After years handling alcohol enforcement matters at the South Carolina Department of Revenue, Lauren saw how often businesses ran into serious problems simply because they misunderstood confusing rules, relied on incomplete information, or waited too long to ask questions.
Viva Beverage Law was built to help businesses operate with more clarity before small issues become expensive ones.
Meet Lauren Acquaviva — South Carolina Alcohol License Attorney
Lauren Acquaviva is the founder of The Acquaviva Law Firm, LLC d/b/a Viva Beverage Law and a South Carolina attorney focused on alcohol licensing, compliance, and regulatory matters. As a former attorney for the South Carolina Department of Revenue, Lauren spent six years litigating alcohol licensing and tax matters on behalf of the state, giving her rare insider knowledge of how licensing decisions are evaluated and enforced.
During her career, Lauren has tried numerous cases before the South Carolina Administrative Law Court and has handled appeals before both the South Carolina Court of Appeals and the South Carolina Supreme Court. This depth of courtroom and regulatory experience allows her to help clients navigate complex licensing challenges with strategic precision and confidence.
Lauren founded The Acquaviva Law Firm, LLC in 2019 to provide focused legal counsel for businesses operating in highly regulated industries. Her practice is built on deep regulatory experience, strong advocacy, and practical solutions that help clients secure, protect, and maintain their licenses.
How We Help
- Alcohol licensing
- Regulatory compliance
- License applications
- Compliance risk
- Business expansion support
- Agency communication
- License protection
Choose the pathway that best fits your situation.
Some businesses are trying to open. Others are trying to stay compliant. Others are worried about protecting the license they already have.
Each pathway is designed to help business owners reduce confusion, avoid preventable mistakes, and move forward with greater clarity.
Get Licensed
For restaurants, bars, convenience stores, liquor stores, and hospitality businesses trying to secure the right license.
Understand what may affect your application, timeline, and approval process.
Stay Compliant
For businesses who want ongoing compliance guidance, renewal support, oversight, and proactive license protection.
Reduce compliance risk before small issues become expensive problems.
Protect Your License
For businesses worried about violations, enforcement, suspension, revocation, or operational risk.
Protect the license that keeps your business operating.