Lashway Law, LLC

Lashway Law, LLC is a Wellesley law practice focused on municipal law, alcoholic beverage law, administrative law and civil litigation. Attorney Liz Lashway works as both a business advisor and a disputes lawyer, concentrating on state and local regulatory and licensing matters, business litigation and business counseling. Clients range from large international alcoholic beverage manufacturers and suppliers to boutique wineries, local breweries, hotels, restaurants, package stores, brokers, small businesses, individuals and nonprofits.

On the advisory side, the practice negotiates and drafts contracts such as commercial leases, shareholder agreements and purchase and sale agreements, and helps clients obtain liquor licenses, common victualer licenses and other permits. It appears before state courts, agencies and local boards, including the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission and local zoning boards, and advises on compliance. Alcoholic beverage licensees also turn to the practice for defense in actions brought under the Massachusetts franchise law.

What to Know

• The practice has argued cases before the Massachusetts Appeals Court and the Supreme Judicial Court.
• It successfully represented a municipality in a widely publicized civil jury trial.
• It handles commercial disputes in both state and federal court.
• The practice also has a mailing address on Cape Cod in North Chatham.