Robert William Romano

Robert William Romano

also known as Robert W. Romano, Robert Romano

5.0
Rating: 7.0

Licensed for 27 years

Licensing Lawyer at New York, NY
Practice Areas: Licensing, General Practice

7 West 96th St, New York, NY

About Robert

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Licensing 75%

All matters pertaining to New York State Liquor Authority, including licensing and enforcement.

21 years

75%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 27 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1999

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Robert W. Romano

7 West 96th St, New York, NY, 10025

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Robert William Romano's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

121 Client Reviews

Showing 6 - 10 of 12 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by Sandy | March 07, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Administrative Law

Best attorney in the liquor business!

We were referred to Bob in September 2020 for a new liquor store license application. After just minutes on the phone, I immediately knew this was attorney that was going to make this happen for us. He knows the SLA inside and out and knows exactly what they’re looking for to get a license approved. ...He gave us real expectations and explained exactly how the process was going to go. Ive heard many horror stories about how harsh the SLA can be, so I was really expecting the worst. To my surprise, after just 5 months of submitting our application we got a full board approval for our store! Bob was always a text or phone call away for the entire length of the process. I urge anyone who is looking for legal assistance with NYS liquor authority matters to reach out to Bob. He is heaven sent and I cant thank him enough! We really could not have gotten that approval without him!!

Posted by David | October 23, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Business

Great lawyer. Wonderful experience.

As a first time business owner, I was a little nervous going through this process; but Bob made sure to explain every step, clearly. Any question or issue that arose, he was on top of immediately. If he didn't have the answer right away, he made sure to do the research and made sure that I stayed in ...the loop, the entire time. He was always available and was very knowledgeable on the entire process that I went through, so that made it much more comfortable for me. He was honest about everything, and I appreciated that. He was a pleasure to work with, and I wouldn't hesitate to work with him in the future. Thank you, Bob.

Posted by Sophie | July 16, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Licensing

Honestly, a truely knowledgeable and great lawyer. A Gem.

Best lawyer experience I've ever encountered. He's a heaven sent. We only had 2 months to open our bar and we had a situation that required a SLA hearing. We've called around a lot and only Bob was confident and knowledgeable enough to truly understand our situation. Bob gave us a thorough free consu...lt and then got to work right away. He was a pleasure to work with. Always prompt, truthful, respectful, professional and fun! He's got connections that helped us speed up the long process and was able to answer our complicated questions. We were able to get our temp quickly. He made the hearing process painless and successful. He never left us hanging. Saw us through, right to the end. I can't say enough how very essential he was to our success. If you need a liquor license and want it done right and quickly, Bob's the guy to call. If you're worried about the fees of hiring a lawyer, stop, Bob is worth every penny. It's not worth the headache, lost revenue and lost reputation if you do it wrong or drag it out. Just wish he operated in other states to help our new locations.

Posted by Eduardo | January 27, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Business

He will look out for your best interest.

I can't say enough about Robert, he is definitely an expert in his field. He is knowledgable and very easy to talk to. He makes you feel confident in his ability right off the bat. I was recommended to Robert by my wife's company. After we had our first meeting we connected easily. Robert has repr...esented me since 2013, when I started looking for my first storefront. I did find potential locations and when we were at the point (more than once) of signing a lease, Robert was able to explain to me in plain English that the leases were not in my favor. I remember this when he said to me "This people want you to to fail before you even open the store" Well, finally in 2014 we were able to find a good location for my business and he did what he does best and helped me make the best deal I could. He is still representing me in other areas, and I would recommend him to anyone. Eduardo Accostupa Sumaq Design by Eduardo

Posted by Gary G | May 27, 2015 | Licensing

Knowledge – Responsiveness – Advocate - Partner

Mr. Romano is an incredibly knowledgeable, responsive and proactive straight shooter. Bob helped me through a sticky lease situation for a Liquor Store and brought swift conclusions with outstanding results. Bob is down to earth and has an amazing ability to translate complicated legal situations t...o a level that not only could I understand but ultimately benefit from greatly. When seeking an Attorney to obtain your Liquor License, there is simply NO ONE better to have in your corner. He’s your Attorney and your Partner and will navigate you through the astoundingly complicated task of obtaining your license.

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Kevin Van Allen

Licensing lawyer | Feb 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Bob was an invaluable asset on a project we were handling involving the state liquor authority. He was responsive, organized and exceeded our expectations with the results. High recommended."

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Experience

Rating:  7.0 (Very Good)

Honors

2005

Recognition Award, Burn Advocates Assn

Work Experience

2006 - Present

Sole Practitioner, Robert W. Romano, Esq.

1999 - 2006

Associate, Davis, Saperstein & Salomon, PC

1995 - 1999

Owner, Robert Romano Realty

1992 - 1995

Real Estate Broker, Garrick Aug Associates

1987 - 1992

VP Real Estate, Coco Holding Corp.

1981 - 1987

Director of Loft Sales, Helmsley Spear, Inc.

Associations

1999 - Present

New York State Bar

Sample of Legal Cases

Liquor License Applications

While I cannot state with certainty future rates of success, in the past, I have a high approval rate with the cases I have brought before the Board.

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Education

1998

New York Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1980

New York University

BS - Bachelor of Science

1976

Bronx High School of Science

HS

Languages

English

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