Industry-wide recognition

With the amount of time and money that you are investing in your business, make sure you get it right.  P&B is the standard-bearer for hospitality law in New York.  

Not only does P&B represent individual businesses, but the firm is also counsel to New York City's top hospitality trade association, the New York City Hospitality Alliance, which Robert Bookman is a founder of.  Working on behalf of the industry, P&B knows your issues, and chances are the firm is already fighting for you.

​As a recognized industry advocate, Robert has been appointed to several government advisory positions, including by the New York City Council to the Nightlife Advisory Board, which is charged with making recommendations to the Mayor and City Council on ways to improve regulations and policies that impact nightlife establishments.

Robert was also appointed by Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to a working group of industry leaders tasked with recommending revisions to the New York State Alcohol Beverage Control Law; and by the City Council to the Food Service Establishment Advisory Board, which is tasked with recommending changes to the Health Department's restaurant inspection procedures and letter grading process.​  

Max Bookman: Distinction in Alcoholic Beverage Law
Lawyers of Distinction, 2019

Boutique Alcoholic Beverages Law Firm of the Year in New York
​Global Law Experts Awards, 2018 

Corporate Social Responsibility Award
​City & State, 2017

Boutique Hospitality Industry Law Firm of the Year in New York
​CorporateINTL Magazine, 2016

Esquire Award
New York Enterprise Report,
"Advisers you need to Know," 2013
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Outstanding Industry Partner Award
New York State Restaurant Association Educational Foundation, 2010

New York Culture Preservation Award
New York Nightlife Association, 2009