The Legal Team That Actually Gets You. We Know Your Business.

We specialize in advising alcohol, beverage, hemp, and food companies, from startup to multinational. Our team comes from your industry, and we know what it takes to succeed.

Food & Beverage Compliance – Alcohol & Beverage Law – Hemp Product Law – Trademark & IP – Beer, Wine, & Spirits – Investments, Expansions, & Exits – Functional Beverages – Food & Beverage Compliance – Alcohol & Beverage Law – Hemp Product Law – Trademark & IP – Beer, Wine, & Spirits – Investments, Expansions, & Exits – Functional Beverages –
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Who We Are Makes Us Different

Years of in-house experience at some of the largest, most innovative beverage companies means that we bring a commercial point-of-view and experience that’s as valuable as our legal advice.

Solutions That Work For You

Legal Fees that Fit Your Business

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Traditional hourly billing is great, for lawyers. We do things differently, with options built around your budget and your sanity.

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Flat Fee Projects

You'll miss us when it's over, but we get it. Some legal needs are a one-time thing, and we're happy to show up, deliver the goods, and send you off with everything you need.

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Monthly Subscription

Like a great neighborhood bar, the more you come in, the more we just know. We learn your business, anticipate your needs, and keep a standing tab, at a rate that rewards loyalty.

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Traditional Hourly

Not every legal need calls for a running tab. Sometimes you just need a round. We keep it simple, keep it honest, and keep our rates well below what larger firms charge for the same pour.

Things We’re

Really Really Good

At Doing

Whether you're saucing up a new condiment line or rolling out a craft spirits brand across 50 states, we've seen it, solved it, and probably have a good story about it. We take pride in being the best all-around legal and compliance team in this space, and our clients will tell you the same.

Alcohol & Beverage

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Alcohol Regulatory

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Distribution & Expansion

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Arbitration & Litigation

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Trademark & IP

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M&A Due Diligence

Food

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Regulatory

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Arbitration & Litigation

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Compliance & Licensing

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Trademark & IP

Hemp Beverage & Products

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Licensing & Mktg Compliance

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Distribution Agreements

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Risk Mitigation

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Growth & Expansion

We Serve Where You Serve

Our team brings in-house experience from major food and beverage companies nationwide alongside top-tier legal credentials.

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Legal Team

Seasoned attorneys with deep beverage and food regulatory experience, including in-house roles at major industry players.

Compliance Team

Dedicated compliance professionals who stay ahead of changing regulations across all 50 states for food and beverage.

You'd rather be brewing, distilling, or pouring. We get it. We'll make the legal part as painless as possible, and maybe even enjoyable. Maybe.

A Familiar Face

You'll find our team at the events worth attending, often behind the mic, always at the best afterparty. Come say hi.

We don't bite, and we give great legal advice.

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Ready to get serious about your food or beverage brand?

We're here to support you, from start-ups to international public companies. Please contact us with any specific questions about who we are and what we do. Let's get to know each other, send us an email today to set up an introduction.

Let's Connect, Email Us.

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