Alcohol Beverage Law

Alcohol Beverage and Liquor Law

Counseling

The Alcohol Beverage Industry Group of Brydon, Swearengen & England P.C. provides all-around counseling on alcohol beverage and liquor issues.

Our lawyers provide national, regional, and local clients who produce, distribute, or sell alcoholic beverages with advice on liquor licensing, transactions, and a range of other related services.

The company has extensive experience in representing businesses at all levels of the three-layer system.

Commitment

Charles Smarr, the chair of the Alcohol Beverage Industry Group and a committee member of the American Bar Association’s Committee on Beverage Alcohol Practice, is a great example of how seriously our firm takes this area of law.

Mr. Smarr is a former president of the National Conference of State Liquor Administrators and also the former State Supervisor of the Division of Alcohol and Tobacco Control in Missouri.

Expertise

To say the least, Brydon, Swearengen & England P.C. attorneys have over three decades of experience in both the technical and practical aspects of state and federal liquor laws.

We stay informed about developments and trends in alcohol laws nationwide, which is why we provide tailored, high-quality legal services to each client based on their unique needs.

We have attorneys who are in active communication with state liquor administrators from the states represented by the National Conference of State Liquor Administrators (NCSLA) and the states that are members of the National Alcohol Beverage Control Association (NABCA).

Our attorneys participate in regional and national meetings of these associations, where we are an associate member of NCSLA..  We are also members of the Alliance of Alcohol Industry Attorneys & Consultants (AAIAC).

Legislation

Brydon, Swearengen & England P.C. is one of the key stakeholders in developing the laws of liquor in the state of Missouri. Our counsel represents the industry litigation, writes bills, and formulate business remedies to regulatory issues affecting the alcohol beverage industry.

We recommend a wide range of clients, namely:

• Manufacturers  
• Wholesalers  
• Restaurants  
• Hotels  
• Resorts  
• By‑drink establishments  
• Franchisers and franchisees.  
• Stadiums and arenas  
• Theaters  
• Colleges and universities 

In addition to direct client service, we advise other law firms and legislators on issues related to alcoholic beverage regulation. We are highly knowledgeable about industry issues, which enables us to offer informed guidance.

Local and National Representation

The Alcohol Beverage practice attorneys at Brydon, Swearengen, and England, P.C. have established strong connections with local and state Alcohol Beverage Control authorities, collaborating to resolve legal and regulatory issues.

We also maintain strong working relationships with federal regulators. Our lawyers ensure that clients comply with all applicable local, state, and federal statutes and regulations in the industry.

We are experienced in our industry in:

• Liquor licensing and permitting-local, state, and federal.  
• Compliance matters.  
• Regulatory investigations.  
• Administrative/enforcement measures.  
• Intervention with regulatory authorities.  
• Procurement of business licenses and permits, both at the local and national levels.  
• Federal and state excise, special occupation taxes, and other related licenses.  

Attorneys On Alcohol In Mid-Missouri

Brydon, Swearengen & England, P.C. assists a wide range of clients, including sole proprietors, limited liability companies, and corporate firms, in preparing and filing federal and state liquor license applications.

For more information, please contact Charles E. Smarr or Stephen A. Rehagen.