Gregory F. Birney

I am an attorney licensed and actively practicing in Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts. I have appeared in Court in all four states and have a broad base of experience in a variety of areas of the law.  Prior to law school, I was among the youngest liquor licensees in Maryland, having been licensed at age eighteen (18). After over a decade as a retailer, I pursued a law degree specifically to advise those in the alcoholic beverages industry. During law school, I clerked for Attorney John Connell whose practice focuses on licensing and regulatory issues facing the industry. While awaiting bar exam results, I worked as a temporary legal assistant in the legal department at The Boston Beer Company, makers of Samuel Adams. Since launching my own practice in 2016, I have advised retailers and producers on various matters, including license renewals/transfers, wholesaler termination, and even Anti-Money Laundering. As part of my practice, I have assisted a number of clients with selling their businesses, both within the alcoholic beverages industry and in other industries.  In addition to advising the alcoholic beverages industry, I also enjoy estate planning and administration, assisting businesses with various legal issues, and advising consumers in debt collection cases.  In addition to practicing law, I volunteer in the community by serving as Vice President of the Board of Directors of CASA of Cecil County, Inc., a non-profit with the mission of assisting foster children in Cecil County, Maryland. I regularly provide pro bono services through organizations, specifically Delaware Volunteer Legal Services.