Jeffcott Law LLC is a boutique Ohio law firm specializing in liquor licensing and commercial leasing for the hospitality industry. The firm represents independent restaurant and bar owners, multi-unit gas station and convenience store operators, national chains, and private equity groups seeking to acquire or transfer Ohio liquor permits through the Division of Liquor Control.
Principal Attorney Tom Jeffcott has 14 years of experience in Ohio liquor law, with a focus on complex and high-stakes permitting matters. His practice includes Successor Liability analysis, identifying undisclosed tax debts that may transfer to buyers in business acquisitions, and the negotiation of Liquor Contingency clauses in commercial leases to safeguard clients against long-term financial exposure. The firm's Senior Paralegal and Case Manager oversees the OPAL digital filing system, manages state agency communications, and coordinates with the Department of Taxation and BCI/FBI background check processes to keep applications on schedule.
Jeffcott Law's core services include new liquor permit applications, permit transfers, and commercial lease negotiation for food and beverage businesses. The firm focuses exclusively on this area of practice, distinguishing itself from general practitioners by addressing regulatory and transactional risks specific to Ohio's hospitality licensing process.