Economic Times”
- 2009, February. “Creative Strategies for Franchise Businesses to Navigate Challenging Economic Times”
- 2006, October 11-13. “The Practical Considerations on Litigation Franchise Disputes” ABA 29th Annual Forum on Franchising, Boston, MA
- 2006, February 9-12. “Investing in a Hotel Franchise”, National Society of Minorities in Hospitality, Dallas, TX
- 2005, March 24-25. “Maximizing your Franchise Agreement”, 2005 AAHOA Annual Convention & Trade Show, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
- 2004, November 5. “Understanding the UFOC and Franchise Laws”, Hampton Roads Franchise Roads Expo 2004, Hampton, VA
- 2004, September 8. “Getting the Most of the Franchisor/Franchisee Relationships”, Tennessee Hospitality Alliance Exposition with Tennessee Restaurant Association, Nashville, TN
- 2004, August 6. “Benefits of a Franchise Association & Medicine Shoppe Franchise”, Pharmacy Franchise Owner Association, Anaheim, CA
- 2004, January 22. “Hospitality Franchising Issues”, Conrad N. Hilton College, University of Houston, Houston, TX
- 2003, September 22. “Lawsuit Trends and Thoughts on Avoiding Litigation”, Multi-Unit Food Service Operators Conference, Atlanta, GA
- 2003, June 12. Nova’s Fast Track MBA Training in Franchise Management – International Institute of Franchise Education, H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business & Entrepreneurship, Nova Southeastern University, Davie, FL
- 2003, June 3. “Franchising Today UFOC Night”, U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce’s “Franchise Today”, Orientation Seminar, New York, NY
- 2003, April 9. “Franchising Today UFOC Night”, U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce’s “Franchising Today”, Orientation Seminar, Orlando, FL
- 2003, January 22. “Franchise Relationship Laws In US Territories”, U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce’s “Franchising Today” Orientation Seminar, Caguas, Puerto Rico
- 2003, January 17. “The Ten Most Dangerous Provisions In A Franchise Agreement”, Florida Bar Franchise Seminar, Miami, FL
- 2002, October 30. “Financial Management Of A Franchised Business And The Role Of The CPA”, The Cuban American CPA Association, Miami, FL
- 2002, October 19. “Franchising Today: Exploring New Markets & New Opportunities”, The United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Los Angeles, CA
- 2002, October 6. “The 10 Most Dangerous Contract Clauses In The Hardee’s Franchise Agreement”, The Hardee’s Convention, Miami, FL
- 2000, April. “The Top Ten Issues Facing Hotel Counsel”
- 2000, Convention. Fairness and Good Faith and McDonald’s Remodeling Requirements.
- 2000, April. Alternatives in Resolving Franchisor– Franchisee Disputes— Part One: The Mediation Option
- 2000, March. “Liquidated Damages Clauses – Do You Always Have to Pay?”
- 2000, February. The American with Disabilities Act–An Overview for Franchisees in the Lodging Sector
- 2000, January. Premises Liability– Is the Franchisor or Franchisee Responsible When a Guest is Injured on Hotel Property
- 1999, December. To Pay or Not to Pay…(Royalties)…That is the Question.
- 1999, November. Part II of the Most Potentially Dangerous Contract Clauses in Your Franchise Agreement
- 1999, September. Ten of the Most Dangerous Contract Clauses Which May Be in Your Franchise Agreement
- Know Your Legal Rights.
- Practical Aspects of Franchisee Representation Alternative Dispute Resolution: Which Method is Best for Your Client
- The Sounds of Silence in the Franchise Agreement, co-author with Lawrence V. Ashe, Franchise Law Journal, vol. 19, no. 1, American Bar Association
Qualifications
Bar Admissions
- Florida
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Florida
- U.S. District Court District of Arizona
- U.S. Court of Appeals 11th Circuit
- U.S. Supreme Court
- Supreme Court of Florida
- U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida
- U.S. District Court Western District of Michigan
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Wisconsin
- U.S. District Court District of Colorado
- U.S. Court of Appeals 9th Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals 8th Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals 5th Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals 1st Circuit
Other Affiliations
- American Bar Association (Member)
- Florida Bar Association (Member)
- Dade County Bar Association (Member)
- Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers (Member)
- Association of Trial Lawyers of America (Member)
- American Bar Association Franchise Forum
- American Franchisee Association
- Cuban American Bar Association
- Dade Country Trial Lawyers Association
- Federal Trial Bar Association
- Federal Bar Association
- Florida Justice Association
- International Franchise Association (IFA)
- American Association of Franchisees and Dealers (AAFD)
- Coalition of Franchisee Associations (CFA)
- American Franchise Association (AFA)
- Trial Law Institute, Member – Litigation Counsel of America (LCA)
- Diversity Law Institute, Member – Litigation Counsel of America
Office Info
Other Colleagues
Nearby Lawyers
- Franchising
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