Business Law and Licensing

Practical counsel that protects growth. We plan deals, draft clear contracts, manage filings, and guide inspections so your team can move without surprises.

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Why Us

Why We Are the Attorney You Need

Clear outcomes, not legalese

You are buying solutions and speed. Our job is to turn rules into steps your team can execute. Every engagement starts with a plain‑language plan with milestones, filings, and an owner for each task. You will always know where things stand and what is next.

Industry fit

Bars, venues, dispensaries, shared kitchens, and VGT locations share patterns. We draft with those patterns in mind, which leads to contracts that read cleanly, filings that pass review, and playbooks that staff can follow on a busy night.

Risk that matches reality

Not every risk deserves the same attention. We focus on location control, training, incident logs, insurance, and taxes. The result is a program that regulators respect and your team can maintain.

Communication that respects time

Expect short updates, clear checklists, and fast answers. We keep documents in a shared folder, label versions, and note approvals so everyone moves in the same direction.

Pricing that matches scope

We offer flat fees for standard filings, monthly counsel for ongoing support, and project pricing for deals. You choose what fits. No surprises and no mystery invoices.

Availability when it counts

Inspections and events do not follow office hours. We plan ahead for critical moments and make sure you have a direct line to someone who knows your file.

Services

General Counsel for Growth

Commercial and corporate

We form entities, manage ownership changes, and keep governance tidy. Contracts include MSAs, vendor and supply, distribution, NDAs, and IP assignments. For leases we negotiate letters of intent, use clauses, buildout terms, assignment and subletting, and enforcement language that reflects your operations.

Deals and transitions

Buying a business or selling a location touches licenses, employees, vendors, and landlords. We perform diligence, align transfer approvals, and draft the asset purchase or membership interest agreement so day one is smooth.

Licensing Coverage

PPA and PAV

We prepare complete applications, notice materials, and plans of operation. We map capacity, egress, and crowd management. We also coordinate with aldermanic offices and community groups when required.

Liquor

We handle state and city licensing, BASSET, dram shop insurance, and service area maps that include patios and rooftops. We align leases, insurance, and incident policies so inspections go as expected.

Cannabis

We assist dispensaries, craft grow, infusers, and transporters. Work includes disclosures, SOPs, packaging reviews, community engagement, and staff training materials that match your floor plan and security plan.

Food and shared kitchens

We structure operator and user licenses, draft user agreements, and build sanitation and allergen plans. We prepare recall and incident logs and help you pass inspections on the first try.

Gaming and amusements

We draft and review location agreements, confirm restricted areas, and set up accounting and maintenance logs that match regulator expectations.

Tobacco retail

We coordinate state and city licensing, age verification, signage, and renewal calendars that sync across locations.

Entertainment Law

Deals and production

For venues, promoters, and talent we draft appearance, tour, and residency agreements. We cover settlement sheets, percentage deals, refunds, and sponsor integrations. The goal is a clean show and a clean settlement.

Disputes and resolution

We handle demand letters, mediation, and, when needed, litigation strategy. We also respond to agency investigations and hearings and work to resolve issues before they become costly.

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Outcomes

Results You Can Measure

We aim for approvals on the first pass, inspections without surprises, and contracts that reduce disputes. We also care about tempo. The faster your documents move, the sooner your team can execute.

  • High approval rate supported by complete filings and clean inspections
  • Fewer hearings because records, training, and policies are in place
  • Less back and forth with landlords and vendors due to clear contracts

FAQ

Quick Answers

Do I need a PPA license if I do not charge a cover?

Sometimes. Capacity and the type of entertainment matter. We review your layout and programming and give you a clear answer.

Are cocktails to go allowed?

Yes, subject to packaging, labeling, and age verification. We provide a simple workflow your staff can follow.

How long does a license take?

Timelines depend on ownership, notices, and inspections. We estimate the schedule at the start and keep you updated.

Can you help with hearings?

Yes. We prepare records, appear on your behalf when possible, and work toward a practical resolution.

Request a Consultation

Tell us your concept and timeline. We will map the cleanest route from idea to opening and keep renewals organized as you grow.

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