Liquor Licensing and Dram Shop Liability
Ciesla & Ciesla knows that obtaining a new liquor license or maintaining an existing liquor license can be challenging. The attorneys at Ciesla & Ciesla have the experience your business or organization needs to navigate through the complicated process of obtaining a liquor license and the other licenses and permits required to operate your business. Our clients include: taverns, bars, clubs, local and national restaurant chains, caterers, billiard halls, wine shops, convenience stores, liquor stores and more. We represent individuals, companies and not-for-profits in Chicago and throughout the State. In assisting you with your needs, our firm can be as involved as you need us to be –
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 will work as a team with your current attorney to complete the work associated with the liquor license application, including Rehabilitation Hearings or any other issues that are 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 or handle other issues associated with your transaction.
For Large National Companies, both public and private, we will work with your General Counsel and management team to help you establish a presence within Illinois by defending violations, resolving local employment issues, filing Change of Officer/Change of Owner Applications, manage local real estate issues, and a host of other issues.
For those seeking Temporary License for a fund raiser or other special event, we will help you through the process of obtaining a liquor license and provide you with the information you need to know when hosting your event.
For those in need of Violation Defense, we provide assistance and consultation to clients who are hit with violations for failure to hold the proper licenses, serving alcohol to minors, serving after hours, occupancy violations, and more.
Our firm stresses relationship building over one-time representation. Our ability to understand our clients' needs and their goals allows us to establish a foundation that can often prevent issues from arising in the future.
Many law firms may claim to aggressively represent their clients. At Ciesla & Ciesla, our Liquor Law Attorneys understand this is often a tactic that supplicates skill, experience, and knowledge. Our firm concentrates on continuously upgrading our skills and relationships so that we can achieve results for our clients in a cost-effective, efficient and professional manner.
If your business needs to obtain a liquor license, needs to get a clear sense of its potential liability, or is facing violations related to liquor licensing or sales in the City of Chicago or anywhere in the Chicagoland area, contact Ciesla & Ciesla for a consultation.
Providing for our clients' legal needs, so they can go about their business
Ciesla & Ciesla, P.C.
836 Skokie Boulevard
Northbrook IL 60062
Phone: (847) 412 1988
Fax: (847) 418 3217
www.cieslaciesla.com
Located in Northbrook, Illinois, at Ciesla & Ciesla we develop strategies and solutions to help our business clients achieve success. We serve businesses across DuPage County, Cook County, and the Chicago area, including the cities of Deerfield, Lake Forest, Winnetka, Glencoe, Wilmette, Kenilworth, Evanston, Glenview, Skokie, and Highland Park.
