Practice Area
Experienced Defense for Hotels, Restaurants, and Alcohol-Serving Establishments
Morris Duffy Alonso Faley & Pitcoff offers deep experience in defending clients across the hospitality industry in high-exposure litigation. We represent major hotel brands, independently owned properties, restaurants, and bars facing claims ranging from premises liability to liquor law violations. Our attorneys understand the operational realities and reputational risks faced by hospitality clients, and we work strategically to protect their interests in both routine and high stakes matters.
We defend hotel owners, operators, and franchisees in claims involving premises liability such as slip and trip and fall accidents and unsafe conditions, assaults and negligent security, construction accidents on hotel property, contractual and indemnity disputes, and claims involving guests, vendors, and third-party contractors. Our firm has represented both national hotel chains and boutique properties, providing tailored strategies based on venue size, ownership structure, and insurance coverage.
MDAFP also has substantial experience defending bars, lounges, and restaurants in dram shop actions and liquor liability claims. These cases often arise when an individual allegedly was served alcohol while visibly intoxicated, was served underage in violation of the law, or later caused injury to themselves or third parties in motor vehicle accidents, assaults, or other incidents. We defend establishments and their employees from the pre-suit investigation phase through trial and appeal, and we have successfully resolved numerous high-exposure claims through mediation and other alternative dispute resolution methods.
Clients choose MDAFP for our extensive trial and appellate experience in hospitality and dram shop cases, a track record of favorable outcomes and indemnification results, an in-house Appellate Team that supports every phase of litigation, and our knowledge of state alcohol laws, liability thresholds, and insurance strategies. We understand that hospitality and liquor liability claims demand speed, discretion, and precision, and we deliver.