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Bradley J. Franc (aka 'Brad') is an American attorney, entrepreneur, and business strategist known for specializing in succession planning, especially for family and closely-held businesses. He is the creator and author of the book, The Succession Solution: The Strategic Guide to Business Transition.[1], and has recently been named in the 2025 edition of the 'Best Lawyers in America'.[2]
Franc has formed four separate companies that have been named nine times in INC Magazine's list of fastest-growing companies in the U.S.
Education
[edit]Franc earned his Juris Doctor degree cum laude from the University of Pittsburgh, where he was a member of the Law Review and received the Robert Maxwell DeBroff Award.[3] He also holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Pennsylvania State University. He is admitted to practice law in Pennsylvania and several courts, including the U.S. Tax Court.
Career
[edit]Franc began his professional journey as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) at the international accounting firm now known as Ernst & Young. He later pursued law, becoming an entrepreneurial strategic business adviser and a business lawyer. Over his 25-year career, Franc has practiced business, estates, and trust law at Houston Harbaugh[4] and founded three successful businesses.
He has served on various boards, including as a former board member of Catalyst Connection[5] and a past chair of the University of Pittsburgh Board of Trustees.[6] Franc has also been actively involved with organizations such as the Young Presidents' Organization (YPO) Gold[7] – Pittsburgh Chapter, La Roche University Board of Trustees, and several other educational, healthcare, and community organizations.
Franc has also been associated with the UPMC Passavant Hospital Board of Trustees[8] and the Passavant Hospital Foundation Board of Trustees.
Publications
[edit]Franc is the author of several publications related to business succession and estate planning, including articles in outlets such as Forbes,[9] U.S. News and World Report, and Pittsburgh Business Times. He has been featured on platforms like TechVibe Radio and Industrial Distribution[10][11]
Recognition and Awards
[edit]Bradley J. Franc has been recognized for his contributions to succession planning[12] and business strategy. His firm, The Succession Coach LLC,[13] has an innovative approach to managing business transitions.
He has been a keynote speaker at various conferences and workshops,[14] sharing his process on succession planning and family business governance. Brad has also been a guest on many industry podcasts.[15]
Bradley J. Franc has been named in the 2025 edition of the 'Best Lawyers in America'[16] for Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law.
References
[edit]- ^ "The Succession Solution | Top Succession Planning Services Company-2023". Manage HR Magazine. Retrieved 2024-09-03.
- ^ Best Lawyers 2025 (2024-08-15). "29 Houston Harbaugh P.C. Lawyers Named in 2025 Edition of Best Lawyers and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America". Houston Harbaugh. Retrieved 2024-09-03.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "Honors and Prizes - University of Pittsburg". www.bulletins.pitt.edu. Retrieved 2024-09-03.
- ^ "Bradley Franc". Houston Harbaugh. Retrieved 2024-09-03.
- ^ https://www.catalystconnection.org/
- ^ "Bradley J. Franc Appointed Commonwealth Trustee on Pitt Board of Trustees". www.news.pitt.edu. Retrieved 2024-09-03.
- ^ "Brad Franc". YPO. Retrieved 2024-09-03.
- ^ "Executive Compensation at UPMC Group (2020)". Paddock Post. 2023-01-10. Retrieved 2024-09-03.
- ^ Jacobs, Deborah L. "Two Documents Every 18-Year-Old Should Sign". Forbes. Retrieved 2024-09-03.
- ^ "Successful Succession Planning - Part One". Industrial Distribution. 2013-03-29. Retrieved 2024-09-03.
- ^ "Successful Succession Planning - Part Two". Industrial Distribution. 2013-04-04. Retrieved 2024-09-03.
- ^ "The Importance of Succession Planning, with Bradley Franc". Smart Real Estate Coach. Retrieved 2024-09-03.
- ^ https://thesuccessionsolution.com
- ^ Boyd, Mike. "The Business of Family: Bradley J Franc - Increase the Value and Maintain the Values". The Business of Family. Retrieved 2024-09-03.
- ^ Legacy Planning(c), A Resource Library (2023-08-18). Vision, Trust And A Plan Perfects Your Legacy With Bradley Franc | Legacy Planning. Retrieved 2024-09-03 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Best Lawyers 2025 - Pittsburgh, PA". Best Lawyers. Retrieved 2024-09-03.