Griffith & Hughes PLLC - Arlington, TX

Dedicated Alcohol Law and TABC Licensing Counsel in Arlington

Operating a hospitality business, retail establishment, brewery, or bar in Texas requires strict adherence to intricate state alcohol statutes and regulatory mandates. Griffith and Hughes PLLC stands out as one of Texas foremost authorities in alcohol law, liquor licensing, and administrative defense. Headquartered in Arlington, Texas-in the exact same commercial complex as the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) Dallas and Fort Worth Regional Office-the firm provides an unparalleled strategic advantage for clients across the Lone State State. When you need to hire a business lawyer who specializes in alcoholic beverage regulations, Griffith and Hughes delivers prompt, aggressive, and knowledgeable legal advocacy.

Comprehensive Liquor Law and Business Legal Services

The attorneys and senior consultants at Griffith and Hughes represent hospitality groups, private clubs, hotels, convenience stores, package stores, wineries, and entertainment venues in all phases of business operations:

• TABC licensing and permit applications: Guiding businesses through original license filings, permit renewals, ownership transfers, and resolving local certification obstacles with city and county officials.
• TABC violation defense: Defending permit holders against alleged regulatory infractions, sales to minors, intoxicated patron allegations, and summary suspension actions before the State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH).
• Comptroller audit defense: Representing hospitality venues in mixed beverage sales tax and gross receipts tax audits before the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, frequently negotiating six-figure liability reductions.
• Commercial contracts and lease compliance: Structuring business formation documents, concession agreements, alcohol distribution contracts, and regulatory management agreements.
• Business litigation and administrative appeals: Litigating contested permit protests, challenging local government bans, compelling municipal certifications, and appealing administrative rulings in Texas district courts.

Decades of Insider Regulatory and Prosecutorial Knowledge

The strength of Griffith and Hughes lies in deep regulatory familiarity. Founded by Tim Griffith, a former TABC staff prosecutor who tried hundreds of enforcement actions, the firm is co-led by Ryan Hughes, who has established a state-wide track record in emergency suspension litigation. Director of Licensing Tana Travis Kerss spent over thirty-two years with TABC and served as Regional Licensing Supervisor, while attorney Edgar Korzeniowski previously worked as Senior Staff Attorney at TABC. This rare background means the firm never has to guess how regulatory agencies enforce statutes.

Responsive Legal Consultations for Texas Hospitality Businesses

Whether launching a new restaurant venture or responding to an emergency license suspension notice, timing is critical. Business owners looking to find a business attorney with proven liquor law mastery can consult with Griffith and Hughes PLLC to evaluate regulatory risks, maintain licensure compliance, and safeguard valuable commercial investments across Texas.