Andrew M. Malzahn - Minneapolis, MN
Attorney at Dady & Gardner, P.A.
Franchise Lawyers in Minneapolis, MN
80 S 8th St Ste 5100 Minneapolis, MN 55402
- Free Consultation
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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11
Years
Experience
Minneapolis Franchise Lawyer
Updated: 05/15/2026
Areas of Practice
- Franchise
Attorney Information
Overview
Andrew M. Malzahn is a partner at Dady & Gardner, P.A., where he represents franchisees and dealers nationwide in disputes and transactions involving franchisors and manufacturers. His practice focuses on protecting and advancing the interests of franchisees, dealers, and distributors at all stages of the relationship—from pre-agreement review and negotiation through high-stakes litigation and arbitration.
Andrew regularly represents clients in matters involving fraudulent and deceptive franchise sales, franchise disclosure and registration violations, encroachment, non-compete disputes, and wrongful termination in state and federal courts and arbitration forums. He also serves as counsel to franchisee associations, advising on formation, governance, and coordinated system-wide strategy and disputes.
Andrew is an editor of the American Bar Association’s Franchise Law Journal. He has been recognized as a “Rising Star” by Super Lawyers and a “Legal Eagle” by Franchise Times each year since 2020.
Andrew’s practice is grounded in a clear understanding of the imbalance of power that often exists between franchisors and those who operate within their systems. He focuses on delivering creative, efficient, and results-oriented representation aligned with his clients’ business objectives.
Andrew will gladly speak to prospective franchisee and dealer clients at no initial charge to determine whether he and his colleagues can be of service.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- “Legal Eagle” by the Franchise Times
Other Sources of Feedback About Andrew M. Malzahn
Included on the 2026 Minnesota Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2025 Minnesota Super Lawyers list
- 2024 Minnesota Super Lawyers list
- 2023 Minnesota Super Lawyers list
- 2022 Minnesota Super Lawyers list
- 2021 Minnesota Super Lawyers list
- 2020 Minnesota Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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Hamline University School of Law,
St. Paul,
Minnesota, 2015
J.D.
Honors: summa cum laude
Honors: Presidential Scholar
Honors: CALI Award Winner
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Hamline University School of Law,
St. Paul,
Minnesota, 2015
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Non Legal Education
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St. Cloud State University,
St. Cloud,
Minnesota, 2010
B.S.
Honors: summa cum laude
Major: Finance
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St. Cloud State University,
St. Cloud,
Minnesota, 2010
Current Employment Position(s)
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Partner
Published Works
Articles
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Co-Author: Using the FDD As A Sword and Shield In Litigation, American Bar Ass’n 45th Ann. Forum on Franchising, W-9 (Nov. 2-4, 2022)
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Co-Author: Franchising & Distribution Currents, Franchise Law Journal, Vol. 40, No. 4, Spring 2021 Edition
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Co-Author: Franchising & Distribution Currents, Franchise Law Journal, Vol. 39, No. 4, Spring 2020 Edition
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Co-Author: Don’t Tread on Me: A Defense of State Franchise Regulation, Franchise Law Journal, Vol. 38, No. 1, Summer 2018 Edition
Contact
80 S 8th St
Ste 5100
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Phone: 612-359-9000
Fax: 612-359-3507
Email: Send a message
Website: https://www.dadygardner.com
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