John P. Connell, Esq. John P. Connell received a Bachelors of Arts degree from Boston College in 1989 and a Juris Doctor degree from DePaul University College of Law in 1992. Throughout his legal career, John has concentrated his practice in the area of civil litigation and licensing, particularly that area of licensing having to deal with alcoholic beverages, entertainment and professional licenses. John has represented individuals and businesses of all sizes in many areas of civil litigation, including contract matters, employment discrimination, real estate disputes, securities’ fraud, professional misconduct and corporate management disputes. With regard to clients in the alcoholic beverages industry, John represents alcoholic beverage wholesalers, brokers and retailers from all over Massachusetts.
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SPECIAL REPORT: Is It Time For A Change In Alcohol Licensing In The Commonwealth?
Written by Kerry Feltner in the December 14, 2017 edition of the Concord Journal.
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Fairhaven Selectmen and Rasputin’s Agree to Compromise Suspension
Written by Daniel Schemer in the July 24, 2019 edition of South Coast Today.
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To Sidestep Massachusetts Franchise Laws, Night Shift Brewing Launches Distribution Divsion
Written by Justin Kendall on October 28, 2016 for Brewbound.com.
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Mass. Winery Owner Says Reinterpreted Regulations Might Put Him Out Of Business
Written by David Boeri in the June 17, 2016 Morning Edition at WBUR.
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22 Aug
DIAGRAM DRAFTING FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE APPLICATIONS
Law Offices of John P. Connell, P.C.: In every application for an alcoholic beverage...Read Details -
6 Aug
SIGNING YOUR ANNUAL LICENSE RENEWAL BY AN UNAUTHORIZED INDIVIDUAL CAN CAUSE BIG PROBLEMS
Law Offices of John P. Connell, P.C.: As has been the case for many...Read Details -
25 Mar
THE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS WHEN A BREWERY NEEDS TO FILE SUIT AGAINST A WHOLESALER
Law Offices of John P. Connell, P.C.: Every now and then a Massachusetts brewery...Read Details -
23 Aug
TERMINATING YOUR WHOLESALER DUE TO THEIR FAILURE TO USE “BEST EFFORTS”
Law Offices of John P. Connell, P.C.: Alcoholic beverage manufactures such as instate and...Read Details -
3 Aug
APPEALS COURT REVERSES JURY VERDICT AGAINST BAR OVER THROWN BEER BOTTLE
Attorney John P. Connell and the Law Offices of John P. Connell, P.C. this...Read Details -
26 Jun
THE CITY OF BOSTON AND DEVALUING THE POURING LICENSE
Law Offices of John P. Connell, P.C.: On June 22, 2017, a Committee within...Read Details -
7 Apr
JURY VERDICT AGAINST CITY FOR DENIAL OF LIQUOR LICENSE UPHELD BY THE APPEALS COURT
Law Offices of John P. Connell, P.C.: In March 2017, the Appeals Court released...Read Details -
31 Mar
NEW U.S. DISTRICT COURT DECISION MAY BE OMINOUS FOR RESTAURANT EMPLOYERS
Law Offices of John P. Connell, P.C.: On March 24, 2017, the Honorable Timothy...Read Details -
21 Mar
THE HEARSAY RULE AT THE ABCC
Law Offices of John P. Connell, P.C.: In February 2017, the ABCC released its...Read Details