Licensing and Permitting

Massachusetts Licensing and Permitting Lawyer

Local ordinances and state law require establishments within certain industries, such as restaurants, bars, entertainment, and outdoor advertising, to be approved through the licensing and permitting process in order to carry out their business. At the Law Offices of James J. Cipoletta, we represent business owners, buyers, and sellers in navigating the process and acquiring the necessary permits and licenses in order to carry out their business objectives.

Attorney Cipoletta has over 25 years of experience handling these issues and is highly regarded throughout the greater Boston area for his leadership in education, and maintaining a current understanding of the law as it pertains to the needs of his clients. Contact us today to discuss your licensing and permitting needs with an experienced Massachusetts attorney.

If you are starting or buying a business, such as a restaurant or other establishment that serves alcohol, we will guide you through the process of obtaining the necessary permits and liquor licenses. There are both local and state licensing permit requirements. We deal with local licensing authorities, such as a license commission or licensing board, as well as the State Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission.

Our law firm represents a number of current alcohol-license holders. If you currently own an establishment that serves alcohol, we will make sure your license is up to date, as well as defend you against any alleged violations of the terms or conditions of your license at disciplinary hearings.

We represent clients who are selling their establishments in alcohol license transfers as well.

Depending upon the nature of your establishment, a common victualler's license and/or entertainment license may also be required, in addition to an alcohol license. Entertainment law requires licenses for live entertainment, DJ's, recorded music, dancing, and adult entertainment. In addition to buying and selling licenses, we also represent clients in all disciplinary matters before the local licensing authorities and the Massachusetts Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission (ABCC).

Outdoor advertising, or billboards, also require a local special permit from the city or town in which it is located, as well as approval and licensing from the Department Of Transportation's Outdoor Advertising Board (OAB).

Whatever your business or commercial pursuit, please contact our office today to discuss your need for representation in the licensing and permitting in Boston and across the North Shore.