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Dram Shop/Liquor Liability Attorneys

Halloran Sage’s trial attorneys have long been leaders in the area of dram shop, liquor liability claims, and related claims for both insurance and private clients. Our dram shop lawyers have litigated, mediated, and arbitrated numerous cases for insured and self-insured clients involving allegations of dram shop liability, service of alcohol to minors, social host liability, reckless service of alcohol (under Kowal v. Hofher) and negligent supervision of employees and patrons as well as claims involving fraternities and other social organizations. Our dram shop attorneys have also successfully defeated claims of negligent service of alcohol, which are often disguised as negligent supervision claims.

Additionally, our liquor license lawyers routinely represent clients before the Department of Consumer Protection, Liquor Control Board. The Board regulates the issuing and revoking of licenses, liquor regulatory matters and the levying of fines and penalties.

We defend the owners of establishments and other venues where liquor is sold and served, as well as fraternal and social organizations and private individuals in alcohol-related claims. In recent years, the scope and complexity of potential liquor liability has grown significantly, well beyond the relatively limited exposure and issues presented by dram shop act claims, particularly where underage drinking is involved. Liquor-related claims typically involve deaths or severe injuries; motor vehicle, boat, or recreational vehicle accidents; or physical and/or sexual assaults. Issues of agency, legal responsibility for the acts of others, criminal and/or civil charges, licensing and regulatory agency actions, apportionment of liability, and the applicability of insurance coverage provisions and exclusions frequently arise. Our dram shop attorneys have the experience and knowledge to recognize and provide sound legal advice to address these issues, and to effectively defend such claims.

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Jonathan W. Kelly
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kelly@halloransage.com
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860.297.4636
Brad N. Malicki
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malicki@halloransage.com
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860.704.6856
Christopher J. McCarthy
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mccarthy@halloransage.com
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860.297.4637
William J. McGrath, Jr.
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mcgrath@halloransage.com
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860.297.4644
Paul D. Meade
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meade@halloransage.com
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860.297.4664
Susan O'Donnell
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odonnell@halloransage.com
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860.297.4618
Kevin M. Roche
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roche@halloransage.com
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860.297.4605

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