Ranking tables
Cannabis Law: Eastern United States | USA
USA - Nationwide
Rankings overview for Lawyers
Band 1
- Adam Fayne Saul Ewing LLP6 Years Ranked
- Charles Alovisetti Vicente LLP6 Years Ranked
- Eric P Berlin Dentons6 Years Ranked
- Jesse Alderman Foley Hoag LLP5 Years Ranked
- Jonathan Havens Saul Ewing LLP7 Years Ranked
- Jonathan S Robbins Akerman LLP7 Years Ranked
- Joshua Horn Fox Rothschild7 Years Ranked
- William Bogot Fox Rothschild6 Years Ranked
Band 2
- Bryna Dahlin Benesch5 Years Ranked
- Lee Vartan Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC8 Years Ranked
- Martin Glass Jenner & Block LLP5 Years Ranked
- Matthew Kittay Fox Rothschild7 Years Ranked
- Robert DiPisa Cole Schotz P.C.5 Years Ranked
- Seth Goldberg Pashman Stein Walder Hayden, P.A.7 Years Ranked
- Tom Haren Frantz Ward LLP5 Years Ranked
Band 3
- Barak Cohen Perkins Coie LLP5 Years Ranked
- David N Feldman Feldman Legal Advisors, PLLC7 Years Ranked
- Erica Rice Foley Hoag LLP4 Years Ranked
- Irina Dashevsky Greenspoon Marder LLP2 Years Ranked
- James McKee Foley & Lardner LLP5 Years Ranked
- Joseph Bedwick Cozen O'Connor5 Years Ranked
- Kevin Conroy Foley Hoag LLP5 Years Ranked
- Matthew Ginder Greenspoon Marder LLP7 Years Ranked
- Michael McQueeny Foley Hoag LLP3 Years Ranked
- Michael Schwamm Duane Morris LLP4 Years Ranked
- R Lance BoldreyDykema Gossett PLLC
Band 4
- Benjamin Sobczak Dickinson Wright PLLC1 Years Ranked
- Bryan Meltzer Feuerstein Kulick2 Years Ranked
- David Ruskin Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton1 Years Ranked
- Frank Segall Blank Rome LLP1 Years Ranked
- Guillermo C. Artiles McCarter & English, LLP4 Years Ranked
- Hannah King Dentons Bingham Greenebaum1 Years Ranked
- Janet Jackim Fennemore Craig3 Years Ranked
- Joanne Caceres Dentons2 Years Ranked
- Justin Singer Feuerstein Kulick2 Years Ranked
- Paul P. Josephson Duane Morris LLP3 Years Ranked
- Ryan Magee McCarter & English, LLP3 Years Ranked
- Samantha Gleit Feuerstein Kulick2 Years Ranked
- Scot Crow Dickinson Wright PLLC3 Years Ranked
- Scott Moskol Blank Rome LLP1 Years Ranked
- Shane Pennington Blank Rome LLP1 Years Ranked
- Whitt Steineker Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP3 Years Ranked
- Zachary Kobrin Saul Ewing LLP1 Years Ranked
- William A. GarvinBuchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC
All Lawyers profiles
Band 1
1 Adam FayneSaul Ewing LLP | Cannabis Law: Eastern United States2025 | Band 1 | 6 Years RankedAdam Fayne is commended for handling financing, M&A and joint ventures in the cannabis sphere.1 Charles AlovisettiVicente LLP | Cannabis Law: Eastern United States2025 | Band 1 | 6 Years RankedCharles Alovisetti's practice focuses on the regulations affecting cannabis businesses, including those engaging in cross-border M&A.1 Eric P BerlinDentons | Cannabis Law: Eastern United States2025 | Band 1 | 6 Years RankedEric Berlin maintains an excellent reputation for his sophisticated corporate and capital markets practice.1 Jesse AldermanFoley Hoag LLP | Cannabis Law: Eastern United States2025 | Band 1 | 5 Years RankedJesse Alderman has a broad range of expertise in the cannabis sector. He demonstrates his ability to handle regulatory matters, licensing, real estate and litigation.1 Jonathan HavensSaul Ewing LLP | Cannabis Law: Eastern United States2025 | Band 1 | 7 Years RankedJonathan Havens is highly regarded for his work navigating the complexities of the cannabis regulatory environment.1 Jonathan S RobbinsAkerman LLP | Cannabis Law: Eastern United States2025 | Band 1 | 7 Years RankedJonathan Robbins deploys his regulatory expertise in the context of both compliance and litigation, including ground-breaking challenges to state cannabis laws.1 Joshua HornFox Rothschild | Cannabis Law: Eastern United States2025 | Band 1 | 7 Years RankedAs cochair of the practice, Joshua Horn regularly handles a range of corporate, real estate and licensing issues for clients in the cannabis industry.1 William BogotFox Rothschild | Cannabis Law: Eastern United States2025 | Band 1 | 6 Years RankedWilliam Bogot is recognized in the market for his sophisticated regulatory practice.
