ArentFox Schiff

ArentFox Schiff is home to experts in regulatory matters, franchising, distribution, litigation, and corporate law. The practice also comprises specialisms in real estate, vehicle safety, environmental law, and emissions. The client base includes several large retail dealership groups, auto-tech players, and global auto parts, equipment and aftermarket suppliers. The firm additionally acts as general counsel to industry parts supplier associations, as well as dealership and brand advertising associations. Focused on autonomous vehicles, ride sharing, online sales, and direct manufacturer sales, Aaron Jacoby heads the automotive practice from Los Angeles, where Gary Brophy‘s experience includes being the co-founder of an automotive technology business. In New York, litigation specialist Russell McRory, who assists auto dealerships with issues involving factories and franchising, leads the national practice’s East Coast operations; and Michael McMahan represents automobile dealerships in significant disputes involving automotive manufacturers.