Liquor License Suspension Defense — New York
A suspended license is a closed business. We move quickly to vacate suspensions, negotiate offers in compromise, and minimize days dark.
Same-day response to summary suspension actions.
ALJ hearings and Full Board representation.
Offers in compromise that get the doors back open.
Why suspensions happen
Suspensions follow either a finding of violation after a hearing, an agreed disposition, or — in serious cases — an emergency summary action by the Authority.
Reducing exposure
Penalty structure matters. A suspension can often be converted into a civil penalty, a deferred suspension, or a fine with no closure days. We negotiate that conversion.
Re-opening procedure
Even after a resolution, the SLA must release the license back to operation. We handle the procedural steps so reopening is not delayed.
Frequently asked questions
Ranges from 10 days to 90+ depending on charge severity and license history. Negotiated resolutions often reduce closure days substantially.
Yes — administrative review and Article 78 are both available. We evaluate the record before recommending.
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