As the practice leader of Bradley’s Food, Beverage and Hospitality team, Whitt Steineker devotes a substantial portion of his practice to representing clients in the food and beverage industries. His clients include breweries, wineries, and distilleries, distributors and wholesalers, retailers, restaurants and hotels. He understands the unique challenges of these highly regulated and dynamic industries. He knows that clients need legal advice that combines extensive experience and comprehension of the law with practical business knowledge.
Whitt recognizes that many of the laws — particularly surrounding alcohol sales — are often a result of outdated or conflicting policies, rather than a sensible reflection of public opinions. That places the industry in awkward and confusing positions that can create challenges for even the most diligent operators.
Whitt employs a hub-and-spoke model to ensure clients benefit from Bradley’s broad experience and depth of lawyers. For example, if a restaurant or alcohol manufacturer wishes to raise funds to purchase a new building to serve customers, Whitt would bring together lawyers specializing in fundraising and real estate. Combined with his experience with alcohol licensing, he ensures that clients receive the benefit of a best-in-class experience and top-tier service in every aspect of their transaction, not just in alcohol-related matters.