Dram Shop

Dram shop liability is where alcohol law meets the courtroom. We provide compliance guidance and experienced expert witness support drawn from decades inside Texas alcohol regulation.

Dram shop law holds businesses that sell or serve alcohol responsible when an obviously intoxicated patron goes on to cause harm. For operators, that makes training, documentation, and safe service practices a matter of real liability, not just good habit. For attorneys, it makes credible expert testimony essential. Gerald Franklin Agency brings decades of experience inside Texas alcohol regulation to both sides of that equation, helping businesses lower their exposure and supporting legal teams as expert witnesses.

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For Operators

Lower Your Dram Shop Exposure

Consistent training and documentation are the foundation of a defensible operation. We help you put the right practices in place before a problem arises.

Guidance on seller server training and keeping certifications current
Safe service policies and the documentation that supports them
Review of your practices against Texas responsible service standards
Practical steps that strengthen your position if a claim is ever made

For Attorneys

Expert Witness Support

Regulatory experience

Testimony and analysis grounded in decades of firsthand work inside Texas alcohol licensing and compliance.

Case review

Clear assessment of service practices, training records, and industry standards relevant to your matter.

Plain language

Findings explained in terms a judge and jury can follow, backed by real regulatory knowledge.

Both sides

Support for plaintiff and defense teams that need a credible, experienced alcohol industry expert.

Questions

Dram Shop FAQ

What is dram shop liability?

In Texas, a business that sells or serves alcohol can be held liable when it serves an obviously intoxicated person who then causes injury. The rules also create protections for businesses that train and supervise their staff properly, which is why practices and documentation matter.

Do you serve as an expert witness?

Yes. We provide expert witness support in alcohol liability matters, drawing on decades of direct experience inside Texas alcohol regulation. We work with both plaintiff and defense teams.

How can my business reduce its risk?

Current seller server training, clear safe service policies, and good documentation are the foundation. We review your operation and help you put defensible practices in place.

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