Hospitality Lawyers For New York And New Jersey Businesses
Last updated on May 22, 2025
The hospitality industry is part of the backbone of the economy, both in New York and New Jersey. Businesses such as bars, hotels, restaurants and nightclubs contribute significantly to local communities and tourism. However, there are numerous legal challenges in this territory. Partnering with trusted legal counsel is essential for protecting the growth and success of your hospitality business.
At Sutton Sachs Meyer PLLC, we understand the complexities that come with running a hospitality business. Our award-winning lawyers help business clients address legal challenges with confidence and clarity. They draw on a wealth of knowledge and experience in the complexities of business law to develop tailored solutions for each client. They invest the time to understand the unique challenges that each business client faces.
Comprehensive Legal Services For Hospitality Businesses
We offer a wide range of legal services to help businesses in the hospitality industry thrive. Our services include:
- Entity formation: We can help you establish the right business structure for your hospitality venture, whether you’re starting a new hotel, restaurant, bar or nightclub. Our attorneys will make sure that your entity is legally sound and poised for growth.
- Franchising: Expanding your brand through franchising requires careful planning and legal support. We can assist you in developing franchise agreements and addressing the complexities of franchise laws. We offer services for both franchisors and franchisees.
- Employment: Managing staff is a major component of the hospitality industry. We offer assistance in hiring practices, employment policies, compliance and dispute resolution. Our goal is to help clients maintain a productive workforce while complying with all applicable labor laws.
- Contracts: Our team is skilled in drafting and reviewing various types of agreements, from vendor contracts to lease agreements. Our goal is to protect your business interests and craft contracts that are clear and enforceable.
- Intellectual property: We can help you secure trademarks and other legal protections to safeguard your business identity, branding and trade secrets.
- Licensing and permits (including liquor licenses): Compliance with state and local regulations is essential for operating a hospitality business. We can assist in obtaining necessary licenses and permits, including liquor licenses.
- Partnership and business disputes: Conflicts can arise in any business. We offer effective resolution strategies for partnership and business disputes, working toward amicable solutions that minimize disruption to your operations.
- Restructuring: Businesses evolve, and restructuring may become necessary. We provide guidance on navigating changes within your hospitality business, whether it’s a merger, acquisition or internal reorganization.
- Outside general counsel services: We offer ongoing legal support and advice, acting as your external general counsel. We handle routine legal matters and provide strategic guidance, allowing you to focus on running your hospitality business.
Benefit From Our Supportive, Hands-On Approach
Our firm provides valuable legal support to help your hospitality business succeed. We understand that complying with regulations, obtaining necessary licenses and managing employee relations are critical to your operations. By addressing these areas proactively, we can help you avoid potential pitfalls and focus on what you do best – serving your customers.
We pride ourselves on being a client-focused law firm. We work closely with our clients, serving as trusted advisors who prioritize communication, personalized attention and a hands-on approach. Our goal is to ensure you understand the legal issues at hand and the steps we are taking to resolve them.
As a service-based business, we offer direct access to our lawyers, not paralegals, so you can receive immediate and knowledgeable assistance. We tailor our solutions to fit your unique needs, partnering directly with you to pursue a favorable outcome.
Let Us Help Your Hospitality Business Thrive
Don’t let legal issues hinder the success of your hospitality business. Contact us today at 212-884-9727 to speak with a knowledgeable hospitality lawyer during a free consultation.