• Business and Commercial Litigation
• Franchise Litigation
• Collection Law
• Construction Litigation
• Medical Malpractice and Nursing Home Defense
• Appellate Practice

Experience
Mr. McElfatrick is an experienced trial and appellate attorney.  Mr. McElfatrick’s practice includes the representation of corporations and individuals in a variety of business-related matters in state and federal courts, as well as through other forms of dispute resolution including arbitration and mediation.  A significant portion of Mr. McElfatrick’s practice is devoted to representing some of the nation’s largest franchisors, including Dunkin’ Donuts, Baskin-Robbins and Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, in a broad range of issues that are inherent in the franchise industry including standards enforcement, defaults and terminations, transfers and renewals, restrictive covenants, and trademark infringement.  Mr. McElfatrick also handles complex construction disputes and commercial collection matters.

Bar Admissions
Mr. McElfatrick is admitted to practice in Florida and the United States District Court for the Middle, Northern and Southern Districts of Florida.  Mr. McElfatrick is also a member of the Hillsborough County Bar Association.

Education
Bates College, B.A., 1994

Indiana University, J.D., cum laude, 1998

Recognitions, Associations and Professional Activities
Mr. McElfatrick is an active member and participant in the American Bar Association’s Forum on Franchising and the International Franchise Association.  In May of 2008, Mr. McElfatrick spoke on the topic of  "Frequently Arising Issues in Litigation" at the International Franchise Association's 41st Annual Legal Symposium in Washington D.C.  In May of 2009, Mr. McElfatrick was a facilitator for a roundtable discussion on the topic of "Notices of Default and Termination:  How to Enforce Franchisee Exit From the System" at the International Franchise Association's 42nd Annual Legal Symposium in Washington, D.C.  Mr. McElfatrick presently serves as a member of a Florida Bar Grievance Committee for the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit. Mr. McElfatrick has received recognition as a member of Florida's "Legal Elite" by Florida Trend Magazine and in 2009, was recognized as a "Rising Star" by Florida Super Lawyers Magazine.

Personal
Mr. McElfatrick was born and raised in Denver, Colorado.