Charles E. Charlie Smarr

Charles E. Charlie Smarr

Food and Beverage Law

3.0 (1 reviews)
Jefferson City, Missouri
42+ years experience
Brydon, Swearengen & England PC
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Contact Information

312 East Capitol Avenue, P.O. Box 456, Jefferson City, MO 65102
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Bio

Charlie Smarr practices primarily in the areas of alcohol beverage law and liquor licensing. He is a former supervisor of the Missouri Division of Liquor Control, Assistant Attorney General of Missouri and past president of the National Conference of State Liquor Administrators. His practice with the firm primarily involves representing interests of members of the alcohol beverage industry by providing corporate, administrative, licensing and regulatory legal services. He is general counsel for the Missouri Beer Wholesalers Association. He is Co-Chair of the American Bar Association Committee on Beverage Alcohol Practice (Section of Administrative Law and Regulatory Practice). Mr. Smarr is also a Sustaining Member of the National Association of Alcoholic Beverage Licensing Attorneys (NAABLA) and a Founding Member of The Alliance of Alcohol Industry Attorneys and Consultants and a member of the National Conference of State Liquor Administrators (NCSLA), the National Alcohol Beverage Control Association (NABCA), the National Association of Licensing and Compliance Professionals (NALCP), and the Academy of Hospitality Industry Attorneys (AHIA). Charlie Smarr practices primarily in the areas of alcohol beverage law and liquor licensing. He is a former supervisor of the Missouri Division of Liquor Control, Assistant Attorney General of Missouri and past president of the National Conference of State Liquor Administrators. His practice with the firm primarily involves representing interests of members of the alcohol beverage industry by providing corporate, administrative, licensing and regulatory legal services. He is general counsel for the Missouri Beer Wholesalers Association. He is Co-Chair of the American Bar Association Committee on Beverage Alcohol Practice (Section of Administrative Law and Regulatory Practice). Mr. Smarr is also a Sustaining Member of the National Association of Alcoholic Beverage Licensing Attorneys (NAABLA) and a Founding Member of The Alliance of Alcohol Industry Attorneys and Consultants and a member of the National Conference of State Liquor Administrators (NCSLA), the National Alcohol Beverage Control Association (NABCA), the National Association of Licensing and Compliance Professionals (NALCP), and the Academy of Hospitality Industry Attorneys (AHIA).

Practice Areas

Food and Beverage Law

Awards & Recognition

  • Recognized: Food and Beverage Law

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2011

Education

  • University of Missouri School of Law (Columbia), J.D., graduated 1983

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Reviews

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Jennifer Stewart

2 weeks ago

Knowledgeable on licensing, but communication was inconsistent

We hired Mr. Smarr to assist with the complex liquor license transfer for our family-owned restaurant in Jefferson City. His deep expertise, especially given his former role with the Division of Liquor Control, was evident. He navigated the regulatory hurdles efficiently. However, our experience was mixed. While the legal outcome was satisfactory, we sometimes experienced significant delays in receiving callbacks or updates, which added to our stress. For straightforward compliance matters, his 40+ years in food and beverage law are a clear asset. For clients who need more frequent, proactive communication, setting clear expectations upfront would be advisable.

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