Liquor Law
Illinois Liquor Licensing Lawyers
The liquor law attorneys at Ciesla & Ciesla represent a local and national clientele in the area of liquor law. Our clients include taverns, bars, clubs, local and national restaurant chains, caterers, billiard halls, wine shops, convenience stores, and liquor stores. We also assist individuals and not-for-profits in the Chicago area seeking temporary licenses.
To speak with an attorney about your company's issues around securing, maintaining or defending a liquor license, contact our Northbrook law office. We can assist you with these and other legal issues involving Illinois liquor licenses:
For new establishments, we can review your business plan, help you form your company, work with your investors, help negotiate a lease or a real estate contract in conjunction with the liquor license application, or we can work as a team with your current attorney to complete the work associated with the liquor license application, including Rehabilitation Hearings or other issues associated with your new liquor license.
For individuals buying or selling a business, we can help you draft or review the buy/sell agreement, review and consult regarding loan documentation, negotiate leases, lease extensions or real estate contracts, handle Change of Officer/Change of Owners Applications and other issues associated with your transaction.
For national companies, both public and private, we will work with your general counsel and management team to help you establish a presence in Illinois. We resolve local employment issues, file Change of Officer/Change of Owner Applications, manage local real estate issues, and a host of other issues.
For those seeking a temporary license for a fund raiser or special event, we can help you obtain a liquor license and can advise you on your legal liabilities under Dram Shop laws as a host offering alcohol for your event or fundraiser.
For companies charged with violations of state or local liquor laws, we provide advice and defense against charges such as failure to hold the proper licenses, serving alcohol to minors, serving after hours, occupancy violations, and more.
If your business needs a liquor license, information about your potential liability, or defense on charges of violating liquor laws, contact Ciesla & Ciesla for legal services delivered in a cost-effective, efficient and professional manner.
