Gary R. Batenhorst
gbatenhorst@clinewilliams.com
(402) 397-1700
Gary R. Batenhorst
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Gary has extensive experience in franchising and distribution matters. He was in-house counsel for Godfather’s Pizza, Inc. for over 17 years, serving as Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel from 1988 to 2001. Gary has represented both franchisors and franchisees in franchise development and franchise relationship matters, the establishment of new franchise systems, franchise law compliance and advising new franchisees. He advises manufacturers on issues related to their distribution systems. He also works in the areas of real estate, acquisition and divestitures of businesses, formation of new business entities, lender relationships, and general advice to companies on issues including marketing, employment law and contractual matters.
Admitted to Practice:
Nebraska
California
Education:
New York University, J.D., 1976
Creighton University, B.S.B.A., magna cum laude, 1973
Other Experience/Achievements
  • Listed: Best Lawyers in America (Woodward/White, Inc.) (Franchise Law)
  • Listed: Great Plains Super Lawyers (Franchise/Dealership)
  • Adjunct faculty member, Creighton University School of Law teaching Franchising (1991-2004) and Business Planning (2005-present)
  • President and Member, Board of Directors, Holy Name Housing Corporation
  • Member, Creighton University College of Business Administration Advisory Council
  • Past Chair, Nebraska State Bar Association Corporate Counsel Section
  • Past Member, Creighton University National Alumni Board
  • Past Member, Jesuit Partnership Council of Omaha
  • Past President, South Omaha Affordable Housing
  • Past President, Omaha Coalition for the Homeless
  • Recipient, Spirit of Creighton Award
  • Alpha Sigma Nu

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