Alcoholic Beverage Law
Max Bookman has spent over a decade working on behalf of New York City businesses, first at the Grand Central Partnership Business Improvement District in midtown, and then at the Manhattan Borough President's Office. At P&B, he advises businesses during all phases of the SLA licensing process. Max is a recognized Community Board advocate, articulately and skillfully advancing applicants' interests at neighborhood meetings. He also regularly defends hospitality businesses and their employees in New York City Criminal Court, and in disciplinary proceedings before the State Liquor Authority. Max has successfully sued both the State and City of New York in Article 78 litigation, and has a growing practice representing New York's burgeoning craft brewing and distilling industries before the SLA and federal TTB.
