Frequently Asked Questions

I am very proud of my client roster, which includes well-known companies that everyone has heard of and new businesses that you’ll be hearing about soon. Even so, I don’t list my clients to preserve confidentiality. This enables me to ask anonymous questions of regulatory agencies without the agency tying the inquiry back to any specific client.

100%. Getting a specialist involved early prevents problems and blockers. If you want to get the deal done and have a smooth post-close transition, don’t wait until close to deal with alcohol law details. 

No. I act as specialty alcohol beverage counsel, working alongside and in support of your lead counsel.

It depends. Outreach from a state is usually backed by solid evidence of a misstep, so should trigger immediate review of your systems to see what might need to be fixed to prevent a reoccurrence. If you have a complicated problem to solve, or if you are confused about the requirements to achieve compliance, I can help you navigate.

No. I advise on strategy and can help you decide what licenses are needed for your business objectives, but I don’t fill out applications or complete your monthly compliance filings. I can refer you to someone who can help with applications as needed and can help you structure your compliance systems.

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