About Albert Thomas Van
Albert Thomas Van Huff is an attorney specializing in Texas liquor law, with over 24 years of experience in the hospitality industry. He serves as a partner at Monshaugen & Van Huff, P.C., a firm located at 1225 North Loop West, Suite 640, Houston, TX 77008. The firm focuses on TABC licensing, administrative case defense, and business entity formation, providing comprehensive legal representation tailored to the hospitality sector. Clients from across Texas rely on the firm for its expertise in handling the requirements of liquor law. Mr. Van Huff earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Houston Law Center in 2000. His legal career was preceded by a distinguished service in the United States Marine Corps from 1990 to 1994. After completing his military service, he worked by clerking at McGinnis Lochridge in Houston from 1994 to 2000.
This foundational experience gave him the skills necessary to co-found Monshaugen & Van Huff, P.C. in 2000, where he has since developed a robust practice focusing on various aspects of liquor law. His practice areas encompass TABC liquor licensing and permitting, dram shop defense, and general and commercial liability defense. Additionally, he offers liquor tax audit representation, TABC administrative case defense. Criminal liquor code violation defense. Mr. Van Huff also provides counsel on Alcoholic Beverage Code compliance and defends clients during multi-agency law enforcement audits and investigations. Notable clients include The Houstonian Hotel, Club & Spa, and Hotel ZaZa in Houston and Dallas, as well as the Walden Yacht Club at Lake Conroe.
Admitted to practice in Texas, Mr. Van Huff also holds credentials in several federal courts. These include the U.S. Supreme Court, U.S. Tax Court, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. He is also authorized to practice in the U.S. District Courts for the Northern, Southern, Eastern, and Western Districts of Texas, along with the U.S.
Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas. His broad range of qualifications enhances his ability to represent clients effectively in various legal matters. In addition to his legal practice, Mr. Van Huff actively engages in legislative matters related to the hospitality industry. He has testified before the Texas Legislature on bills affecting the industry, showcasing his commitment to advocating for his clients' interests. His involvement extends to professional organizations, including the Academy of Hospitality Industry Attorneys and the National Association of Alcoholic Beverage Attorneys. For more information or to schedule a consultation, contact Monshaugen & Van Huff, P.C. at (713) 880-2992 or visit their website.
