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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. Charles Alovisetti
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    Charles Alovisetti
    Vicente LLP
    Vicente LLP | Cannabis Law: Eastern United States
    2024 | Band 1 | 5 Years Ranked
    Charles Alovisetti's practice focuses on the regulations affecting cannabis businesses, including those engaging in cross-border M&A.
  2. Eric P Berlin
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    Eric P Berlin
    Dentons
    Dentons | Cannabis Law: Eastern United States
    2024 | Band 1 | 5 Years Ranked
    Eric Berlin maintains an excellent reputation for his sophisticated corporate and capital markets practice.
  3. Jesse Alderman
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    Jesse Alderman
    Foley Hoag LLP
    Foley Hoag LLP | Cannabis Law: Eastern United States
    2024 | Band 1 | 4 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.
  4. Jonathan Havens
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    Jonathan Havens
    Saul Ewing LLP
    Saul Ewing LLP | Cannabis Law: Eastern United States
    2024 | Band 1 | 6 Years Ranked
    Jonathan Havens is highly regarded for his work navigating the complexities of the cannabis regulatory environment.
  5. Jonathan S Robbins
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    Jonathan S Robbins
    Akerman LLP
    Akerman LLP | Cannabis Law: Eastern United States
    2024 | Band 1 | 6 Years Ranked
    Jonathan Robbins deploys his regulatory expertise in the context of both compliance and litigation, including ground-breaking challenges to state cannabis laws.
  6. Joshua Horn
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    Joshua Horn
    Fox Rothschild
    Fox Rothschild | Cannabis Law: Eastern United States
    2024 | Band 1 | 6 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.
  7. William Bogot
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    William Bogot
    Fox Rothschild
    Fox Rothschild | Cannabis Law: Eastern United States
    2024 | Band 1 | 5 Years Ranked
    William Bogot is recognized in the market for his sophisticated regulatory practice.
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Band 2

  1. Adam Fayne
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    Adam Fayne
    Saul Ewing LLP
    Saul Ewing LLP | Cannabis Law: Eastern United States
    2024 | Band 2 | 5 Years Ranked
    Adam Fayne is commended for handling financing, M&A and joint ventures in the cannabis sphere.
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    Bryna Dahlin
    Benesch
    Benesch | Cannabis Law: Eastern United States
    2024 | Band 2 | 4 Years Ranked
    "Bryna is an outstanding attorney - extremely knowledgeable in all aspects of cannabis legal and compliance issue. She is also thorough and responsive."
  3. Lee Vartan
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    Lee Vartan
    Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC
    Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC | Cannabis Law: Eastern United States
    2024 | Band 2 | 7 Years Ranked
    Lee Vartan of Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi 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.
  4. Martin Glass
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    Martin Glass
    Jenner & Block LLP
    Jenner & Block LLP | Cannabis Law: Eastern United States
    2024 | Band 2 | 4 Years Ranked
    Martin Glass of Jenner & Block is highly regarded for applying his corporate expertise in the cannabis space.
  5. Matthew Kittay
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    Matthew Kittay
    Fox Rothschild
    Fox Rothschild | Cannabis Law: Eastern United States
    2024 | Band 2 | 6 Years Ranked
    Matthew Kittay's deal sheet in the cannabis sector covers both venture capital financings and later-stage M&A.
  6. Robert DiPisa
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    Robert DiPisa
    Cole Schotz P.C.
    Cole Schotz P.C. | Cannabis Law: Eastern United States
    2024 | Band 2 | 4 Years Ranked
    Robert DiPisa of Cole Schotz is particularly notable for his real estate expertise as it pertains to the CBD and cannabis industries.
  7. Seth Goldberg
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    Seth Goldberg
    Duane Morris LLP
    Duane Morris LLP | Cannabis Law: Eastern United States
    2024 | Band 2 | 6 Years Ranked
    Seth Goldberg boasts high-level experience advising cannabis businesses throughout their life cycle.
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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
    2024 | Band 3 | 4 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
    2024 | Band 3 | 6 Years Ranked
    David Feldman of Feldman Legal Advisors 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. James McKee
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    James McKee
    Foley & Lardner LLP
    Foley & Lardner LLP | Cannabis Law: Eastern United States
    2024 | Band 3 | 4 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.
  4. Joseph Bedwick
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    Joseph Bedwick
    Cozen O'Connor
    Cozen O'Connor | Cannabis Law: Eastern United States
    2024 | Band 3 | 4 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.
  5. Kevin Conroy
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    Kevin Conroy
    Foley Hoag LLP
    Foley Hoag LLP | Cannabis Law: Eastern United States
    2024 | Band 3 | 4 Years Ranked
    Kevin Conroy regularly advises businesses in their application for dispensary and other licenses, including appeals to the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission.
  6. Matthew Ginder
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    Matthew Ginder
    Greenspoon Marder LLP
    Greenspoon Marder LLP | Cannabis Law: Eastern United States
    2024 | Band 3 | 6 Years Ranked
    Matthew Ginder guides clients through compliance with Florida regulations and assists in their applications for licenses.
    Key sectors
    Retail and Consumer
  7. Michael Schwamm
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    Michael Schwamm
    Duane Morris LLP
    Duane Morris LLP | Cannabis Law: Eastern United States
    2024 | Band 3 | 3 Years Ranked
    New York-based practitioner Michael Schwamm advises cannabis businesses on a range of issues including licensing, business structures and transactional matters.
  8. Tom Haren
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    Tom Haren
    Frantz Ward LLP
    Frantz Ward LLP | Cannabis Law: Eastern United States
    2024 | Band 3 | 4 Years Ranked
    Tom Haren of Frantz Ward regularly handles licensing and wider business issues for Ohio's medical-use cannabis dispensaries and producers.
  9. R Lance Boldrey
    Dykema Gossett PLLC | Cannabis Law: Eastern United States
    2024 | Band 3
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Band 4

