liquor & alcoholic beverages law

Whether you are considering stepping into the alcohol industry or if you are already established Barham & Maucere LLC can provide legal representation and assistance for all aspects of your business. Whether you are a distillery, winery, or brewery, we can help you operate within the complex regulatory and legal regimes in order to allow you to do what you do best - craft top-shelf libations.

Additionally, our attorneys have experience representing existing bars and lounges in front of regulatory boards and in court, as well as petitioning on behalf of new bars for liquor and beer licenses. Additionally, we have the experience necessary to assist you with navigating federal, state, and local regulatory agencies including zoning issues. The laws and regulations surrounding all aspects of the alcohol industry require strict compliance and precise planning and Barham & Maucere LLC has the experience necessary to navigate these complicated and convoluted issues.

Barham & Maucere LLC is uniquely positioned to assist and represent both current and future endeavors regarding the alcohol and beverage industries. On top of the specific alcohol and beverage services described below, our attorneys have extensive experience with Business & Corporate Law, Intellectual Property, Securities & Financing, and Startups, all of which are vital to both new and existing alcohol related ventures.

A few of the alcohol and beverage services we offer include:

  • Zoning

  • Compliance

  • Safety

  • Licensing

  • Permitting

  • Federal Regulatory Issues

  • State Regulatory Issues

  • Local Regulatory Issues

  • Transportation/Shipping

  • Distribution

  • Brewing

  • Distilling

  • Vinting

Attorney Zachery Darnell also runs the law and spirits blog liquor.lawyer. Visit and subscribe for resources for the alcoholic beverages entrepreneur.