WASHINGTON, D.C. – Nov. 9, 2026 – Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP continued to expand its Washington, D.C., office and its award-winning Franchise & Distribution Practice with the addition of Shareholder Alexander Tuneski, a seasoned lawyer with more than 20 years of experience in franchise law. He joins from DLA Piper.
Tuneski advises franchisors and distributors on the regulatory, operational, and financial complexities of the franchising industry. From startups to mature, publicly traded companies, he has advised companies throughout the United States, international companies entering the U.S. market, and U.S. franchisors expanding abroad. He also represents private equity firms, family offices, and other investors in their acquisitions and sales of franchise companies.
“We have built tremendous momentum in Washington by investing across practices and assembling a team that reflects the breadth of the legal and business issues our clients face every day,” said Ernest LaMont Greer, co-president of Greenberg Traurig and chairman of the firm’s Washington, D.C., office. “Alexander is an outstanding addition to that platform, bringing a sophisticated franchise practice that complements our existing strengths and expands the range of services we can provide. His arrival is another example of the caliber of lawyers we are attracting as we continue to invest in Washington.”
Tuneski is the latest lawyer to join the firm’s long-established franchise team, which is ranked as national and metropolitan Tier 1 in the 2027 edition of Best Law Firms® and was named the 2023 and 2021 “Law Firm of the Year” for Franchise Law by Best Law Firms®. The team has helped clients establish franchise and distribution operations in 80 countries and all 50 states in a variety of fields, including oil and gas, restaurant and food service, retail clothing, hotels, and others.
“Our Franchise & Distribution Practice has long been a destination for clients navigating the complex and evolving franchising landscape,” said David W. Oppenheim, one of the leaders of the practice. “Adding a lawyer with Alexander’s skills and experience further elevates an already formidable team and underscores our commitment to remaining at the forefront of the franchising industry.”
Tuneski helps clients through virtually every step of the lifecycle of a franchise. He guides clients through the establishment of franchise systems and the agreements, disclosures, and other foundational documentation needed to begin operations. He advises on federal and state regulatory requirements, franchise relationships, and developing and implementing system standards and processes. He also counsels on franchise-related mergers and acquisitions, having advised on some of the most significant transactions in the franchise industry.
After working across the table from Greenberg Traurig lawyers over the years, Tuneski said he gained an appreciation for their work. He decided to join the firm after learning more about its strategy of empowering its lawyers to develop their practices with the support of a global, unified law firm collaborating across practice and geographic areas. That support is critical, he said, since so many franchise matters span multiple jurisdictions and require expertise in multiple areas of law.
“The opportunity to join Greenberg Traurig was one I couldn’t pass up,” Tuneski said. “The firm gives its lawyers a level of independence while providing the resources and support they need to do their jobs well. And it was clear that the firm is committed to the franchise group. It’s an exciting time to be here.”