Sean T Morris

Real estate Attorney at Bethesda, MD

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Liquor attorney

Excellent job

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Administrative law

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Sean Morris is a sought-after authority in matters related liquor licensing and other laws regarding the sale and distribution of alcoholic beverages. We regularly handle matters before the liquor boards of various Maryland counties and the District of Columbia, as well as state and federal license and permit applications.
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Business

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All your business's legal needs in one place. Entity formation, operating agreements, investment offerings, purchases and sales (especially restaurant sales), contract negotiation, and dispute resolution.
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Litigation

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Real estate

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Commercial real estate lawyer, with a special focus on review and negotiation of restaurant leases. Sean is also a licensed real estate broker.

Sean is a native of Long Island, NY, and lives in Potomac, Maryland, with his wife, three small children, and chocolate Labrador retriever. He spends as much time as he can outside, especially on the Eastern Shore of Maryland.

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Licensed for 18 years

State NY

Status Delinquent

Acquired 2013

Updated 11/17/2022

State DC

Status Good Standing

Acquired 2005

Updated 06/08/2022

State MD

Status Active

Acquired 2004

Updated 11/20/2022

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Posted by Jack | March 17, 2017

Liquor attorney

Very professional and thorough. Definitely recommended.

Posted by Steven | May 17, 2016

Excellent job

I am a real estate attorney, and I needed to find an attorney to assist my client in obtaining a liquor license for its business. One of my partners recommended Sean Morris, who did an outstanding job in representing my client. Mr. Morris was thorough, timely, and reasonably priced. I would refer to him again.

Posted by Jennifer | February 29, 2016

Sean Morris Law Firm

Mr. Morris not only gave us good legal advice when we were considering signing and lease and later when we had a legal issue with the landlord, he was very nice and very easy to talk to. He was also very good at explain the "legalese" language in contracts so we really understood exactly what the contracts meant before we made any decisions. We have hired him twice and I would definitely recommend him.

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Posted by Tony | February 23, 2016

Business Law Client

I do not write reviews but Sean is an exception. I was referred to Sean by an attorney friend and I was not disappointed. First, within a day of my call Sean met me at my Restaurant for lunch to discuss my needs and requirements - a visit he did not charge for. Second, Sean was able to work with me over email to review, edit and negotiate a rather voluminous and complicated Restaurant lease in the span of a week. Second, after a quick review of my business goals Sean helped me develop a plan of action to quickly organize our LLC and obtain DC , Occupancy, tax and business licenses and permits for our new location - while staying within our agreed upon legal spending budget. He even paid himself for some of the license fees to expedite the process - without even asking for payment until weeks later. Sean is an experienced litigator that understands the business needs of an owner as well as the law. He is honest, highly experienced, with personal integrity, and a true advocate for his clients. I trust Sean and highly recommend him with all aspects of business law.

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Posted by anonymous | January 22, 2015

Would turn to him again

Sean Morris helped me with 2 separate matters in the past year. The first was a consultation involving a contractual matter, which was pretty straightforward. He proved his competency with that one, and also charged a very reasonable fee, so my wife and I later turned to him for help with a low-stakes tenant-landlord dispute. He grasped the essentials of the dispute, provided a clear explanation of our options and likely outcomes, then suggested a sensible strategy that involved a low-key negotiation approach. His concern was that we not spend more than we could hope to gain from a settlement. Sean kept us in the driver's seat throughout a back-and-forth process that dragged on a bit longer than it probably should have. But my wife and I place responsibility for that on the disputing party and counsel. Sean kept his eye on the bottom line for us, and with his guidance, we received an acceptable settlement. We were glad to have turned to him for counsel, and would do so again.

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Posted by Jorge | January 22, 2015

Professional Service and Gratitude

I am eternally grateful to Mr. Morris for all the help He gave me in my divorce case. Mr. Morris is a very Professional Lawyer; and in this very difficult time I spent, Mr. Morris offered me not only their Professionalism as a Lawyer but also as a great human being. He always kept me informed of everything legally related to my case, what was the best I could do; when I needed his opinion He was always careful to answer my phone calls or talk to me in person. I hope not to be in another legal case, but if I were in another legal case, I would not think twice about calling The Morris Law Firm office; because I know I would receive a Professional services. I recommend it to anyone who was in a legal case to call The Morris Law Firm office. I have only words of thanks for Mr. Morris for all his help in my case.

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Posted by anonymous | April 27, 2014

In It Just For The Money - Does Not Know The Law

This guy gave me half my money back over a misstep with the law after a court hearing. He did not know about what "Imminent" guidelines stood for in the State of Maryland. Made me consent to a verbal domestic case that was definitely not an imminent threat. Got royally screwed from his lack of knowledge. Stay far away!!!

Response from Sean Morris April 26, 2017

I am sorry this client did not have a positive experience with my representation. My aim, as it is with all my clients, was to protect his interests and I remain confident that I did so to the greatest extent possible under difficult circumstances.

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AVVO RATING 8.1 (Excellent)

Work Experience

Associate
Miles & Stockbridge P.C.
2008 - 2010

Associate
Vinson & Elkins, LLP
2006 - 2008

Associate
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP
2004 - 2006

Education

Catholic University of America, School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2004

State University of New York, Stony Brook
MA - Masters
2000

Georgetown University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1996

Legal Cases

Cava Group, Inc. v. Mezeh-Annapolis, LLC et al.
Unanimous jury verdict in favor of clients after less than 90 minutes of deliberation.

Case against Restaurant Landlord
Judgment in favor of tenant for replacement cost of equipment

A Guy Named Moe, LLC v. Chipotle Mexican Grill of Colorado, LLC
Court of Appeals upheld the right of foreign entities which have their right to do business lapse to cure any such lapse during pendency of suit and proceed with litigation.

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Associations

International Council of Shopping Centers
Member
2016 - Present

National Association of Licensing and Compliance Professionals
Associate Member
2014 - Present

Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington
Professional Member
2014 - Present

New York State Bar Association
Member
2013 - Present

District of Columbia Bar
Member
2005 - Present

Maryland State Bar Association
Member
2004 - Present

John Carroll Society
N/A

Montgomery County Bar Association
N/A

Maryland State Bar Association, Agricultural Law Committee
Council Member
2014 - 2016

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Languages Spoken

English

Honors and Awards

Magna Cum Laude
Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law
2004

Plato Papps Labor Law Fellowship
Catholic University
2002

Publications

District of Columbia Bar Association publication
4 Relationships That Can Make or Break Your Restaurant Business
2016

The Daily Record (Maryland)
Hold the Jackhammers, MoCo Judge Tells SHA
2014

Bethesda Magazine
Liquor License Residency Requirement A Hurdle To Some
2014

Maryland Bar Bulletin
Liquor Liability, Licensing Issues on Tap in 2014
2013

Catholic University Law Review
Taking Stock in the Public Trust Doctrine
2003

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Speaking Engagements

Maryland State Bar Association Annual Meeting
Diversifying Farm Operations Through the Production of Alcoholic Beverages
2015

Attorney endorsements

Received (3)

Given (4)

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Daniel Ward

Administrative law Attorney | Jan 15
Relationship: Friend

"Sean is my "go to" guy on all matters food and beverage law. An excellent lawyer, wonderful guy, and fantastic at navigating the rather byzantine paths for liquor licenses, etc. in DC and Maryland. If you are a restauranteur, or have a client who is a restauranteur, keep Sean's number handy!"