Post-pandemic changes in regulations and enforcement are bewilderingly complex. They have led to increased violations issued to restaurants, lounges, hotels, schools, churches... you name it. We provide effective, affordable legal solutions involving:
- OATH (formerly ECB)
- FDNY
- Department of Buildings
- Office of Cannabis Management
- Criminal Courts
- Consumer and Worker Protection
- Department of Health
- NYPD
- Traffic Violations Bureau
- New York State Liquor Authority
- U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

You're diligent about avoiding 40-140. Public Assembly Certificates of Operation, not so much. Through court appearances and negotiation we often obtain dismissals of summonses and reduce fines. Most legal appearances are charged on a flat fee basis. There are no billing surprises.We are always available to answer your questions and welcome the opportunity to serve your business. Representative clients include Christ Church United Methodist, Quality Branded, Shake Shack and Union Square Hospitality Group.
Lloyd Parodneck has been representing clients in New York since 1988. He began his legal career as a trademark lawyer and specializes in hospitality violations and cannabis law. Mr. Parodneck received a BA from Wesleyan University and a JD from Cardozo School of Law.
Our cannabis division is now preparing NYS cannabis license applications based on the recently released criteria set forth by the Cannabis Control Board.

