LIQUOR LAW REPRESENTATION
Experienced & Proven Liquor Law Experts
Clear Beverage Licensing is dedicated to exceeding the legal needs of clients in the alcoholic beverage industry, offering unparalleled expertise and personalized service. We understand that this industry is highly regulated and dynamic, requiring a deep knowledge of complex laws, licensing requirements, and operational challenges.
Our team of liquor law experts brings decades of hands-on experience to the table, having successfully represented a diverse range of clients. From on-premise retail vendors such as bars, restaurants, and entertainment venues to off-premise businesses like liquor stores, we have a proven track record of delivering tailored legal solutions. Additionally, we offer comprehensive legal support for wholesale beer, wine, and spirits manufacturers, distributors, and importers, understanding the unique challenges each segment faces.
This breadth of experience gives us a unique perspective and the ability to anticipate issues before they arise. Whether it’s navigating intricate licensing processes, staying compliant with evolving regulations, or addressing disputes with regulatory agencies, our team has the expertise to handle it all.
At Clear Beverage Licensing, our commitment to excellence ensures that our clients not only meet legal requirements but also thrive in their respective markets. With us, you gain a trusted partner who understands your business and is invested in your success.
Clyde Burleson
Clyde W. Burleson is an attorney in Houston, Texas with over twenty years of experience in the hospitality industry.
Mr. Burleson focuses on advising alcoholic beverage and hospitality industry clients on local, national, and international regulatory, contract, legislative and licensing matters, advertising and promotional law, importation matters, trade practices, and inter-tier relations.
He represents clients before the Federal Alcohol & Tobacco Tax & Trade Bureau (TTB), the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC), and other state alcoholic beverage agencies.
Mr. Burleson also works with international and domestic importers, manufacturers, exporters, regional and local distributors, and retailers – including multi-state restaurant, bar, hotel, convenience store, and other off-premise chains – in both Texas and across the United States.
Rachel Davis
Rachel serves as the Licensing & Compliance Manager, facilitating both Federal and State level applications with The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax Bureau (TTB) and Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC), as well as Formula and Label Applications.
She is a graduate from Texas Lutheran University and prior to starting her current career in 2009, she served 6 years in the hospitality industry. Rachel’s experience lends itself to her depth of knowledge regarding original applications and label requirements.
She enjoys assisting business owners to navigate the intricacies of the alcoholic beverage industry. Her primary focus is original applications for Wineries, Distilleries, Breweries, and Retailers such as Bars, Restaurants, and Private Clubs. In her down time, she relishes a leisurely tour on the Bourbon Trail with her husband, being her kids’ biggest cheerleader, and tending to the garden.