Band 2
2 Bryna DahlinBenesch | Cannabis Law: Eastern United States2025 | Band 2 | 5 Years RankedBryna Dahlin is highly experienced in advising businesses on Ohio and federal cannabis regulations.2 Lee VartanChiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC | Cannabis Law: Eastern United States2025 | Band 2 | 8 Years RankedLee Vartan has expertise which is frequently sought by clients going through the process of applying for dispensary, manufacturing or cultivation licenses in the State of New Jersey. Both emerging businesses and national cannabis brands turn to him for assistance in these matters.
2 Martin GlassJenner & Block LLP | Cannabis Law: Eastern United States2025 | Band 2 | 5 Years RankedMartin Glass of Jenner & Block is highly regarded for applying his corporate expertise in the cannabis space.2 Matthew KittayFox Rothschild | Cannabis Law: Eastern United States2025 | Band 2 | 7 Years RankedMatthew Kittay's deal sheet in the cannabis sector covers both venture capital financings and later-stage M&A.2 Robert DiPisaCole Schotz P.C. | Cannabis Law: Eastern United States2025 | Band 2 | 5 Years RankedRobert DiPisa of Cole Schotz is particularly notable for his real estate expertise as it pertains to the CBD and cannabis industries.2 Seth GoldbergPashman Stein Walder Hayden, P.A. | Cannabis Law: Eastern United States2025 | Band 2 | 7 Years RankedSeth Goldberg of Pashman Stein Walder Hayden boasts high-level experience advising cannabis businesses throughout their life-cycle.
2 Tom HarenFrantz Ward LLP | Cannabis Law: Eastern United States2025 | Band 2 | 5 Years RankedTom Haren of Frantz Ward regularly handles licensing and wider business issues for Ohio's medical-use cannabis dispensaries and producers.
Band 3
3 Barak CohenPerkins Coie LLP | Cannabis Law: Eastern United States2025 | Band 3 | 5 Years RankedBarak Cohen of Perkins Coie is recommended for his specialized knowledge of cannabis regulations and experience in providing compliance advice.3 David N FeldmanFeldman Legal Advisors, PLLC | Cannabis Law: Eastern United States2025 | Band 3 | 7 Years RankedDavid Feldman is well known for his corporate and finance expertise, acting regularly for both businesses and investors in the cannabis sector. He receives particular praise for his work on capital markets transactions.
3 Erica RiceFoley Hoag LLP | Cannabis Law: Eastern United States2025 | Band 3 | 4 Years RankedErica Rice is noted for her strength in advising clients on transactional issues, including high-profile acquisitions and financings.3 Irina DashevskyGreenspoon Marder LLP | Cannabis Law: Eastern United States2025 | Band 3 | 2 Years RankedIrina Dashevsky boasts notable strength in advising clients on transactional issues in the cannabis sector. She is adept at assisting clients on M&A deals.3 James McKeeFoley & Lardner LLP | Cannabis Law: Eastern United States2025 | Band 3 | 5 Years RankedJames McKee is a highly regarded member of Florida's cannabis Bar. He is equally capable in both standalone compliance matters and the regulatory aspects of transactions.3 Joseph BedwickCozen O'Connor | Cannabis Law: Eastern United States2025 | Band 3 | 5 Years RankedJoseph Bedwick is a valuable member of the Cozen O'Connor team based in Philadelphia. He is best known for his handling of venture financing transactions in the cannabis sector.3 Kevin ConroyFoley Hoag LLP | Cannabis Law: Eastern United States2025 | Band 3 | 5 Years RankedKevin Conroy regularly advises businesses in their application for dispensary and other licenses, including appeals to the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission.3 Matthew GinderGreenspoon Marder LLP | Cannabis Law: Eastern United States2025 | Band 3 | 7 Years RankedMatthew Ginder guides clients through compliance with Florida regulations and assists in their applications for licenses.3 Michael McQueenyFoley Hoag LLP | Cannabis Law: Eastern United States2025 | Band 3 | 3 Years RankedMichael McQueeny's practice encompasses a broad range of matters regulatory and transactional matters. His work has involved providing counsel on complex licensing issues, joint ventures and high-value acquisitions.
3 Michael SchwammDuane Morris LLP | Cannabis Law: Eastern United States2025 | Band 3 | 4 Years RankedNew York-based practitioner Michael Schwamm advises cannabis businesses on a range of issues including licensing, business structures and transactional matters.- R Lance BoldreyDykema Gossett PLLC | Cannabis Law: Eastern United States2025 | Band 3
Band 4
4 Benjamin SobczakDickinson Wright PLLC | Cannabis Law: Eastern United States2025 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedBenjamin Sobczak's cannabis practice covers complex litigation including breach of contract claims and recovery of accounts receivable. His broad expertise also incorporates regulatory and transactional assistance for industry operators.
