Bone Mcallester Norton Pllc

Bone McAllester Norton PLLC is a midsized law firm with clients located in Tennessee and throughout the United States. Our firm offers a wide range of legal representation for our clients, using innovative technology and resources.

We advise restaurants – from national, publicly-traded brands, to small, chef-owned bistros – hotels, bars, clubs, resorts and venues statewide with liquor, beer, dance, catering and special event licensing.

We also represent Tennessee, national and international manufacturers, importers, wholesalers and retailers of liquor, wine and beer in connection with federal, state and local licensing and compliance matters, with a special focus on two tiers: manufacturing-importing and retail. We have experience with federal and state rules and regulations regarding advertising, marketing and commerce.

We regularly work with the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission and have worked directly with many of Tennessee’s 300+ local beer boards. We represent clients in defense of citations and related enforcement matters, administrative hearings and in state court actions challenging existing ordinances, and statutes and regulations. Working with registered lobbyists, we have drafted state and local liquor legislation.

Taxes, Building Codes and Related Matters

Taxation is a critical issue for licensees and permittees, and clients routinely request our assistance with compliance, especially relative to state and local tax laws. Similarly, we frequently address construction issues, occupancy requirements and requirements for local business licenses. Resolution of these issues is often necessary for completion of the licensing process.

Multi-Disciplinary Approach

Our clients regularly rely on Bone McAllester Norton attorneys and professionals for matters not directly related to licensing issues but just as important to the overall success of their businesses. Our specialists in real estate, labor and employment and general corporate and tax matters routinely provide practical, cost-efficient advice to our licensing clients. The attorneys in the Alcoholic Beverage Group have areas of focus that are complementary to their liquor law practice. We strive to be a one-stop shop.

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