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 11 - 15 of 19 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by Don | December 06, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Business

Review on Mr. Romano

Mr. Romano came recommended to me for legal work for getting a liquor license. I was told that he was fast, efficient, and very good in assisting with the process. Ever since our first conversation, I felt like I knew Bob for a long time as a friend. He assisted me every step of the way, making sure ...that I understood and was comfortable with the process. One thing that really stood out about Bob was that he was always available for my phone calls. Highly recommended, I had a great experience.

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 Eric | April 04, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Business

An Excellent Choice for SLA Matters

My partner and I wanted to open a wine store. We did not use an attorney when we submitted our application for a license, and it was denied. We decided to hire an attorney before requesting reconsideration. Watching videos of past hearings at the SLA Web site, we noticed that some of the most effecti...ve presentations were by Robert Romano. So we hired Bob for our appeal. We were amazed at the results. He immediately went to work, studying the history of our case and discussing every factor involved. Bob is clearly respected by the SLA staff. When he submitted our reconsideration request to the SLA, it was accepted and placed on the agenda in a matter of days, instead of the usual weeks. As the time for the hearing approached, I worried about what kind of presentation we should make, but Bob has a specific approach he has honed in years of experience in SLA hearings. During the hearing he responded carefully to every issue raised. This time we won approval. My partner and I could not be more pleased with Bob's services.

Posted by Susan | April 03, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Business

Liquor Licensing

This so long over due for Mr. Romano. His assistance, knowledge, guidance and patience is what assisted our dining establishment in getting our liquor license in under a year. If I had a question be it after 6pm or on a Sunday, Mr. Romano was always available. Mr. Romano never lost his patience wi...th me even if he had answered the questions previously or he truly spelled out what paperwork was needed, he guided me on who to contact and for what as well we why. Without Mr. Romano and his legal knowledge and guidance we'd still be waiting for our liquor license. I would recommend Mr. Robert Romano to all that looking to apply for a liquor license in NY.

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

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Robert William Romano's Lawyer Endorsements

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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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Kevin Van Allen

General practice lawyer

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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