Obtaining a liquor license is a time-consuming process. Liquor licensing is done by state entities, and each state liquor administration has different names, like the New York State Liquor Authority and the Washington State Liquor Control Board. Although the names are different, they accomplish the same tasks. One of those tasks is processing liquor license applications.

First, you must determine the class of license needed for your establishment. For example, if you operate a restaurant and want to serve just beer and wine, you’ll need a “Restaurant Wine” class liquor license. If you operate a restaurant and bar and want to serve beer, wine and liquor, you’ll need an “On-Premises Liquor” license.

Once you determine your required license classification, you will need to notify the local municipality or community board by sending a 30-day notice to them via certified mail. The notice will not only state that license classification but will also include your intended hours of operation and other general information. After receiving the notice, most Community Boards in New York, will request to see your proposed menu, architectural drawings, and will want further detail regarding your intended operation.

Once the 30-Day Community Board notice period has elapsed, you may than file your liquor license application with the New York State Liquor Authority (“NYSLA”). The application requires the disclosure of a great amount of detail regarding your intended operation and it’s owners, managers, lenders, donors and investors. Additionally, you will be required to submit a Certificate of Occupancy for the Premise (or a letter of no objection from the Department of Buildings), the original certified mailing card, penal bond, photographs of all rooms and the exterior, the lease for the premise, proof of citizenship, diagrams, bank statements, certificate of authority to collect sales tax, workers compensation and disability insurance policies and a proposed menu. If all of the required information and documentation is complete and accurate, and there exists no other reason for rejection, the NYSLA should issue your license within six months.

Fortunately, in September of 2009, the NYSLA approved the implementation of the Attorney Self-Certification Program resulting in approvals in just two weeks. This program allows attorneys filing applications on behalf of applicants to certify that statements and documents provided in an application are true and accurate and that the application meets all statutory requirements. The program has allowed for a more timely review of applications as the agency will rely on the information certified by the Attorney, eliminating the need to review each document submitted.

At The Law Office of Stacy L. Weiss, they give personalized attention to clients with expertise in the areas of Liquor Licensing and Alcoholic Beverage Control Law for all counties in New York State. They can help you obtain a New York State Liquor License or New York State Liquor License Permit anywhere in the State, including, Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx, Staten Island, Westchester, Nassau and Suffolk counties. They can also help you with New York State Liquor License violations, closings and hearings.

Obtaining a liquor license in New York State has become increasingly difficult and more complicated. They can provide the answers and assistance that are required to successfully transfer an existing liquor license to your new company or what is required to obtain a new liquor license. They will fully explain all of the procedures including notifying the local community board as well as what is required if an appearance in front of the community board becomes necessary. They will also explain what requirements trigger a 500 foot hearing at the New York State Liquor Authority. They will also represent you in front of the Liquor Authority Board. The goal of their law firm is to provide the highest quality legal services to you and your business in a timely fashion. For more information on New York State Liquor License Laws and The Alcoholic Beverage Control Laws contact the liquor licensing lawyers in New York City at the Law Office of Stacy L. Weiss.

Arbitration attorneys will listen to both sides of a civil case and than make a decision. Their decision is binding and can include naming what monetary awards or fees will be. Arbitrators must be licensed attorneys, either currently practicing or retired. When arbitration is chosen, there is no jury and the right to appeal to a higher court is waived. The decision made by an arbitrator in a court case are binding and final. People also forego the right to pursue a criminal lawsuit when they agree to having their case heard by an arbitrator. The benefit of using an arbitration process and attorney is that the time and expense of a lawsuit can be greatly reduced. Most arbitration cases involve civil litigation. Arbitration became a popular solution in the 1980′s when it became widely used in the United States for resolving securities industry disputes. The arbitration process also remains private, providing both parties comply with the arbitrator’s decision.

Most jurisdictions have specific laws that address arbitration. Most people are concerned about the dollar amounts or possible controversy that can be attached to any civil case. Arbitration is typically recommended when there is less money at risk. And arbitration is not typically an option when dealing with cases that are being appealed. Cases that involve property on a domestic or private level are typically good candidates for arbitration. Arbitration is not typically used for determining child support or spousal support.

The parties involved can also sometimes request that an arbitration decision be nothing more than an advisement. In this case, the decision is not binding and the parties can then make the choice to pursue additional legal action or follow the recommendation. This is not, however, considered mediation. Mediation is something entirely different. There are many ways that an arbitrator is different from a mediator. The biggest single difference is that mediators do not have to be attorneys. They can not provide legal advice, and they do not have the legal authority to make any binding decisions on cases. Arbitration attorneys must be agreed on by all parties who are hiring the arbitrator. However, there may be times when one certain group has decided to find and hire an arbitrator. When this happens, that group can make the final decision on who will be hired. There are often lists of arbitrators available to help people make a decision in whom they will hire. When the parties involved can not agree on one arbitrator, the courts have the power to randomly assign one.