Pesetsky & Bookman is the premier regulatory law firm for New York’s hospitality businesses. We are experts in alcoholic beverage law, representing businesses of all sizes and sophistication in a wide variety of legal matters critical to the hospitality industry.
Getting an alcohol-licensed business up and running is challenging. We make it simple.
- Consult with you and your team about your concept and the strategic legal implications
- Advise on various regulatory and licensing strategies
- Navigate the complex State Liquor Authority liquor license process
- Community Board representation, if needed
- Obtain your federal TTB permit and New York City sidewalk cafe license
- Negotiate and draft leases and purchase agreements
- And more
When you run a hospitality business, there is never a dull moment. We are here to help.
- Renew your licenses
- Draft new contracts and obtain SLA approval if your partners or investors change
- Fight police and other disciplinary summonses in criminal court
- Defend State Liquor Authority violations
- Prepare alteration applications and other changes to your license
- Develop strategies for issues relating to commercial use of the public sidewalk
- And more
​We are experienced with every type of hospitality concept. Hospitality entrepreneurs are the brightest stars of New York's creative community. Bring us your idea, and we will give you clear, straight-talking advice on how it can work.
-Restaurants
-Bars
-​Hotels
-Lounges
-Clubs
-Cafes
-Fast casual
-Concert halls
-Theaters
-Vessels
-Brewpubs
-Package stores
-Breweries
-Distilleries
-Novel concepts
- Nationwide
