Halbert (Bert) Rasmussen is a partner in Arent Fox’s Automotive industry practice group. He has extensive experience representing car, truck, bus, and motorcycle dealers in all of the issues that impact their business. Bert represents clients in developing regulatory compliance programs, operations policies and form, and negotiating dealer agreements with manufacturers, realty owners and lenders as well as mergers and acquisitions, and consumer and business litigation.

A skilled litigator, Bert has delivered critical wins for his clients for such matters as franchise disputes including terminations instituted by manufacturers, complex multi-party claims arising out of dealership buy-sell agreements, and breach of contract matters, among others. He uses his franchise and distribution law skills to help clients meet their goals, avoid litigation, and maintain harmonious relations with their franchisors.