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Cannabis Law: Eastern United States | USA

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This section encompasses the full spectrum of work involving companies in the cannabis industry. Ranked firms and lawyers will show strong ties to the sector. Types of work may include, but are not restricted to; M&A and financings; intellectual property for cannabis-based products and medicines; and regulatory compliance and litigation, on either a state-wide or federal basis.

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Band 1

  1. Adam Fayne
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    Adam Fayne
    Saul Ewing LLP
    Saul Ewing LLP | Cannabis Law: Eastern United States
    2025 | Band 1 | 6 Years Ranked
    Adam Fayne is commended for handling financing, M&A and joint ventures in the cannabis sphere.
  2. Charles Alovisetti
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    Charles Alovisetti
    Vicente LLP
    Vicente LLP | Cannabis Law: Eastern United States
    2025 | Band 1 | 6 Years Ranked
    Charles Alovisetti's practice focuses on the regulations affecting cannabis businesses, including those engaging in cross-border M&A.
  3. Eric P Berlin
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    Eric P Berlin
    Dentons
    Dentons | Cannabis Law: Eastern United States
    2025 | Band 1 | 6 Years Ranked
    Eric Berlin maintains an excellent reputation for his sophisticated corporate and capital markets practice.
  4. Jesse Alderman
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    Jesse Alderman
    Foley Hoag LLP
    Foley Hoag LLP | Cannabis Law: Eastern United States
    2025 | Band 1 | 5 Years Ranked
    Jesse Alderman has a broad range of expertise in the cannabis sector. He demonstrates his ability to handle regulatory matters, licensing, real estate and litigation.
  5. Jonathan Havens
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    Jonathan Havens
    Saul Ewing LLP
    Saul Ewing LLP | Cannabis Law: Eastern United States
    2025 | Band 1 | 7 Years Ranked
    Jonathan Havens is highly regarded for his work navigating the complexities of the cannabis regulatory environment.
  6. Jonathan S Robbins
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    Jonathan S Robbins
    Akerman LLP
    Akerman LLP | Cannabis Law: Eastern United States
    2025 | Band 1 | 7 Years Ranked
    Jonathan Robbins deploys his regulatory expertise in the context of both compliance and litigation, including ground-breaking challenges to state cannabis laws.
  7. Joshua Horn
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    Joshua Horn
    Fox Rothschild
    Fox Rothschild | Cannabis Law: Eastern United States
    2025 | Band 1 | 7 Years Ranked
    As cochair of the practice, Joshua Horn regularly handles a range of corporate, real estate and licensing issues for clients in the cannabis industry.
  8. William Bogot
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    William Bogot
    Fox Rothschild
    Fox Rothschild | Cannabis Law: Eastern United States
    2025 | Band 1 | 6 Years Ranked
    William Bogot is recognized in the market for his sophisticated regulatory practice.
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Band 2

  1. Bryna Dahlin
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    Bryna Dahlin
    Benesch
    Benesch | Cannabis Law: Eastern United States
    2025 | Band 2 | 5 Years Ranked
    Bryna Dahlin is highly experienced in advising businesses on Ohio and federal cannabis regulations.
  2. Lee Vartan
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    Lee Vartan
    Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC
    Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC | Cannabis Law: Eastern United States
    2025 | Band 2 | 8 Years Ranked

    Lee 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.

  3. Martin Glass
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    Martin Glass
    Jenner & Block LLP
    Jenner & Block LLP | Cannabis Law: Eastern United States
    2025 | Band 2 | 5 Years Ranked
    Martin Glass of Jenner & Block is highly regarded for applying his corporate expertise in the cannabis space.
  4. Matthew Kittay
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    Matthew Kittay
    Fox Rothschild
    Fox Rothschild | Cannabis Law: Eastern United States
    2025 | Band 2 | 7 Years Ranked
    Matthew Kittay's deal sheet in the cannabis sector covers both venture capital financings and later-stage M&A.
  5. Robert DiPisa
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    Robert DiPisa
    Cole Schotz P.C.
    Cole Schotz P.C. | Cannabis Law: Eastern United States
    2025 | Band 2 | 5 Years Ranked
    Robert DiPisa of Cole Schotz is particularly notable for his real estate expertise as it pertains to the CBD and cannabis industries.
  6. Seth Goldberg
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    Seth Goldberg
    Pashman Stein Walder Hayden, P.A.
    Pashman Stein Walder Hayden, P.A. | Cannabis Law: Eastern United States
    2025 | Band 2 | 7 Years Ranked

    Seth Goldberg of Pashman Stein Walder Hayden boasts high-level experience advising cannabis businesses throughout their life-cycle.

