Starting and running a successful bar or restaurant requires navigating a minefield of potential legal pitfalls, clearing a multitude of licensing hurdles, and staying abreast of an ever changing regulatory landscape. The Morris Law Firm has a special focus on the legal needs of bar and restaurant owners. Among the legal services that we provide to our clients in the industry are:
- Entity formation (LLCs, partnerships, and corporations)
- Lease negotiation and review
- Liquor licensing
- Use and occupancy and other permitting
- Supplier and vendor agreements
- Regulatory compliance
- Liquor Board violations
- Risk management and avoidance
- Litigation and dispute resolution
The Firm’s expertise in the food and beverage industry extends beyond bars and restaurants to those who manufacture, distribute or sell alcoholic beverages, including:
- Breweries, wineries and distilleries
- Distributors
- Retailers
If you are contemplating a business in any of these areas, or if you are an established business who just wants a lawyer who is as focused on this exciting industry as you are, please consider making The Morris Law Firm part of your team.