Attorney Walter J. Sullivan, Jr. represents Massachusetts businesses and licensees in alcoholic beverages licensing, regulatory compliance, disciplinary proceedings, and appeals. As a former chair of the Massachusetts Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission, he brings agency leadership experience to this practice.
Liquor licensing and business changes
Services include advice and representation concerning on-premises and off-premises licenses, applications, transfers, renewals, and licensing issues connected to commercial leases and business transactions. Attorney Sullivan represents clients before local licensing authorities and the ABCC.
Appeals from local licensing decisions
The practice includes appeals to the ABCC from decisions of local licensing authorities. Representation begins with a review of the local decision, the proceedings, and the client’s objectives, followed by advice on the available approach and preparation for the appeal.
Compliance and enforcement proceedings
Attorney Sullivan advises licensees on regulatory compliance and represents clients in investigations, disciplinary matters, violation hearings, and related administrative proceedings. He assists clients with presenting the relevant records and responding to the issues raised by the licensing authority.
Local approvals and property issues
Alcohol licensing matters may also involve zoning, permitting, and commercial property arrangements. Attorney Sullivan’s related municipal and commercial real estate work allows those issues to be considered together when defining the representation.
Contact Attorney Sullivan
To discuss your matter, call 617-834-2955 or email wsullivan@waltersullivanlaw.com. Learn more about Attorney Sullivan or view the office’s practice areas.
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