About Patrick
Patrick Maslyn is the founder of Maslyn Law PLC, a firm specializing in franchise and distribution law, located in Chesterfield, Virginia. He has been licensed to practice law in Virginia since 1997. Mr. Maslyn earned his Juris Doctor from The George Washington University Law School in 1997 and a Bachelor of Arts from Miami University in 1992. His legal career began with positions as an associate at Abraham, Pressman & Bauer, PC in 1997 and Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney from 1998 to 2000.
In 2000, he joined Hunton & Williams LLP, where he served as Chair of the Franchising & Distribution Practice Group until 2009. That year, he founded Maslyn Law PLC, focusing on providing experienced and cost-effective legal advice to franchise businesses. Mr. Maslyn has been actively involved in the Virginia State Bar's Antitrust, Franchise & Trade Regulation Section, serving as Chair from 2007 to 2008 and Immediate Past Chair from 2009 to 2010. He has also contributed to the International Franchise Association's Legal Symposium Task Force in 2005 and 2006.
His expertise has been recognized nationally, with rankings in Chambers USA for Franchising from 2007 to 2010 and selection as a Rising Star in Franchise/Dealership by Virginia Super Lawyers from 2008 to 2010. He has published articles in Franchising World magazine and the New York Law Journal, covering topics such as franchise agreement drafting and the enforcement of post-termination buybacks. Mr. Maslyn's practice areas include business law, franchising. Distribution.
He offers free consultations and accepts credit cards. His office is located at 15660 Cosby Village Avenue, Unit 133, Chesterfield, VA 23832.
