For Immediate Release
Oakton, VA – Lehrman Beverage Law, PLLC (“LBL,” and often “BevLaw”) is excited to announce a leadership transition as, effective April 1, 2025,[1] Attorneys T. Marshall Fawley III, Frank Y. Knizner, and John D. Messinger are named Partners and Principals of the firm. Robert C. Lehrman, the founder of LBL, will continue to serve as Partner and Founding Attorney.
After more than 23 years of leading LBL to its position as one of the top law firms solely focused on the beverage and non-beverage alcohol industry in the United States, Mr. Lehrman is passing the torch to the next generation of attorneys. With a continued commitment to providing comprehensive, sensible, and cost-effective legal counsel, the firm will expand its services to support clients in the ever-evolving alcohol industry.
“I feel great that we’ve been able to help thousands of alcohol beverage companies around the world, since 2001,” said Robert C. Lehrman. “I am delighted that Frank, Marshall, and John will be able to continue and expand our efforts well into the future. Thanks to many wonderful clients, coworkers, and friends along the way.”
In a joint statement, the new Principals shared: “We are honored to build on the legacy of excellence established by Robert Lehrman. We look forward to continuing our work with our outstanding staff and the incredible clients who have made BevLaw what it is today. Our shared vision is to responsibly expand the scope of services we offer while maintaining our commitment to providing first-class, cost-effective, and pragmatic legal solutions to the beverage and non-beverage alcohol industry.”
About Lehrman Beverage Law, PLLC
Founded in 2001 by Robert C. Lehrman, Lehrman Beverage Law (LBL/BevLaw) is a boutique law firm specializing in servicing the alcohol industry. The firm’s attorneys and staff offer comprehensive, cost-effective legal advice on the complex regulatory landscape of the alcohol industry, one of the most highly regulated sectors in the United States.
LBL provides a wide range of services, including counsel on federal permitting, labeling, formulation, and alcohol tax matters, as well as trademark registration and enforcement, advertising, contract law, litigation risk analysis, and enforcement before the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB). The firm also handles trade practices, tied-house and franchise issues, and assists with regulatory compliance matters involving various agencies, including the Food and Drug Administration, Customs and Border Protection, and the Department of Agriculture.
LBL’s clients span the globe and range from startups and brand owners to multinational corporations, and also include non-beverage alcohol clients such as fuel ethanol manufacturers and flavor producers.
[1] Despite the date, this is not an April Fools’ joke.
