Liquor Control Law

Our Liquor Control practice focuses on representing individuals, corporations and organizations in the successful securing, processing and issuance of a liquor permit with the Ohio Division of Liquor Control. We assist clients in overcoming delays in the application process. Our clients can depend on our dedication and follow-through to ensure they obtain their liquor permit in a timely fashion. We also defend clients cited for violations of the Liquor Control Act before the Ohio Liquor Control Commission, using trial skills producing favorable results.

The following are some of the many services we provide to our clients:

• Successfully negotiate and draft contracts on behalf of both buyers and sellers of businesses and service establishments
• Prepare documents necessary for obtaining a liquor permit
• Guide clients through the sometimes confusing administrative process involved in pursuing a liquor permit
• Assist clients in obtaining a liquor permit in a timely manner so they can open their business or establishment with a permit on schedule
• Assist permit holders in resolving sales, withholding, unemployment and workers’ compensation tax delinquency issues
• Zealously appeal the denial of a new liquor permit, permit transfer, and/or permit renewal
• Defend permit holders cited for violations under the Liquor Control Act before the Ohio Liquor Control Commission
• Provide counsel on advertising, promotions and related matters
• Represent clients in resolving various business disputes and employee relations issues

We have experience serving the needs and interests of a wide range of businesses. Our client base includes national hotel and restaurant chains, regional supermarket companies, real estate developers, and national and international concessionaires and restauranteurs for stadiums and arenas.