Godfrey

2601 Technology Drive
Orlando
FL

Summary Description

B.F. Godfrey leverages more than 35 years of business law experience to address concerns across a multitude of practice areas. His experience allows him to utilize proven strategies and mold them in finding efficient and cost effective resolutions.

Attorney Overview

Dedicated to providing efficient representation in a number of business law matters, Attorney B.F. “Biff” Godfrey attended the University of Notre Dame for his undergraduate degree, before earning his law degree from Southern Methodist University School of Law.

Admitted to both the Texas and Florida bars, he served as corporate counsel for Zale Corporation, TGI Fridays Inc., and Darden Restaurants, Inc., where his responsibilities included matters such as commercial and retail leasing, real estate, domestic and international franchising, licensing, trademarks and purchasing.

In private practice, he has represented such clients as TGI Fridays, E-Brands, Albertsons, La Madeleine, Wagamama, Inc. and Winnie Corp. His practice has expanded to include liquor licensing, residential real estate, living wills, and health surrogate designation. Mr. Godfrey lectures throughout Florida on the law of easements and real estate development.

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Areas of Practice
Business & Commercial Law
Retail & Commercial Leasing
Contracts
Intellectual Property Law (Franchising, Trademarks, Licensing, Copyright)
Business Organizations
Real Estate Law
Bar Admissions
Texas, 1974
Florida, 1994
Education
Southern Methodist University School of Law, Dallas, Texas

J.D. – 1974
University of Notre Dame

B.A. – 1971
Major: Liberal Studies
Professional Associations and Memberships
American Bar Association- Forum on Franchising, 1992 – Present