Liquor License Revocation Defense — New York
Revocation ends the license. We defend revocation cases at every level — pleading, ALJ hearing, Full Board, and Article 78 review.
Cases where the license itself is on the line.
Full evidentiary hearings, witnesses, and cross-examination.
Article 78 petitions when the administrative record warrants it.
When revocation is on the table
Repeat violations, serious sales-to-minors incidents, fraud in the application, and disorderly premises histories are the most common revocation triggers. The Authority will rarely settle for less than substantial penalty.
Building the defense
Procedural defenses, evidentiary challenges, and license-history mitigation all matter. We assemble the full picture early and present it credibly.
After the Full Board
Adverse decisions can be challenged via Article 78. We evaluate that path on its merits, not reflexively.
Frequently asked questions
Reinstatement is rare. Article 78 review and negotiated settlements before revocation are the better paths.
Revocation follows the principals and affects their ability to be approved on future licenses. The stakes are personal, not just business.
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