Craft Beverage Producers & Wholesale Liquor Licenses

Operating a brewery requires a substantial amount of documentation. You need a sharp, highly qualified team to help protect you from violating laws, obtain necessary documents to run a successful business, and provide guidance on how to generate the most profit for your investment.

We can help you…

  • Review a potential transaction, identify potential pitfalls and mitigate your risks.
  • Draft, review and negotiate agreements.
  • Obtain permits and licenses necessary to operate your business.
  • Comply with the law and avoid violations.
  • Respond if you receive a violation notice.
  • Maximize the return on your investment when you are ready to expand or sell.
  • For clients with a product and who are looking for assistance with manufacturing agreements, sales agent agreements and distribution agreements, we draft, review or negotiate contracts to provide the best advantages and advise of potential warning signs of trouble.

Business Formation

By understanding your current and long-term goals, we can counsel you through the formation and organization of starting your very own business.

Liquor Licenses

Our clients rely on our unique knowledge base and experience with liquor licenses to protect them from potential problems and keep them informed. We are your best resource.

Private Financing

We can help balance the risks between investors, lenders and business owners in transactions where financing is private rather than through traditional bank loans. We ensure everyone is protected.

State Liquor Authority Proceedings

Alcohol Beverage Law can be difficult to understand and navigate. Our knowledge of New York liquor law can assist you in dealing with the SLA proceedings that threaten your business.

Buy/Sell Business

Evaluating potential tax and liability consequences can be overwhelming. Let us guide you through the entire process as your business and legal advisors.

Name Clearance

Our comprehensive services include a name clearance search to ensure that the trade name and the money you invest in promoting and developing it is a good investment.

Permits/Licenses

We can assess your needs and prepare and process all the applications necessary to ensure that you are operating legally.

Trademarks, Copyrights, & Patents

Owning a business provides many opportunities for innovation and creativity. Our team of attorneys has years of experience protecting our clients’ intellectual property.