MINNEAPOLIS, MN (November 13, 2009) – The Minneapolis-based law firm of Gray Plant Mooty (GPM) is pleased to announce that three of the firm's Franchise & Distribution practice group attorneys based in Washington, DC—Arthur Cantor, Peter Klarfeld, and Robert Zisk—have made the 2010 edition of Washington, DC's Best Lawyers®.

The list of Washington, DC's Best Lawyers® is based on nominations and votes by specialists in each field of law. Lawyers earn a spot through “exemplary legal work that attracts the notice of their colleagues” and must “be at the top of their game year after year” to remain on the list.

Arthur Cantor has more than 30 years experience counseling and representing clients on franchising and antitrust matters. His extensive experience includes franchise and antitrust litigation as well as advising franchisors on a wide range of issues, including franchisee and franchise system disputes, structuring franchise arrangements, and ownership of competing franchise systems.

Peter Klarfeld concentrates his practice on franchise litigation. He is one of the most experienced franchise trial and appellate lawyers in the country and has represented many of the largest franchisors in federal and state courts throughout the United States. Klarfeld is also a well-respected leader of the franchise bar.

Robert Zisk has extensive experience as a franchise litigator and counselor. For over 20 years, he has represented national franchisors in litigation with franchisees over issues of financial fraud, system standards, class actions, encroachment, trademark and trade dress infringement, and covenants not to compete.