In most municipalities there is a requirement that many businesses obtain a license
in order to do business in the city or town. The most common example is that a tavern
or liquor store needs to have a liquor license. The State Statutes in Chapter 125
govern a local governing body in how it determines whether or not to grant a license.
There is also a process to renew a license every year that often times may result in the
loss of the license. I have represented hundreds of taverns, night clubs, and liquor
stores regarding the protection of there most important asset to do business, that is of
course, their license.
The State Law allows for the municipalities decision to be reviewed by the Circuit
Court. I have successfully argued to trial courts that my clients should not have lost
their liquor license. I have represented clients in the City of
Franklin, West Allis, Kenosha, Milwaukee, and Wauwatosa. I have worked with
the Tavern League of Wisconsin of which I am a member, and I have advocated for
changes in Chapter 125 of the State Statutes that would benefit my clients, that own
and operate taverns. I have advised clients on operational procedures and business
plans in order to create a successful tavern business.
I work very hard to preserve the business that my clients have so heavily invested
themselves into with countless hours of time and often every last dollar they could
get their hands on. The fear of losing such a large investment, fuels me to work as
hard as possible to save the license of losing such a large investment.
I have also represented clients in order to save their food license and day care
license.
The most important thing is to save the livelihood of the client.