Franjo M. Dolenac
Franjo is a Partner in the Complex Litigation practice and Automotive group, which has been recognized by Chambers USA as one of the best in the country.

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Franjo has represented clients in various business and commercial matters, including franchise, antitrust, consumer, contract, energy and environmental, copyright, trade secret, and complex/class action cases. His broad experience includes pre-lawsuit investigations, motion practice, mediation, trial, and appellate brief writing and argument. Franjo has served clients as both lead trial counsel and co-counsel in jury trials, bench trials, and administrative hearings.
Client Work
Notable achievements for clients include:
- A commercial breach of contract jury trial that yielded a unanimous verdict awarding the commercial bus dealership’s full request for relief;
- A complex, asbestos, jury trial, prevailing on a novel evidentiary motion in limine before the case reached the jury, resulting in no liability to the client;
- A “dealer vs. dealer” dispute involving specific performance and constructive trust equitable claims related to a buy/sell agreement of a new automobile dealership, resulting in a complete victory for the client; Accordion Toggle
Previous Work
Before joining ArentFox Schiff, Franjo was an associate at an international law firm as well as a boutique automotive law firm. In his earlier career, Franjo worked as a public policy consultant.
Publications, Presentations & Recognitions
Recognitions
- Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch, Best Lawyers (2024)
- The Legal 500 United States (2021-2023)
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Education
Loyola Law School, JDCase Western Reserve University, BA, magna cum laude