Mount Pleasant Restaurant Bar License Lawyer

If you are trying to open a restaurant bar in South Carolina or you are already operating one or more in full swing, you probably know how many hoops you have to jump through to get the multiple licenses needed to run this kind of establishment. You first have to get permission to open a business by getting a South Carolina business license. Once you have permission to run a business, you then need to go through the multifaceted processes of getting a food service license, a liquor license that allows you to serve beer and wine, or one that allows you to serve all types of alcohol (this one is more difficult to get), a seller’s permit, and a food facility health permit. Depending on your bar-restaurant’s specific operations, you may need additional permits such as a catering business license and a certificate of occupancy.

If seeing all the requirements of opening a bar-restaurant in print has overwhelmed you or caused you anxiety, do not fear, Attorney Lauren can give you legal guidance throughout the whole process. Bruce, her dog, office greeter and head of security (when he is not napping) will also work hard to put your mind at ease, especially if you smell like someone who has treats or knows where to find them.

Once you finally have your bar restaurant licensed, you find a great staff, and you know your menus are perfect, Lauren can continue to provide you with legal guidance to make sure you stay in compliance with changing licensing laws.

If you are in the horrible situation of being charged with food and beverage law violations or dealing with state or local tax issues, Lauren has years of experience working as counsel for litigation with the SC Department of Revenue. This gives her a unique perspective on how SC government entities operate when it comes to business owners they think are not in compliance with SC laws.

Advantages Of Hiring An Experienced Lawyer For Bar-Restaurant Licensing Issues

When you are in the bar-restaurant business, having an experienced restaurant bar lawyer on your side can simplify your life by guiding you through all of the legal hoops. Lauren’s unique experiences that help her give her clients exceptional help include:

• Prior to opening the firm, she spent six years litigating alcohol licensing and tax matters on behalf of the South Carolina Department of Revenue.
• She tried over 100 tax and alcohol license cases at the South Carolina Administrative Law Court.
• She graduated in the top third of her class at the University of South Carolina Law School.

If you need to get your bar-restaurant licenses or need legal help with your existing ones, Attorney Lauren is here to help. Contact our helpful staff at Viva Beverage Law to set up a time to talk with her about your licensing or tax needs.