BEVERAGE LAW INSTITUTE, INC.
TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA

Beverage Law Institute assists in the purchase and sale of Florida Liquor Licenses. We offer professional consulting, based on our decades of experience, to guarantee clients are fully knowledgeable of the market value and status of a license. Beverage Law Institute also aids clients in application work to make obtaining a liquor license as easy as possible. Our superior knowledge of the Florida Liquor License industry and our central location has generated more than 100 successful brokering deals over the last year alone. Our office placement in Florida’s State Capital gives us direct access to the Department of Revenue, Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco, and a number of other agencies essential to the industry. With this access, we are able to personally obtain sign-offs and hand deliver applications. Our clientele covers a wide variety of companies, making us accessible to nearly all business owners. We proudly represent large multi-site convenience stores, restaurants, hotel chains, regional supermarkets and drug stores, as well as local restaurants and family-owned businesses. No matter the size, location, or brand of establishment, Beverage Law Institute is there to assist clients in navigating the Florida Liquor License industry. , founder of Beverage Law Institute, began his career within the law enforcement field and was elected as Sheriff of Levy County in 1976. Prior to establishing Beverage Law Institute, Horace spent a number of years within the law enforcement profession and was Sheriff of Levy County from 1976-1981. When his service came to an end, Horace was chosen to serve as Chief of Law Enforcement for the Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco. He held this position for six consecutive years before branching out and starting Beverage Law Institute. Horace’s thirty plus years of experience within the Liquor License Industry has developed Beverage Law into the thriving business it is today. Horace is currently the President of Beverage Law Institute which provides consulting services and employee training programs to alcohol-selling establishments. He also brokers licenses for clients, establishing mutually beneficial agreements. Horace’s extensive knowledge of the alcohol industry within Florida allows him to be called upon as an expert witness in civil court cases. To learn more about Horace’s (hyperlink to Expert Witness page) or buying and selling a license, please contact Horace directly at (850) 599-2480. graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree from Florida State University while competing at the Division 1 level as a punter for the football team. He is the current Vice President of Beverage Law Institute and is taking the company in a new and exciting direction. Brent established Alpine Start Funding to work alongside Beverage Law and manage all liquor license loans coming through the business. He oversees the relationship between lender and borrower. Brent also personally oversees the deposit of applications at the Division of Alcohol and Tobacco and shadows them as they are being processed. For more information regarding loans or buying and selling a license, please contact Brent at (850) 228-5460. is a Tallahassee Native who work’s for Beverage Law Institute as the Application and Responsible Vender Training Specialist. Brittany oversees the application process and interacts with clients on a daily basis. She has a vast knowledge of the application process and is the person to turn to with questions regarding zoning, licensing requirements, and fees. Brittany also oversees Beverage Law’s Responsible Vender Program. She provides clients with the proper tools to protect their license from suspension and revocation by providing knowledgeable, proper methods of selling and serving alcohol in a safe and responsible manner that comply with Florida’s Responsible Vender Act. was born in Miami, Florida but has resided in Tallahassee most of her life. Meagan is Beverage Law Institute’s Office Manager who serves our clients by being in constant contact throughout the process of buying or selling of a Quota license in the state of Florida. She obtains all the necessary documents when transferring a license as well as being our closing agent. She diligently creates all necessary documents to make the transaction a smooth process by overseeing all due diligence and ensuring the license is free and clear of any liens or holds. One part of Beverage Law Institute’s purpose is to provide brokering services to clients. Clients wanting to transfer the ownership of a Quota Liquor License, across the state of Florida utilize these services. We have over 25 years of experience representing both the buyer and the seller. We connect potential buyers with individuals or businesses looking to sell their licenses and help determine their fair market value. The license’s value is dependent upon the county it is located in. These prices can range from $30,000.00 to $550,000.00 and they are constantly changing. This price gap demonstrates the obvious importance of being fully knowledgeable on the license’s current market value. Once both parties have reached a mutually beneficial agreement, Beverage Law Institute assists in filing the necessary paperwork with the Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco. Our proximity within Florida’s Capital City allows for access to many essential government agencies and generates a severely expedited application process. We also handle all due diligence, if any is made present. Beverage Law Institute assists in the purchase, sale, and transfer of liquor licenses to ensure a smooth and stress-free process. Please feel free to contact Beverage Law Institute with any questions or concerns. The entire Beverage Law Team values integrity and reliability, characteristics that have helped the company grow. Our employees are here to offer dependable advice and assistance for anyone looking to navigate the Florida Liquor License Industry.