Luther Lanard Attorneys Named 2027 Best Lawyers in America

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Sept. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Luther Lanard is proud to announce that attorneys Doug Luther and Bryan Dillon have been recognized in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® for their work in franchise law.

Having two attorneys named the Best Lawyers in America® is a testament to Luther Lanard's growth and focus on the needs of franchisees throughout the United States.

Who Are the Best Lawyers in America®?

Now in its 33rd edition, the Best Lawyers in America® recognizes 81,620 attorneys at 17,004 participating law firms. Those selected as the Best Lawyers in America® represent just 5% of practicing attorneys across 203 geographic regions and 151 legal practice areas.

How the Best Lawyers Are Selected

Recognition by the Best Lawyers in America® involves an independent peer-review process. This highly selective process helps filter bias and ensure both fairness and integrity.

Attorneys who receive recognition through the Best Lawyers in America® are not allowed to self-nominate for automatic inclusion or pay for placement on the list.

Doug Luther and Bryan Dillon: Two of the Best Lawyers® in America Practicing Franchise Law

Attorneys Doug Luther and Bryan Dillon have both been named the Best Lawyers in America® practicing franchise law.

Both franchise lawyers practice out of California, though they leverage technology and their legal acumen to assist franchisees and entrepreneurs all over the United States.

Luther Lanard is honored to have both Doug Luther and Bryan Dillon on our team. Inclusion in the Best Lawyers in America® for 2027 signals another high mark for a law firm that continues to grow.

About Best Lawyers®

Best Lawyers® was founded in 1981 by Harvard Law School graduates Steven Naifeh and Gregory White Smith. Their goal was to create the first peer-reviewed legal awards in the U.S. The first edition of the Best Lawyers in America® was published in 1983. The independent, peer-reviewed nomination process has always been part of the organization's approach.

About Doug Luther

Doug Luther is a franchise attorney based in Newport Beach who works with franchisees in need of clear direction in their franchise relation. Before joining Luther Lanard, he spent years representing Fortune 500 companies and high-profile clients at national firms, which gave him an inside view of how major players approach conflict and negotiation.

About Bryan Dillon

Bryan Dillon is a franchise attorney based in Northern California who works with franchise owners, associations, and small business operators. His work has included both courtroom advocacy and advising clients on business decisions, giving him a balanced perspective on how issues play out in real life, not just on paper.

About Luther Lanard, PC

Luther Lanard, PC helps franchisees nationwide. The firm is committed to helping clients with the entire lifecycle of being a franchise owner. With offices in California, Pennsylvania, Florida, and Texas, Luther Lanard, PC is able to assist franchisees all over the United States.

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