Caputo Law Office

Caputo Law Office has been providing top-notch legal services to clients in Pennsylvania for over 70 years. With a primary focus on Alcohol Beverage Law, our attorneys are experienced and knowledgeable in all aspects of this complex field. We represent a wide range of clients, from small businesses to large corporations, and are dedicated to providing them with the personalized attention and high-quality representation they deserve.

Our Practice Areas

At Caputo Law Office, we offer a comprehensive range of business and strategic consulting services, with a particular emphasis on Alcohol Beverage Law. Our practice areas include:

• Alcohol Beverage Law: Our attorneys have extensive experience in all areas of Alcohol Beverage Law, including obtaining liquor licenses, defending liquor licenses, and navigating the complex regulations of this field. We can help you through every stage of the process, from application to renewal.
• Real Estate Law: Our experienced team can support and advise you through your real estate dispute. Whether you are dealing with a commercial or residential property, we have the knowledge and expertise to help you effectively resolve your issue.
• Criminal Law: If you're looking for a criminal law attorney, we can help. Our attorneys have a proven track record of success in representing clients facing a variety of criminal charges.
• Civil Litigation: If you are facing non-criminal litigation, such as contract disputes or personal injury cases, we offer comprehensive services to help you navigate the legal process.

The Alcohol License Specialists

Caputo Law Office is one of the few firms in Pennsylvania to focus primarily on Alcohol Beverage Law. Our attorneys provide comprehensive legal services to our hospitality clients, including:

• Assistance with obtaining and renewing liquor licenses
• Defense of liquor licenses in administrative hearings
• Advice on compliance with liquor laws and regulations
• Representation in sales and transfers of liquor licenses
• Assistance with safekeeping of licenses

News and Announcements

On November 18, 2020, the PLCB approved revisions to Advisory Notice 27 regarding 2020 renewals/validations, 2021 renewal/validation fees, safekeeping and late fees. Some highlights of the changes include:

• 2020 Renewals/Validations: If you have not filed your 2020 renewal/validation, you are required to file all documents and fees by Dec. 31, 2020. Late fees will be refunded if they were applied.
• 2021 Renewals/Validations: The PLCB will not require fees for most restaurant, retail dispenser, club, catering club, hotel, wineries, limited wineries, distilleries, limited distilleries, distilleries of historical significance, breweries, alternate breweries, and sacramental wine licenses. At this time, PLCB+ is still assessing these fees, however, it is anticipated that the fee waivers will be in place by Jan. 1, 2021.
• Safekeeping: Effective Dec. 1, 2020, all licensees are required to place their license in safekeeping if the license has not been operating for 15 or more consecutive days.

Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act

The CARES Act provides emergency loans to small businesses, including hotels, restaurants, distributors, wineries, breweries, and distilleries, with less than 500 employees. If borrowers maintain their payrolls during the crisis or restore their payrolls afterward, the loans may be 100% forgiven.