Association Counsel Joins The Wagoner Firm

Longtime Legal Counsel to the State Association, Jim Linnan, has joined The Wagoner Firm. Jim joins The Wagoner Firm in its fifth year of business and at a time of dramatic growth, as the firm adds medical malpractice, personal injury and expertise in the area of the hospitality industry, including representation before the New York State Liquor Authority to its already established list of practices.

Jim has served as Counsel for the Empire State Restaurant and Tavern Association for more than 30 years, and has represented many hundreds of liquor license applicants, existing licensees, and those facing disciplinary proceedings before the State Liquor Authority Board. Jim is well-versed in representing those who are buying or selling existing hospitality businesses and those who are applying for licenses from the SLA. The Wagoner Firm is conveniently located at 150 State Street in downtown Albany, just two floors above the Association office. You can reach Jim at 518-449-5400 or at jim@linnanassociates.com.