The Foster Legal Group PC
Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives Attorneys
PRACTICE AREAS
The firearms and ammunition industries operate under some of the most complex and heavily enforced regulations in the country, requiring strict attention to licensing, recordkeeping, compliance, and taxation. Our attorneys provide comprehensive support with Federal Firearms Licensing, regulatory compliance programs, ATF audits and inspections, firearms technology classifications, National Firearms Act (NFA) requirements, import and export controls under ITAR and AECA, and firearms and ammunition excise tax obligations. Drawing on decades of ATF experience, we help clients build compliance programs, prepare and defend license applications, and respond effectively to inspections or enforcement actions. Whether you are a manufacturer, importer, dealer, innovator, or collector, our team delivers practical strategies to safeguard licenses, protect operations, and ensure long-term compliance in a highly regulated environment.
The tobacco and electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS/vape) industries face a complex patchwork of federal, state, and local regulations, taxes, and enforcement priorities. Businesses must navigate the Prevent All Cigarette Trafficking (PACT) Act, the Contraband Cigarette Trafficking Act (CCTA), the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act, TTB regulations, and state-specific licensing and excise tax regimes—all of which carry significant penalties for non-compliance. Our attorneys provide comprehensive counsel covering licensing and permits, PACT Act and CCTA compliance, TTB audits and inspections, product classifications and approvals, labeling and advertising restrictions, and tobacco excise tax obligations. With decades of experience in federal regulatory enforcement, we help clients design proactive compliance programs, prepare and defend applications, and respond to investigations or enforcement actions at both the federal and state level. Whether you are a manufacturer, importer, distributor, or retailer, we deliver tailored strategies to protect your permits, safeguard your operations, and defend your business against regulatory or legal challenges.
Our practice spans the full range of alcohol, tobacco, firearms, and explosives (ATF&E) law, providing both proactive compliance counsel and aggressive defense when disputes arise. We advise clients in firearms and ammunition matters—including licensing, regulatory compliance, audits, technology classifications, NFA requirements, import/export controls, and excise tax obligations—as well as in tobacco and ENDS/vape matters, covering PACT Act and CCTA compliance, TTB permitting, labeling, advertising, and excise tax enforcement. When regulatory challenges escalate, we represent businesses in administrative hearings, federal court, and appeals, defending against license or permit revocations, civil penalties, and criminal charges under statutes like the Gun Control Act, National Firearms Act, Safe Explosives Act, and Federal Alcohol Administration Act. With decades of ATF and regulatory enforcement experience, we deliver practical strategies to help clients build compliance programs, protect their operations, and resolve disputes while safeguarding long-term business success.
The loss of firearms or explosives rights can have lasting consequences for individuals, businesses, and families. Our attorneys bring decades of ATF experience to guiding clients through the complex processes of seeking relief from disabilities under the Gun Control Act, the Safe Explosives Act, and applicable state laws. We assist with federal applications for restoration, advise on evolving Department of Justice procedures, and help clients pursue state remedies such as expungements, pardons, or court-ordered restorations that may serve as a pathway to regaining federal rights. With unmatched insight into how regulators evaluate petitions, we develop strategies tailored to each client’s circumstances, maximizing the likelihood of a successful outcome and restoring the ability to lawfully exercise Second Amendment rights.
The explosives and pyrotechnics industries face some of the most stringent regulations in the United States, requiring careful attention to licensing, storage, transportation, and compliance under the Safe Explosives Act and related laws. Our attorneys provide comprehensive counsel on Federal Explosives Licenses and Permits, regulatory compliance programs, ATF audits and inspections, and explosives technology classifications. With decades of experience inside ATF, we help clients prepare and defend license applications, design proactive compliance systems, and resolve enforcement actions with minimal disruption. Whether engaged in manufacturing, importing, dealing, or limited-use activities, clients rely on us to safeguard their licenses, maintain operational efficiency, and meet the highest standards of safety and compliance.
The alcohol industry is one of the most highly regulated in the United States, with strict federal, state, and local requirements governing permitting, production, labeling, advertising, distribution, and taxation. Our attorneys provide comprehensive counsel on federal and state alcohol permits, regulatory compliance, TTB audits and inspections, product classifications and approvals, excise tax obligations, trade practice rules, and import/export regulations. With deep experience in alcohol regulatory law and enforcement, we help clients prepare and defend permit applications, build proactive compliance systems, and address issues before they escalate into violations. Whether launching a new brand, expanding production, managing distribution agreements, or navigating complex tax and trade practice rules, we deliver practical strategies to safeguard permits, protect operations, and ensure long-term compliance in a competitive and heavily scrutinized industry.
Beyond compliance and litigation, we provide specialized services in governmental affairs and crisis management for the alcohol, tobacco, firearms, and explosives industries. Our governmental affairs practice helps clients engage strategically with ATF, TTB, and lawmakers, shaping policy, securing regulatory interpretations, and advancing industry interests through advocacy, lobbying, and coalition-building. When regulatory crises arise—whether surprise inspections, license revocations, seizures, or investigations—we deliver rapid, decisive action to protect operations, negotiate with regulators, and manage reputational risk. These services reflect our unique ability to pair insider knowledge with strategic solutions, ensuring clients remain protected, heard, and resilient in even the most high-stakes situations.
Federal asset forfeiture cases involving firearms, ammunition, explosives, or related property move quickly and carry severe consequences, often leaving businesses and individuals scrambling to protect their rights. Strict timelines under the Civil Asset Forfeiture Reform Act (CAFRA) mean claimants may have only 30 days to respond before losing property permanently. Drawing on decades of ATF and Department of Justice experience, our attorneys guide clients through every stage of the process—from filing claims and petitions to challenging the government’s case in federal court. We identify weaknesses in the government’s evidence, defend against overreach, and pursue negotiations or settlements that protect your assets and business. With unmatched insider knowledge, we provide swift, strategic representation to safeguard property and preserve rights in these high-stakes matters.
OUR VISION
At The Foster Legal Group, PC, we envision a future where businesses and individuals in the alcohol, tobacco, firearms, and explosives industries thrive with confidence and clarity in a complex regulatory environment. Drawing on our unparalleled expertise as former ATF attorneys, we are committed to being your premier legal partner—delivering precise, practical, and proactive solutions. Our mission is to empower clients to navigate licensing, ensure compliance, and resolve enforcement challenges with integrity. Our goal is to bulletproof your Federal Firearms License (FFL) so that your next ATF compliance inspection just another day at the office, allowing you to focus on sustainable growth and long-term success.
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