  1. Erica Rice
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    Erica Rice
    Foley Hoag LLP
    Foley Hoag LLP | Cannabis Law: Eastern United States
    2024 | Band 4 | 3 Years Ranked
    Erica Rice is noted for her strength in advising clients on transactional issues, including high-profile acquisitions and financings.
  2. Guillermo C. Artiles
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    Guillermo C. Artiles
    McCarter & English, LLP
    McCarter & English, LLP | Cannabis Law: Eastern United States
    2024 | Band 4 | 3 Years Ranked
    Guillermo Artiles leads the cannabis group at McCarter & English as part of his broad litigation and government affairs practice.
  3. Irina Dashevsky
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    Irina Dashevsky
    Greenspoon Marder LLP
    Greenspoon Marder LLP | Cannabis Law: Eastern United States
    2024 | Band 4 | 1 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.
    Key sectors
    Business and Professional Services|Retail and Consumer
  4. Janet Jackim
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    Janet Jackim
    Zuber Lawler LLP
    Zuber Lawler LLP | Cannabis Law: Eastern United States
    2024 | Band 4 | 2 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.
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    Joanne Caceres
    Dentons
    Dentons | Cannabis Law: Eastern United States
    2024 | Band 4 | 1 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.
  6. Michael McQueeny
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    Michael McQueeny
    Foley Hoag LLP
    Foley Hoag LLP | Cannabis Law: Eastern United States
    2024 | Band 4 | 2 Years Ranked
    Michael McQueeny's practice encompasses a broad range of matters regulatory and transactional matters. His recent work has involved providing counsel on complex licensing issues, joint ventures and high-value acquisitions.
  7. Paul P. Josephson
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    Paul P. Josephson
    Duane Morris LLP
    Duane Morris LLP | Cannabis Law: Eastern United States
    2024 | Band 4 | 2 Years Ranked
    Paul Josephson is recognized for his ability to provide counsel on a range of issues, including licensing, financings and business strategies.
  8. Richard M Blau
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    Richard M Blau
    GrayRobinson, PA
    GrayRobinson, PA | Cannabis Law: Eastern United States
    2024 | Band 4 | 17 Years Ranked
    Richard Blau of GrayRobinson is routinely called upon to provide counsel on regulatory compliance for early-stage businesses and investors in addition to licensing applications. He brings to the practice his substantial expertise in dealing with the FDA.
  9. Scot Crow
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    Scot Crow
    Dickinson Wright PLLC
    Dickinson Wright PLLC | Cannabis Law: Eastern United States
    2024 | Band 4 | 2 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.
  10. Whitt Steineker
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    Whitt Steineker
    Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP
    Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP | Cannabis Law: Eastern United States
    2024 | Band 4 | 2 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.
  11. Ji Kim
    Berkowitz, Trager & Trager, LLC | Cannabis Law: Eastern United States
    2024 | Band 4
  12. William A. Garvin
    Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC | Cannabis Law: Eastern United States
    2024 | Band 4
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Up and Coming

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    Bryan Meltzer
    Feuerstein Kulick
    Feuerstein Kulick | Cannabis Law: Eastern United States
    2024 | Up and Coming | 1 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.
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    Justin Singer
    Feuerstein Kulick
    Feuerstein Kulick | Cannabis Law: Eastern United States
    2024 | Up and Coming | 1 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.
  3. Ryan Magee
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    Ryan Magee
    McCarter & English, LLP
    McCarter & English, LLP | Cannabis Law: Eastern United States
    2024 | Up and Coming | 2 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.
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    Samantha Gleit
    Feuerstein Kulick
    Feuerstein Kulick | Cannabis Law: Eastern United States
    2024 | Up and Coming | 1 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.
  5. Vijay Choksi
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    Vijay Choksi
    Fox Rothschild
    Fox Rothschild | Cannabis Law: Eastern United States
    2024 | Up and Coming | 1 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.