John P. Thomas, II Attorney At Law

Exceptional attorney navigating clients through the ever-changing landscape of the alcohol beverage industry. Dedicated to unrivaled client service and improving efficiency in daily operations.

John Thomas is an associate in the GrayRobinson Tampa office and serves as the operations manager of the firm’s Regulated Products Section. John excels at guiding clients through the dynamic alcohol beverage industry, providing guidance on laws governing the manufacturing, importation, distribution, marketing, sale, and consumption of beer, wine, distilled spirits, and other licensed beverages.

As operations manager for the Regulated Products Section, John develops, implements, and oversees strategies to streamline licensing, research, and technology. He also coordinates workflow among licensing specialists, ensuring each task is handled by the most appropriate and effective team for every client.

• Insights
  • “Submitting to Control (States): An overview of control states and product listing considerations,” Artisan Spirit Magazine: Fall 2024, August 26, 2024
  • "I want the product, and I want it now! Direct-to-Consumer Sales for Distilleries," Artisan Spirit Magazine: Spring 2024, April 22, 2024
  • Presenter, "Alcohol Delivery Update – An Overview of Where the Law Stands," HospitalityLawyer.com Quarterly Virtual Seminar Series, February 21, 2024
  • "Engaging a helping hand – Contract Distilling," Artisan Spirit Magazine: Winter 2024, January 1, 2024
  • "Time to do your chores! License Maintenance and Upkeep," Artisan Spirit Magazine: Fall 2023, September 1, 2023
  • "A Whole New World: FDA Regulations for Alcohol Manufacturers," Artisan Spirit, June 30, 2023
  • "Attack of the Records! TTB Record Keeping and Compliance," Artisan Spirit, April 5, 2023
  • "Endorsing and Testimonials: The FTC’s Not-So-Friendly Reminder," National Law Review, February 10, 2022
• Affiliations
  • Hillsborough County Bar Association
    • Associate Bar Leadership Institute, Graduate
• Admissions
  • Florida
• Credentials
  • J.D., University of Florida Levin College of Law, 2020
  • B.S., University of Florida, 2014, cum laude