From our Miami office, we provide our signature full suite of legal and licensing services to Florida’s thriving hospitality industry. Our seasoned hospitality attorneys have the experience and insight into the Florida market and can guide you through every type of F&B transaction: liquor licenses, leases, setting up your company, restaurant management and license agreements, trademarks, and more.
Helbraun Levey Miami Office
75 Valencia Avenue, Suite 500
Coral Gables, FL 33134
Tel: (305) 539-0646
Our Services
Liquor Licensing
We handle everything related to FL State liquor licensing, from helping you figure out exactly which type of on- or off-premises license you need, to preparing and filing your application, to managing renewals and event permits. Whether you’re opening a new bar, modifying your space, or hosting a one-time event, our team knows how to navigate the SLA’s complex requirements and avoid costly mistakes.
Employment Practices
Developing clear employment practice policies is crucial to preventing — or minimizing the likelihood of — labor and employment problems within your business. Helbraun Levey has a dedicated team of attorneys and professionals that focus on Employment Practices and understand the complex issues that often arise in the hospitality industry.
Leasing & Asset Purchases and Sales
At Helbraun Levey, we know that your lease can make or break your restaurant. That’s why our Real Estate Group is laser-focused on negotiating the strongest, smartest deal for you — whether you’re locking in your first space, expanding your empire, or planning your exit. We bring deep hospitality knowledge, fierce negotiation skills, and a collaborative approach that pulls in our top-tier licensing and litigation teams when needed. From your first site visit and term sheet to planning your exit (and everything in between), we’ve got your back.
Corporate Governance, Rollups & Restructurings
Setting up your business the right way is crucial for its long-term success. Whether you’re a first-time entrepreneur or an industry veteran, we can help you choose the right entity for your business, and from there, help you adopt a structure that protects you while giving you the freedom to build the brand of your dreams.
Intellectual Property
Helbraun Levey’s Intellectual Property Group assists clients in developing and implementing brand protection strategies. Our approach is practical and proactive so that we can assist our clients to manage and mitigate risk before problems arise. Our attorneys are well-versed and experienced in establishing, protecting and defending intellectual property rights across the country. Our clients come to us with the most innovative concepts.
Litigation & Risk Management
Litigation, or the threat of litigation, is a normal occurrence in the hospitality industry. Whether a client has a dispute with a partner, vendor, contractor, insurance carrier, or anyone else, Helbraun Levey’s team of litigators have experience with all types of commercial and business litigation cases.
Consumer Packaged Goods
Consumer Packaged Goods – CPGs – can greatly enhance an existing business by diversifying revenue streams and providing invaluable brand extension. The current CPG market is broad enough to allow business owners to flex their creativity, and owners who are confident in their vision and smart in their execution can achieve real success in the highly competitive world of CPGs. We are here to partner with you through every step.
Our Team
Our legal & licensing team are unparalleled in experience and expertise when it comes to opening and running a hospitality business in Florida. Get to know the HL team and reach out to us to discuss your Florida hospitality business’s needs.
