Timothy J. Bechtold
Mr. Bechtold is of counsel in the Vorys Columbus office where he is a member of the commercial and real estate group. His practice focuses on alcohol beverage law, assisting clients in the acquisition and transfer of liquor permits for their businesses in Ohio. He also engages in legislative and regulatory lobbying activities for the alcohol beverage industry.
His notable experience includes:
- Served for twenty years as in-house counsel and government affairs director for the Wholesale Beer and Wine Association of Ohio, Inc.
Mr. Bechtold is a member of the Ohio State Bar Association, the Columbus Bar Association and the National Association of Alcohol Beverage Attorneys.
Mr. Bechtold has made numerous presentations on topics related to the alcohol beverage industry, including compliance seminars on gambling and smoking ban issues.
Mr. Bechtold received his J.D. from The Ohio State University Michael E. Moritz College of Law and his B.S. magna cum laude from Xavier University.
Before joining Vorys, Mr. Bechtold, represented the Wholesale Beer and Wine Association of Ohio, Inc. with the Ohio General Assembly, Liquor Control Commission and the Division of Liquor Control on industry matters. He also managed the Political Action Committee (PAC) and provided legal advice to its members. Mr. Bechtold was also the legislative liaison to the State of Ohio Department of Liquor Control for five years.
Events
Publications
"Win A Bet? When Is It Legal To Give An Underage Person A Drink?," Columbus Bar Lawyers Quarterly, Fall 2008
- Ohio Statehouse Update: Ohio Election Preview
- Ohio Statehouse Update: Governor Signs Budget Into Law
- Ohio Statehouse Update - Senate Passes Budget Bill
- Ohio Statehouse Update - Senate Finance Committee Accepts Substitute Version of the Budget Bill
- Ohio Statehouse Update - Governor Kasich's Budget Proposal
- Ohio Statehouse Update - Governor's State of the State Address
- Ohio Statehouse Update - Ohio Election Summary
- Ohio Statehouse Update - Point/Counterpoint on the Upcoming Elections
- Ohio Statehouse Update
- Ohio Legislative Update: 2010 Summer Recess Status Report - Ohio’s 128th General Assembly