  7. Tom Haren
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    Tom Haren
    Frantz Ward LLP
    Frantz Ward LLP | Cannabis Law: Eastern United States
    2025 | Band 2 | 5 Years Ranked
    Tom Haren of Frantz Ward regularly handles licensing and wider business issues for Ohio's medical-use cannabis dispensaries and producers.
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Band 3

  1. Barak Cohen
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    Barak Cohen
    Perkins Coie LLP
    Perkins Coie LLP | Cannabis Law: Eastern United States
    2025 | Band 3 | 5 Years Ranked
    Barak Cohen of Perkins Coie is recommended for his specialized knowledge of cannabis regulations and experience in providing compliance advice.
  2. David N Feldman
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    David N Feldman
    Feldman Legal Advisors, PLLC | Cannabis Law: Eastern United States
    2025 | Band 3 | 7 Years Ranked

    David 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 Rice
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    Erica Rice
    Foley Hoag LLP
    Foley Hoag LLP | Cannabis Law: Eastern United States
    2025 | Band 3 | 4 Years Ranked
    Erica Rice is noted for her strength in advising clients on transactional issues, including high-profile acquisitions and financings.
  4. Irina Dashevsky
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    Irina Dashevsky
    Greenspoon Marder LLP | Cannabis Law: Eastern United States
    2025 | Band 3 | 2 Years Ranked
    Irina Dashevsky boasts notable strength in advising clients on transactional issues in the cannabis sector. She is adept at assisting clients on M&A deals.
  5. James McKee
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    James McKee
    Foley & Lardner LLP
    Foley & Lardner LLP | Cannabis Law: Eastern United States
    2025 | Band 3 | 5 Years Ranked
    James 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.
  6. Joseph Bedwick
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    Joseph Bedwick
    Cozen O'Connor
    Cozen O'Connor | Cannabis Law: Eastern United States
    2025 | Band 3 | 5 Years Ranked
    Joseph 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.
  7. Kevin Conroy
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    Kevin Conroy
    Foley Hoag LLP
    Foley Hoag LLP | Cannabis Law: Eastern United States
    2025 | Band 3 | 5 Years Ranked
    Kevin Conroy regularly advises businesses in their application for dispensary and other licenses, including appeals to the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission.
  8. Matthew Ginder
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    Matthew Ginder
    Greenspoon Marder LLP | Cannabis Law: Eastern United States
    2025 | Band 3 | 7 Years Ranked
    Matthew Ginder guides clients through compliance with Florida regulations and assists in their applications for licenses.
  9. Michael McQueeny
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    Michael McQueeny
    Foley Hoag LLP
    Foley Hoag LLP | Cannabis Law: Eastern United States
    2025 | Band 3 | 3 Years Ranked

    Michael 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.

  10. Michael Schwamm
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    Michael Schwamm
    Duane Morris LLP
    Duane Morris LLP | Cannabis Law: Eastern United States
    2025 | Band 3 | 4 Years Ranked
    New York-based practitioner Michael Schwamm advises cannabis businesses on a range of issues including licensing, business structures and transactional matters.
  11. R Lance Boldrey
    Dykema Gossett PLLC | Cannabis Law: Eastern United States
    2025 | Band 3
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Band 4

  1. Benjamin Sobczak
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    Benjamin Sobczak
    Dickinson Wright PLLC
    Dickinson Wright PLLC | Cannabis Law: Eastern United States
    2025 | Band 4 | 1 Years Ranked

    Benjamin 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.

