Consulting and Legal Counsel for the Business of Alcohol

Paul Powell, Attorney and Corporate Consultant, concentrates his practice in North Carolina Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) statutory law and regulations and the business needs of companies distributing alcoholic beverages in North Carolina. The firm focuses on the issues facing beverage distributors and legal, legislative, or regulatory agency needs they may have.

Before establishing the firm, attorney Paul Powell worked for decades in the alcoholic beverage distribution industry, gaining in-depth industry knowledge that allows him to provide valuable insights to distributors.

His legal services include supplier contract review drafting and completion; ABC statutory and regulatory interpretation; defense of minor ABC law violations; ABC Commission contacts and communication; alcohol law enforcement contacts and communication; permitting issues and other related legal representation.

He will provide legal and consulting services surrounding any type of company purchase, brand acquisition, brand trade; or other distributor-to-distributor agreement. These services include market evaluation consultation, negotiation, document preparation, and closing services.

He is also available to consult and associate with attorneys currently representing clients in the alcohol beverage business who might need specific services in the firm’s areas of focus. In addition, Paul Powell Attorney at Law offers governmental affairs consulting, including lobbying strategy, on-the-ground lobbying services, and strategic planning for future legislative or regulatory needs.

Whatever your legal needs regarding North Carolina alcoholic beverage law and regulation, Wm. Paul Powell Jr. Attorney at Law has the knowledge and experience to advise you.