The Hospitality Industry is in our DNA. All three partners at DPA Attorneys at Law have not only represented clients in hospitality matters—we’ve lived it. Each of our founding partners has personally owned, operated, and developed hotels. This real-world experience allows us to offer far more than textbook legal advice. We bring firsthand operational insight and a deep understanding of the unique challenges that hospitality businesses face.
We know how hotels function, what drives guest satisfaction, how revenue is maximized, and where operators most often stumble. That knowledge allows us to deliver proactive, results-oriented legal counsel tailored to the reality of running a hospitality business—not just the theory. Our team takes pride in contributing to the success and growth of our clients’ ventures, whether you operate a single motel or a portfolio of resorts and restaurants.
If you are developing, acquiring, managing, or selling a hotel, motel, resort, restaurant, or other hospitality-related asset, we invite you to contact us to see how we can help with:
- Purchasing and Selling Hotels or Other Commercial Properties
We guide clients through the full transaction cycle—from letter of intent to closing—including title review, escrow, financing, and regulatory compliance. - Structuring and Negotiating Complex Transactions
We help structure deals involving partnerships, joint ventures, ground leases, and investor syndications, ensuring your interests are protected from day one. - Drafting and Reviewing Hospitality Contracts
We prepare and negotiate vendor agreements, management contracts, food & beverage leases, maintenance service agreements, and more. - Franchise Agreement Review and Negotiation
We analyze key terms such as liquidated damages, performance tests, area of protection, and termination rights—and fight to improve them before you sign. - Employment Law Compliance
We review and update employee handbooks, onboard/offboard documentation, performance review forms, and other HR policies to ensure compliance with California labor laws. - HR Compliance Audits & Trainings
We conduct audits to ensure wage, hour, meal/rest break, and classification compliance. We also offer in-person and virtual training for managers and supervisors on harassment prevention, ADA obligations, and OSHA safety protocols. - Due Diligence Support
We help buyers and investors review all key operational documents—franchise agreements, P&Ls, STR reports, union contracts, environmental reports, and more—to spot risks before they become liabilities. - Financial & Legal Analysis
We review operating statements, franchise performance metrics, FF&E reserve reports, and CAPEX budgets to assess the health and profitability of your asset from a legal and strategic lens. - ADA Compliance & Defense
• Physical Accessibility: Audit your property for barrier removal—parking, ramps, counters, signage—and implement compliant modifications under the ADA and California’s Unruh Act.
• Digital Accessibility: Review and remediate your website and mobile apps to meet WCAG standards and reduce litigation risk.
• Defense of Claims: Represent you in pre-suit negotiations, settlement talks, ADA pre-removal demand letters, and, if necessary, litigation in federal and state courts.
At DPA Attorneys at Law, we don’t just practice hospitality law—we live and breathe the business of hospitality. Our mission is to protect your investment, streamline your operations, and support your long-term success.