  2. 4
    Bryan Meltzer
    Feuerstein Kulick
    Feuerstein Kulick | Cannabis Law: Eastern United States
    2025 | Band 4 | 2 Years Ranked
    Bryan Meltzer boasts an enviable client list, including technology organizations, funds and investors. He routinely handles M&A deals, investments and joint ventures.
  3. David Ruskin
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    David Ruskin
    Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton
    Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton | Cannabis Law: Eastern United States
    2025 | Band 4 | 1 Years Ranked

    David 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 Segall
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    Frank Segall
    Blank Rome LLP
    Blank Rome LLP | Cannabis Law: Eastern United States
    2025 | Band 4 | 1 Years Ranked

    Frank 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.

  5. Guillermo C. Artiles
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    Guillermo C. Artiles
    McCarter & English, LLP | Cannabis Law: Eastern United States
    2025 | Band 4 | 4 Years Ranked
    Guillermo Artiles leads the cannabis group at McCarter & English as part of his broad litigation and government affairs practice.
  6. 4
    Hannah King
    Dentons Bingham Greenebaum
    Dentons Bingham Greenebaum | Cannabis Law: Eastern United States
    2025 | Band 4 | 1 Years Ranked

    Hannah 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.

  7. Janet Jackim
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    Janet Jackim
    Fennemore Craig | Cannabis Law: Eastern United States
    2025 | Band 4 | 3 Years Ranked
    Janet 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.
  8. Joanne Caceres
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    Joanne Caceres
    Dentons
    Dentons | Cannabis Law: Eastern United States
    2025 | Band 4 | 2 Years Ranked
    Joanne 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.
  9. 4
    Justin Singer
    Feuerstein Kulick
    Feuerstein Kulick | Cannabis Law: Eastern United States
    2025 | Band 4 | 2 Years Ranked
    Justin Singer is adept at handling a range of issues in the space, including licensing, joint ventures and acquisitions, as well as complex regulatory matters.
  10. Paul P. Josephson
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    Paul P. Josephson
    Duane Morris LLP
    Duane Morris LLP | Cannabis Law: Eastern United States
    2025 | Band 4 | 3 Years Ranked
    Paul Josephson is recognized for his ability to provide counsel on a range of issues, including licensing, financings and business strategies.
  11. Ryan Magee
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    Ryan Magee
    McCarter & English, LLP | Cannabis Law: Eastern United States
    2025 | Band 4 | 3 Years Ranked
    Ryan 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.
  12. 4
    Samantha Gleit
    Feuerstein Kulick
    Feuerstein Kulick | Cannabis Law: Eastern United States
    2025 | Band 4 | 2 Years Ranked
    Samantha 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.
  13. Scot Crow
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    Scot Crow
    Dickinson Wright PLLC
    Dickinson Wright PLLC | Cannabis Law: Eastern United States
    2025 | Band 4 | 3 Years Ranked
    Scot Crow is held in high regard in the cannabis market. He demonstrates considerable strength in handling transactional issues, notably M&A and financings.
  14. Scott Moskol
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    Scott Moskol
    Blank Rome LLP
    Blank Rome LLP | Cannabis Law: Eastern United States
    2025 | Band 4 | 1 Years Ranked

    Scott 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.

  15. 4
    Shane Pennington
    Blank Rome LLP
    Blank Rome LLP | Cannabis Law: Eastern United States
    2025 | Band 4 | 1 Years Ranked

    Shane 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.

  16. Whitt Steineker
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    Whitt Steineker
    Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP
    Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP | Cannabis Law: Eastern United States
    2025 | Band 4 | 3 Years Ranked
    Whitt 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.
  17. Zachary Kobrin
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    Zachary Kobrin
    Saul Ewing LLP
    Saul Ewing LLP | Cannabis Law: Eastern United States
    2025 | Band 4 | 1 Years Ranked

    Zachary 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.

  18. William A. Garvin
    Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC | Cannabis Law: Eastern United States
    2025 | Band 4
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Up and Coming

  1. Keenan Jones
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    Keenan Jones
    Frantz Ward LLP
    Frantz Ward LLP | Cannabis Law: Eastern United States
    2025 | Up and Coming | 1 Years Ranked

    Keenan 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.

  2. Vijay Choksi
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    Vijay Choksi
    Fox Rothschild
    Fox Rothschild | Cannabis Law: Eastern United States
    2025 | Up and Coming | 2 Years Ranked
    Vijay 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.