Dealer, Distribution, and Franchise Disputes


We understand the laws governing the manufacturer-dealer relationship inside and out, and we apply this knowledge to deliver results to manufacturer clients when faced with dealer issues, including dealer termination disputes, financing matters, IP, contract, and other dealer-related disputes.

We work closely with OEMs, offering advice on compliance with state and federal laws impacting the OEM-dealer relationships, ranging from state-specific regulation of dealer territories, termination and product support, to state and federal antitrust matters. We litigate contested dealer matters on behalf of manufacturers all across the country, before administrative bodies and state and federal courts.

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Press Releases10.28.26

Lisa Brown Selected for Fellowship in the Litigation Counsel of America

Dykema is proud to announce that Lisa Brown was selected for Fellowship in the Litigation Counsel of…

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Events8.20.26

Dykema Drives: Automotive Legal Summit 2026

Now in its fourth year, Dykema’s premier one-day summit returns in a shorter, sharper format with…

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Press Releases8.19.26

52 Dykema Attorneys Named to 2026 Michigan Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists

Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced today that 29 of its attorneys from the firm’s…

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