Michael Cho
Partner, Attorney at Palmieri, Tyler, Wiener, Wilhelm & Waldron LLP
About
Michael Cho has handled more than 3,000 transfers of alcohol licenses. He represents investors who buy and sell businesses holding alcoholic beverage licenses. He secures alcoholic beverage licenses through the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. He also advises on the purchase, sale, or valuation of the license itself. He advises owners, investors, and franchisees who expand by scouting new locations and acquiring other operations. Cho attended Loyola Law School in 1989. He received a B.S. from Georgetown University in 1986. For more than 20 years, Cho has worked in Orange County hospitality. He handles acquisitions and due diligence for businesses that serve alcohol. He also counsels on conditional use permits, leasing, and land use entitlement tied to serving alcohol.
Who is a good fit for Michael Cho
- Investors buying or selling a business that holds an alcoholic beverage license.
- Franchisees acquiring another operation to expand an existing brand.
Education and admissions
- Education
- Loyola Law School, 1989
- Georgetown University, B.S., 1986
- Bar admissions
- California
Specialties
Deal profile
- Typical deal size
- Any deal size
- Remote work
- In-person / regional