With more than 100 years of combined experience serving businesses in all segments of the alcoholic beverage industry, Buchman Law Firm, LLP is uniquely positioned to help our clients meet their specific business needs. Our lawyers work hand-in-hand with our clients to offer valuable insights, capabilities, and creative ideas to help resolve complex legal issues. We have extensive experience working on multi-faceted, multi-state transactions involving alcoholic beverage licensing and trade compliance, to ensure a seamless transition in the acquisition of a business, continuous operations when there is a change in structure, location or method of operation, and general regulatory compliance with industry trade practices and operations.
The depth of our practice allows us to serve as a single comprehensive resource for clients operating as a licensed entity in multiple states. Although some matters may require the assistance of local counsel, such as municipal hearings, we provide clients with guidance in overall licensing strategy, monitor the content and status of every application needing to be filed, and effectively bring necessary tasks to completion in a timely fashion for closing. From foreign alcoholic beverage manufacturers, importers and domestic wholesalers to retailers in both the on and off-premise segments, our clients span not only across the industry but also across the globe.
Our Team
Our team is comprised of experienced lawyers who have devoted their careers to advancing and protecting our clients’ interests – primarily guiding applicants through the alcoholic beverage license application process, renewing and maintaining alcoholic beverage licenses to ensure continuous operations. Please see individual attorney profiles below:
- Mark A. Koslowe, Managing Partner
- Nicholas J. Bergman, Partner
- Valerie Karasz, Partner
- Rachele D. Winningham, Partner
- Jonathan M. Koslowe, Senior Associate
- Alexander J. Alpert, Associate
- Sali Salfiti, Project Attorney
Our attorneys and legal staff work collaboratively on projects to maximize knowledge and efficiency, especially in matters involving complex issues and transactions, to meet tight deadlines. With a small but highly capable team of lawyers who focus exclusively on alcoholic beverage licensing, alcoholic beverage labeling, and compliance-related matters, we are uniquely positioned to provide companies of all sizes with efficient and cost-effective legal representation.
Our Approach
Due to the unique and complex legal nature of the alcoholic beverage industry, we take a proactive yet unassuming approach to assisting our clients with licensing and compliance. We start by learning our clients’ method of business operation, identifying their key objectives and then providing clear and straight-forward guidance. This process is an integral part of our practice, allowing us to highlight any potential compliance risks and map out a legal strategy for the client to execute with confidence. By working closely with our clients at each step of a project, we develop a longstanding and mutually beneficial relationship.
Contact Us to Learn More
With offices in New York City, New Jersey, San Francisco, and Washington D.C., we serve clients throughout the U.S. and worldwide concerning their alcoholic beverage-related legal matters. If you would like to learn more about our practice, we invite you to get in touch. Please contact us at one of our office locations.