Helbraun Levey is New York’s premier law firm for the hospitality and cannabis industries. Our one-stop-shop approach to legal and licensing services is catered to our clients: restaurants, bars, dispensaries, bakeries, hospitality groups, entrepreneurs, and more. Founding Partners David Helbraun and Joseph Levey bring a combined 30 plus years in the restaurant business to HL, and since 2005 they have created the largest licensing team in the state to complement our suite of comprehensive legal services. Their understanding of the needs, opportunities, and challenges unique to the hospitality and cannabis worlds has shaped a law firm dedicated to holistically supporting your business from concept to opening and beyond. Helbraun Levey operates by the principals of hospitality: our firm's hallmark traits include warm, responsive customer service, in-depth industry knowledge and a welcoming firm culture. We also understand the fast pace of the industry; we return phone calls and emails promptly, complete our work quickly and effectively, and we are always available to advise our clients on all aspects of operating a bar restaurant or cannabis business in New York. It is the mission of our firm to provide unparalleled legal and licensing services to the hospitality and cannabis industries.