4 Bryan MeltzerFeuerstein Kulick | Cannabis Law: Eastern United States2025 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedBryan Meltzer boasts an enviable client list, including technology organizations, funds and investors. He routinely handles M&A deals, investments and joint ventures.4 David RuskinKilpatrick Townsend & Stockton | Cannabis Law: Eastern United States2025 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedDavid Ruskin of Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton is highly regarded for his facility with cannabis retail dispensary applications as well as real estate and employment issues. His widely respected practice also supports clients with license applications, the protection of proprietary interests and regulatory approvals.
4 Frank SegallBlank Rome LLP | Cannabis Law: Eastern United States2025 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedFrank Segall of Blank Rome is recognised within the cannabis industry for his facility with financing questions such as lending, debt transactions and securities work. The scope of his industry expertise also includes assisting clients with public disclosure obligations, rescheduling and the impact of the 280E tax code.
4 Guillermo C. ArtilesMcCarter & English, LLP | Cannabis Law: Eastern United States2025 | Band 4 | 4 Years RankedGuillermo Artiles leads the cannabis group at McCarter & English as part of his broad litigation and government affairs practice.4 Hannah KingDentons Bingham Greenebaum | Cannabis Law: Eastern United States2025 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedHannah King has an established reputation as an expert interpreter of how the 280E tax code impacts the cannabis industry. Her broad practice also covers essentials such as startup advice, business sales and trademark advice.
4 Janet JackimFennemore Craig | Cannabis Law: Eastern United States2025 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedJanet Jackim has a broad range of experience in the cannabis sector, representing a range of clients including multistate operators, investors and startups. She is noted for her skills in licensing and business restructurings.4 Joanne CaceresDentons | Cannabis Law: Eastern United States2025 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedJoanne Caceres is noted for her strength in handling a broad range of issues, including intellectual property and regulatory compliance matters, as well as M&A deals.4 Justin SingerFeuerstein Kulick | Cannabis Law: Eastern United States2025 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedJustin Singer is adept at handling a range of issues in the space, including licensing, joint ventures and acquisitions, as well as complex regulatory matters.4 Paul P. JosephsonDuane Morris LLP | Cannabis Law: Eastern United States2025 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedPaul Josephson is recognized for his ability to provide counsel on a range of issues, including licensing, financings and business strategies.4 Ryan MageeMcCarter & English, LLP | Cannabis Law: Eastern United States2025 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedRyan Magee of McCarter & English has built an impressive cannabis practice. He is particularly adept at handling licensing agreements. He has further experience of acting on behalf of clients facing litigation in the space.4 Samantha GleitFeuerstein Kulick | Cannabis Law: Eastern United States2025 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedSamantha Gleit routinely advises clients on complex transactional issues, including loan structures, investments and acquisition strategies. Her clients including private equity funds and investment managers, among others.4 Scot CrowDickinson Wright PLLC | Cannabis Law: Eastern United States2025 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedScot Crow is held in high regard in the cannabis market. He demonstrates considerable strength in handling transactional issues, notably M&A and financings.4 Scott MoskolBlank Rome LLP | Cannabis Law: Eastern United States2025 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedScott Moskol of Blank Rome's cannabis practice covers key industry concerns such as acquisitions and equity sales, asset liquidation and labour and employment issues. His expertise also extends to bank regulatory work where he handles both depository and lending programs and navigating the 280E tax code.
4 Shane PenningtonBlank Rome LLP | Cannabis Law: Eastern United States2025 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedShane Pennington of Blank Rome is routinely sought out for his expertise in cannabis law and ability to navigate complex regulatory litigation. He is particularly skilled in appellate work and is also a key player in the drafting of model legislation.
4 Whitt SteinekerBradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP | Cannabis Law: Eastern United States2025 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedWhitt Steineker of Bradley Arant Boult Cummings advises businesses on a wide spectrum of regulatory, transactional and litigation matters. He demonstrates considerable strength in handling issues related to hemp.4 Zachary KobrinSaul Ewing LLP | Cannabis Law: Eastern United States2025 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedZachary Kobrin is regularly sought out for his legal expertise in relation to regulatory, real estate, employment and tax issues affecting the cannabis industry. He is also recognized for representing key industry lenders as well as overseeing the acquisition of medical marijuana treatment licences.
- William A. GarvinBuchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC | Cannabis Law: Eastern United States2025 | Band 4
Up and Coming
U Keenan JonesFrantz Ward LLP | Cannabis Law: Eastern United States2025 | Up and Coming | 1 Years RankedKeenan Jones is a dedicated cannabis attorney recognized for his facility with complex litigation impacting industry clients. His expertise also covers trademark applications, administrative support, the acquisition of cultivation licences and asset liquidation.
U Vijay ChoksiFox Rothschild | Cannabis Law: Eastern United States2025 | Up and Coming | 2 Years RankedVijay Choksi routinely provides counsel on compliance with a broad array of federal and state regulations in the cannabis space. He has notable experience of assisting clients during complex M&A deals.