Rubin Rudman Launches New Hospitality Law Practice Group

Firm expands expertise to serve owners, operators, and investors in hotels, restaurants, and other hospitality businesses

Published on Mar. 5, 2026

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Rubin Rudman, a Boston-based law firm, has announced the launch of a new Hospitality Law Practice Group to provide specialized legal services to owners, operators, and investors in the hospitality industry. The new group will offer expertise across a range of areas, including real estate, corporate, tax, labor and employment, and litigation.

Why it matters

The hospitality industry has undergone significant changes in recent years, and the new Hospitality Law Practice Group at Rubin Rudman aims to help clients navigate the increasingly complex legal and regulatory landscape. By offering specialized expertise, the firm hopes to position its hospitality clients for long-term success.

The details

The Hospitality Law Practice Group at Rubin Rudman is comprised of a cross-disciplinary team of attorneys with broad expertise in areas such as corporate, tax, real estate, environmental, bankruptcy/restructuring, labor and employment, private client, and litigation. The group will advise clients on a range of issues, including real estate development, zoning and permitting, corporate structuring, franchise agreements, financing, labor compliance, and risk management.

  • Rubin Rudman launched the new Hospitality Law Practice Group on March 5, 2026.

The players

Rubin Rudman

A full-service law firm based in Boston, Massachusetts, with nearly 100 lawyers serving national and international companies, real estate developers, biotechnology firms, hospitality companies, and other clients.

John J. McGivney

The managing partner at Rubin Rudman, who stated that the firm is excited to formalize its specialized hospitality expertise and help clients meet the challenges of a constantly changing industry.

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What they’re saying

“We are excited to formalize this specialized practice and bring our unique hospitality expertise to the industry in a way that is easy for our clients to access.”

— John J. McGivney, Managing Partner (PRNewswire)

“We work closely with hospitality clients to protect their investments, minimize risk, and position their businesses for long-term success. Whether securing financing for a new property, expanding through franchising, or managing workforce and compliance challenges, we offer practical, business-minded counsel rooted in a deep understanding of our clients' needs and the industry's demands.”

— John J. McGivney, Managing Partner (PRNewswire)

What’s next

The new Hospitality Law Practice Group at Rubin Rudman will begin actively serving clients in the hospitality industry, providing specialized legal expertise to help them navigate the complex legal and regulatory landscape.

The takeaway

Rubin Rudman's launch of a dedicated Hospitality Law Practice Group demonstrates the firm's commitment to serving the evolving needs of the hospitality industry. By offering specialized expertise across a range of legal disciplines, the firm aims to help its hospitality clients protect their investments, minimize risk, and position their businesses for long-term success.