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Sean T. Morris, Founding Member
The Morris Law Firm was founded by Sean T. Morris, who is also the principal attorney in the firm. Sean focuses his law practice on the needs of small and medium-sized businesses, assisting with purchase and sale transactions, organizational and operational documents, real estate issues, administrative matters, and business disputes. Sean’s practice has a special focus on the legal needs of restaurant owners and he is one of the most sought-after authorities in the DC metro area on alcoholic beverage matters across all industries.
Restaurant Law Blog
Many people new to the restaurant business are unfamiliar with the concept of percentage rent. In a restaurant lease, percentage rent provisions allow the Landlord to share in the profits of the business, often in exchange for a lower base rent. The idea is that if the restaurant makes a lot of money, the Tenant […]
Read more...The ongoing health crisis, restaurant shutdown, and general economic uncertainty have made these unprecedented times for the hospitality industry. Many restaurants may close forever, and many others that were in development may never open in the first place. That being the case, it is understandable that many restaurant owners have halted expansion plans, and many […]
Read more...Tomorrow is April 1, which is the first day since the coronavirus restaurant shutdown that many restaurant tenants will be required to pay rent. Many, quite simply, will not be able to do so and are seeking relief from their landlords. For those able to obtain such relief, it will likely come in the form […]
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