Band 3
Provided by Valerie Haber
Alcohol Beverage
Restaurant
Food Law
Land Use Law
Government
Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW)
Dade County Bar Association
Duke Alumni Association, South Florida
Duke Women’s Initiative
Florida Association for Women Lawyers, Young Lawyers Division
Greater Miami and The Beaches Hotel Association
International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC)
The Florida Bar
“GrayRobinson Food Law Team: The Basics of Grease Trap Permits in Miami-Dade,” GrayRobinson Insight, July 24, 2024
“Steal These Pandemic-Era Hacks on Training, Mentorship and Clients,” Daily Business Review, March 14, 2022
“Don’t Get Left on Read: GrayRobinson Partner Uses Memes and Office Hours to Keep Her Young Associates,” Daily Business Review, February 18, 2022
“Florida Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco Declaratory Statement Regarding Spirits Tastings,” December 2021
“Behind the Deal: Distillery Backed by Former NFL Players Coming to Miami’s Allapattah Neighborhood,” South Florida Business Journal, July 2, 2021
“How I Made Partner: ‘Wit, Personality and a Good Book of Business,’ Says GrayRobinson’s Valerie Haber,” Law.com, February 18, 2021
“Which Liquor License is Right?” Southern Beverage Journal, Florida Edition, October 2020
“What Florida Restaurants Owners Need to Know Before Closing Their Businesses,” South Florida Business Journal, August 2020
“TTB Clarifies Trade Practice Enforcement for COVID-19-Related Activities,” hospitalitylawyer.com, June 2020
“What to Do if an Employee at Your Restaurant has COVID-19,” June 2020
“TTB Clarifies Trade Practice Enforcement for COVID-19-Related Activities,” May 2020
Valerie Haber is well-positioned to help businesses that intersect with alcohol, having worked with clients across all three tiers of the alcohol beverage industry, including wineries, breweries, distilleries, wholesale distributors, and retailers. At the retail level, Valerie works closely with both on and off-premise businesses, including national restaurant groups, supermarkets, and movie theaters. Additionally, Valerie counsels alcohol industry members and unlicensed third-party providers on promotional activities, including sampling, the use of promoters or influencers, advertising, and social media. She is also experienced in advising companies on alcohol delivery, storage, fulfillment, and related services.
Valerie simplifies the often complicated process of liquor licensing, license management, and license renewal. She is sensitive to her clients’ needs during these complex processes and has been praised for her approachability, responsiveness, and deep industry knowledge.
Valerie collaborates with GrayRobinson colleagues in the lobbying, IP, corporate, and real estate practices to effectively guide clients through federal, state, and local laws governing the sale, distribution, importation, manufacturing, and marketing of alcoholic beverages, health department licensing and food law permitting, and land use and zoning diligence and approvals.
University of Miami School of Law
J.D.
2012
Duke University
B.A.
2002
Florida Trailblazers
Daily Business Review
2020
Rising Star
Florida Super Lawyers
2022
Legal Elite, Up and Comer
Florida Trend
2019
Provided by Chambers
Provided by Chambers
Valerie Haber is very precise, knows the business well and knows our company and knows what we are looking for in legal advice.
Valerie is knowledgeable, quick, and approaches issues from a commercial angle.
Valerie is an exceptional partner, bringing a wealth of expertise and dedication to the table. She is instrumental to our success.
Valerie is a true professional and a delight to work with.
Valerie Haber is very precise, knows the business well and knows our company and knows what we are looking for in legal advice.
Valerie is knowledgeable, quick, and approaches issues from a commercial angle.
Valerie is an exceptional partner, bringing a wealth of expertise and dedication to the table. She is instrumental to our success.
Valerie is a true professional and a delight to work with.