Cannabis Law
USA Guide 2024 : USA - Nationwide
Band 3
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Provided by Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
DWT is one of the few large law firms to have an effective, organized cannabis practice. While many DWT attorneys touch on cannabis matters, the Cannabis Industry Group has a dedicated leadership team devoted to continuing to improve and expand the firm’s cannabis practice at a national level. This leadership team intimately understands the cannabis industry, even publishing articles on simple things like using proper industry terminology.
The Cannabis Industry Group focuses on meeting the service needs of cannabis-adjacent businesses (those providing cannabis-related services but not involved in actual growing or distribution), including software companies, equipment providers, financial/payment firms, and media/advertising groups. These firms have very different needs from traditional cannabis growers, and DWT helps them navigate the various risk factors involved in understanding if/how they can legally do business in the cannabis industry.
The Cannabis Industry Group is particularly strong in the areas of commercial litigation and advising/counseling on federal compliance issues.
Chambers Review
Davis Wright Tremaine has a well-established, sector-focused group operating out of Seattle and Los Angeles. Particularly notable for its strength in contentious matters, including an array of civil litigation and challenges to federal agencies. Also highly adept in providing wide-ranging compliance advice.
John Goldmark and Nicole Phillis cochair the cannabis practice and are key contacts in the firm's cannabis group.
Work Highlights
- Davis Wright represented POSaBIT in a lawsuit brought by a competitor, which alleges that POSaBIT wrongfully solicited the competitor's cannabis merchants.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team provides excellent communication, they always offer a quick response."
"Davis Wright's group is efficient and responsive."
"The team provides excellent communication, they always offer a quick response."
"Davis Wright's group is efficient and responsive."