As New York’s premier liquor licensing attorneys, we represent restaurants, bars, nightclubs, liquor stores, alcohol wholesalers, and manufacturers in obtaining and defending their liquor license before the New York State Liquor Authority and the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau.
We regularly appear before Community Boards throughout New York City and the SLA Full Board.
We have a reputation for excellence in representing the hospitality industry in liquor licensing matters for over thirteen years throughout New York state. We are experienced veterans in this industry, have seen it all, and have accomplished our clients’ objectives in the face of all obstacles.
Restaurants, Bars, and Nightclubs
As liquor licensing attorneys, we have successfully obtained liquor licenses for restaurants, bars, lounges, nightclubs and other businesses despite all obstacles and in the face of extreme opposition. Our experience as New York liquor license lawyers is limitless and we have seen it all.
Liquor & Wine Stores
We as trusted NY liquor license lawyer have been successful in obtaining approvals on some of the most difficult liquor store cases throughout New York City.
Alcohol Wholesalers and Manufacturers
As Professional NYC liquor license lawyer we represent brewers, manufacturers, distributors and suppliers of wine, beer and spirits with respect to all licenses and permits before the New York State Liquor Authority and the Alcohol and Tobacco Trade Bureau (TTB).
Disciplinary Matters
We regularly appear before Administrative Law Judges and the State Liquor Authority Full Board in contesting and resolving our client’s liquor licensing disciplinary matters in proceedings to revoke or cancel.
Representative Results
Wine Bar Approved Despite Fierce Opposition By Local Park Preservation Organization (Flatiron)
Successfully obtained a wine tavern license in the popular Flatiron area of Manhattan. The application was opposed by a local park preservation organization before both Community Board 3 and the State Liquor Authority, and which had successfully protested two previous applicants at the location, resulting in their denial. The client, a classy Italian wine bar, agreed to several stipulations regarding closing time and crowd management, resulting in support from Community Board 3 and ultimately an approval by the State Liquor Authority.
Tavern Wine License Approved With Patio In the Face of Vocal Opposition From Local Block Association Representing High End Brownstones (Greenpoint)
The Firm represented a Nordic bar in successfully obtaining approval of its tavern wine license despite an aggressive and hostile campaign launched by the local block association which sought to keep the rows of brownstones in the area free from any semblance of nightlife. The process required numerous appearances before both CB 1 in Brooklyn and the SLA Full Board, as well as several rounds of negotiations with the block association.
Liquor License For Large Nightclub Approved (Washington Heights)
Successfully obtained approval for an on-premise liquor license for one of the largest nightclubs in Manhattan despite opposition at the community board’s licensing committee and despite the fact that the New York Police Department and the New York State Liquor Authority shut down the previous owner and canceled his liquor license due to troubling series of violence.
Liquor Store License Approved in 3 ½ Months Despite Protest from Closest Competitor, Then Sold 2 Years Later in Highly Profitable Deal (East Harlem)
Successfully obtained approval for a liquor store license in East Harlem. The application was strongly opposed by its nearest competitor, a liquor store located just 2 blocks away. The application was approved before the Full Board of the State Liquor Authority on the basis of strong gross sales from neighboring stores and the fact that our client was committed to providing the largest array of wines and liquors from throughout Latin America in Manhattan. Two years later, our client decided to return to his native country in South America and sold the liquor store in a profitable deal.
Liquor Wholesale License Approved by SLA & TTB to Import From Jamaica
Represented client in obtaining a liquor wholesale license from the New York State Liquor Authority and required permits for importing and wholesale from the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau to import liquor from Jamaica.
Liquor Store License Approved Despite Another Liquor Store Across Street (Crown Heights)
Successfully represented client in opening a liquor store in the Crown Heights section of Brooklyn and obtaining approval of her liquor store license despite the presence of another liquor store one block away, largely on the basis that the store would focus predominantly on carrying wines and spirits from New York and organic producers.
Purchase of Stock Interest in Nightclub (Bronx)
Represented client in the negotiation and purchase of a 25% interest in one of the most successful nightclubs in the Bronx.
Wine Store License Approved in Highly Competitive Tourist Area Despite Protests (Chinatown)
Represented and counseled client in launching a wine store and obtaining approval of his wine store license in the highly competitive Canal Street (Chinatown) area in Manhattan despite protests from neighboring wine and liquor stores arguing alleged saturation.
Wine Wholesale License Approved by SLA & TTB to Import From Spain
We represented a client in obtaining a wine wholesale license at the federal (TTB) and state (SLA) level to import wine from Spain.
Sale of Large Nightclub (Inwood)
Represented seller in the sale of one of the largest nightclubs in Manhattan for approximately $1 million after it was shut down by the New York Police Department and the New York City Law Department and had its liquor license canceled.
Liquor License Approved Despite Lengthy and Troubling History of Previous Licensee Involving Violence and Numerous Sales to Minors (Bronx)
Represented one of the oldest nightlife establishments in the Bronx in obtaining approval of their liquor license before a hostile and aggressive community board, requiring several appearances and lengthy negotiations regarding stipulations to ensure public safety.