About Our Firm

If you’re involved in the Alcoholic Beverage and Hospitality industry you know that legal and regulatory compliance is critical to your business. McKean Law Firm is ready to be your reliable partner. Alcoholic beverage law is all we do, and we can meet all of your alcoholic beverage licensing needs.

Focused

We’re not a general practice firm – we specialize in the issues affecting Indiana’s alcoholic beverage and hospitality industries. Our legal team has years of experience with Indiana Alcoholic Beverage Law. We understand the regulatory process and we have longstanding, positive relationships with state and local authorities.

Experienced

With our depth of experience we deliver service quality that equals or exceeds what you expect from the big, full-service firms. But as a specialized, focused practice we provide personalized products tailored to your needs – in a timely manner at reasonable prices.

Cost Effective

We strive to be affordable. We offer many services on a flat rate, fixed fee basis to eliminate uncertainty when budgeting your legal expenses. In cases where hourly billing makes more sense for you we provide the transparency you need to avoid unpleasant surprises.

Statewide and National Scope

​Unlike many local firms, we practice in all 92 Indiana counties. What’s more, we’re able to help if your business extends beyond Indiana’s border. As part of a nationwide network of select alcoholic beverage and regulatory law firms we maintain working relationships with the top providers in all 50 states. We can can serve as a single point of contact to coordinate your licensing needs anywhere in the country.

Practice Areas

Alcoholic Beverage Permitting

McKean Law Firm will handle all your Indiana ATC permitting requirements – whether you are applying for a new permit, transferring an existing permit, or renewing the permit you already have. We take care of the process from start to finish, allowing you to focus on your business.

Regulatory and Trade Practice Compliance​

We provide the consultation, training, and documentation you need to assure compliance with legal and regulatory standards. Attention to detail avoids delays in opening, service interruptions, violations, and other costly annoyances.

Litigation, Appeals, and Hearings

You need quality legal representation when sizable fines are on the table or the future of your business is at stake. The experienced attorneys at McKean Law Firm will work hard to protect your interests.

Permit Sale and Purchase

We can employ our statewide networking contacts to locate and negotiate the purchase of available permits. Likewise, we can help you market a permit if you have one to sell.

Federal TTB Licensing

When your enterprise requires Federal licensing McKean Law Firm can manage the TTB process from application to approval.

Legislative and Executive Lobbying

McKean Law Firm can leverage its ongoing relationships with Indiana Legislators and Regulators to represent your interests to key influencers.

Our Staff

Jeff McKean​

Principal Attorney​

Jeff graduated cum laude from Indiana University School of Law. Upon graduation he joined Wooden & McLaughlin, LLP in Indianapolis, advancing to partner in 1986. Jeff practiced commercial law at Wooden & McLaughlin, litigating civil lawsuits and product liability cases. Jeff founded McKean Law Firm, P. C. in 2004, specializing in alcoholic beverage law. He has received numerous professional and industry awards and honors.

Principal Attorney​

Jeff graduated cum laude from Indiana University School of Law. Upon graduation he joined Wooden & McLaughlin, LLP in Indianapolis, advancing to partner in 1986. Jeff practiced commercial law at Wooden & McLaughlin, litigating civil lawsuits and product liability cases. Jeff founded McKean Law Firm, P. C. in 2004, specializing in alcoholic beverage law. He has received numerous professional and industry awards and honors.

David Rothenberg​

Attorney​​

David, a graduate of the Indiana University School of Law, joined McKean Law Firm in 2017. David previously served as Deputy Prosecuting Attorney in the Marion County Prosecutor’s Office. Prior to joining McKean Law Firm, David served as Executive Secretary and Hearing Judge at the Indiana Alcohol and Tobacco Commission. Before entering the legal profession David worked in his family’s business, which owned and operated franchised restaurants in the Indianapolis area.

Attorney​​

David, a graduate of the Indiana University School of Law, joined McKean Law Firm in 2017. David previously served as Deputy Prosecuting Attorney in the Marion County Prosecutor’s Office. Prior to joining McKean Law Firm, David served as Executive Secretary and Hearing Judge at the Indiana Alcohol and Tobacco Commission. Before entering the legal profession David worked in his family’s business, which owned and operated franchised restaurants in the Indianapolis area.

Dan deRoziere​

Paralegal

Dan is a graduate of Purdue University. Upon graduation, Dan served as Processor at the Indiana Alcohol & Tobacco Commission. He became Primary Alcohol License Processor in 2014. Dan joined McKean Law Firm in 2015.

Paralegal

Dan is a graduate of Purdue University. Upon graduation, Dan served as Processor at the Indiana Alcohol & Tobacco Commission. He became Primary Alcohol License Processor in 2014. Dan joined McKean Law Firm in 2015.

Jane Gentry​​

Legal Assistant​

Jane is a graduate of Indiana University, Bloomington with a professional background in education and corporate training.

Legal Assistant​

Jane is a graduate of Indiana University, Bloomington with a professional background in education and corporate training.

Thomas McKean​

Business Manager​

Tom joined McKean Law Firm following a thirty year career in the utility and energy marketing industries. His background includes various sales, marketing, and senior management positions.

Business Manager​

Tom joined McKean Law Firm following a thirty year career in the utility and energy marketing industries. His background includes various sales, marketing, and senior management positions.

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Our Clients

Our clients range from small independent businesses to large national chains. We provide the same excellent service regardless of size. The markets we serve include:

  • Bars and Drinking Establishments
  • Restaurants
  • Hotels
  • Entertainment Venues
  • Grocery and Drug Stores
  • Alcoholic Beverage Retailers
  • Alcohol Wholesalers / Distributors
  • Breweries
  • Wineries
  • Distilleries

Our Affiliates

AAIAC The Alliance of Alcohol Industry Attorneys & Consultants is a national organization of select alcoholic beverage licensing and compliance professionals. Membership is limited to firms that have demonstrated expertise with liquor licensing and compliance in their home state. With representatives in all 50 states, AAIAC can coordinate beverage licensing for national acquisitions and other public and private transactions. AAIAC also provides referrals to trusted local professionals for licensing and compliance in every state.

NALCP The National Association of Licensing and Compliance Professionals is an organization comprised of liquor licensing and compliance professionals from various industries including restaurants, entertainment venues, hotels, grocery, and other retail services.

NCSLA The National Conference of State Liquor Administrators promotes enactment and enforcement of equitable state alcoholic beverage control laws, and uniformity among state and federal jurisdictions.

Contacts

Are you looking for an effective, affordable solution for your alcoholic beverage licensing needs?
Call or email McKean Law Firm to find out how we can help.

Address
McKean Law Firm, P. C.
9105 East 56th Street, Suite 317
Indianapolis, IN 46216
(located in the Harrison Centre Building at Historic Fort Benjamin Harrison in Lawrence, Indiana.)