Why an Alcohol Advertising Lawyer Matters
An alcohol advertising compliance lawyer helps brands reduce risk, clear campaigns, and align marketing with federal and state rules.
Self Distribution vs Wholesaler: Which Fits?
Self distribution vs wholesaler is a strategic legal and commercial choice. Learn the key risks, margins, controls, and growth tradeoffs.
Hemp/THC vs Alcohol Beverage Regulations
Hemp drinks vs alcohol regulations: licensing, labeling, distribution, and risk. Learn where the rules differ and why strategy matters.
Alcohol Distribution Strategy Legal Advice
Alcohol distribution strategy legal advice helps brands structure growth, manage risk, negotiate agreements, and expand with regulatory clarity.
Alcoholic Beverage Regulations That Shape Growth
Alcoholic beverage regulations affect licensing, distribution, ads, and growth. Learn where businesses face risk and how smart planning helps.
Alcohol Trade Practice Compliance Basics
Alcohol trade practice compliance helps beverage companies avoid tied-house, inducement, and pay-to-play risk while supporting smart growth.
When an Alcoholic Beverage Lawyer Matters
An alcoholic beverage lawyer helps brands manage licensing, compliance, contracts, and growth decisions in a tightly regulated market.
Alcohol Permit Application Process Explained
A practical look at the alcohol permit application process, from entity setup and disclosures to timelines, common delays, and launch planning.
Getting Licensed to Make Alcohol in New York: The Basics
Getting Licensed to Make Alcohol in New York: The Basics If you’re thinking about starting a brewery, distillery, winery, or cidery in New York, the licensing process deserves serious attention before you do anything else. New York issues separate manufacturer licenses for breweries, distilleries, wineries, cideries, and meaderies and within each category, there are standard, micro, and farm tiers. Micro licenses generally carry lower fees and come with caps on how much you may produce in a given year. Farm licenses add an ingredient sourcing requirement (a statutory percentage of your raw materials must come from New [...]
Welcome to The Messina Law Firm
Welcome to The Messina Law Firm Where Beverage Law Meets Real-World Industry Experience The alcoholic beverage industry is one of the most heavily regulated and nuanced industries in the country. No two businesses face the same challenges in this uniquely complex and constantly evolving space. Navigating it takes more than legal knowledge; it takes real industry experience, practical expertise, and a genuine understanding of the business behind the label. That’s why Chris Messina founded The Messina Law Firm: to provide experienced, tailored counsel and support for businesses across the alcoholic, non-alcoholic, intoxicating, and consumer packaged goods industries [...]
