Ranking tables
Cannabis Law: Western United States | USA
USA - Nationwide
Rankings overview for Lawyers
Band 1
Band 2
Dean Richardson Gould & Ratner LLP5 Years Ranked
Emily Harris Gant Foster Garvey PC 5 Years Ranked
Jennifer Benda Holland & Hart LLP7 Years Ranked
Jennifer Fisher Goodwin4 Years Ranked
Marshall Custer Husch Blackwell LLP5 Years Ranked
Tracy Gallegos Duane Morris LLP5 Years Ranked- Lara DeCaroLeland, Parachini, Steinberg, Matzger & Melnick, LLP
- Omar FigueroaLaw Offices of Omar Figueroa
Band 3
Anita Famili Manatt Phelps & Phillips LLP4 Years Ranked- Dean Rocco Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP5 Years Ranked
Garrett Graff Gould & Ratner LLP3 Years Ranked- Heather Burke Origin Law Corporation7 Years Ranked
Shawn Hauser Vicente LLP5 Years Ranked
Tom Zuber Zuber Lawler LLP4 Years Ranked- Benjamin PirieSussman Shank LLP
- Eric B. LiebmanFennemore Craig
- Vincent SliwoskiHarris Sliwoski LLP
Band 4
- Andrew DeWeese Andrew DeWeese, PC2 Years Ranked
- Axel Bernabe Manatt Phelps & Phillips LLP1 Years Ranked
- Barry Abbott Ballard Spahr LLP7 Years Ranked
Brett Schuman Goodwin3 Years Ranked
Cassia Furman Vicente LLP5 Years Ranked
Iran Hopkins Akerman LLP7 Years Ranked
Joshua Mandell Akerman LLP2 Years Ranked
Lewis M Horowitz Ballard Spahr LLP5 Years Ranked
Nick J. Richards Greenspoon Marder LLP2 Years Ranked
Priya Sopori Nixon Peabody LLP4 Years Ranked
Robert Becher Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP4 Years Ranked- Alicia AshcraftAshcraft & Barr LLP
All Lawyers profiles
Band 1
1 Brian Vicente
Vicente LLP | Cannabis Law: Western United States2025 | Band 1 | 6 Years RankedDenver-based practitioner Brian Vicente is a leading light in the cannabis market, where his practice focuses on assisting clients with license and permit applications.1 Hilary Bricken
Husch Blackwell LLP | Cannabis Law: Western United States2025 | Band 1 | 7 Years RankedHilary Bricken is recognized for her experience of advising clients at the cutting edge of cannabis regulation.1 Ian StewartWilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP | Cannabis Law: Western United States2025 | Band 1 | 6 Years RankedIan Stewart advises both cannabis businesses and financial institutions on regulatory and contentious matters.
1 Rachel K Gillette
Holland & Hart LLP | Cannabis Law: Western United States2025 | Band 1 | 7 Years RankedRachel Gillette has a high-profile practice that covers a wide range of regulatory advice for cannabis businesses, including in the contexts of licensing applications and corporate transactions.
1 Steve LevineHusch Blackwell LLP | Cannabis Law: Western United States2025 | Band 1 | 7 Years RankedSteve Levine is a vastly experienced member of the cannabis Bar and is recognized as such both in his state of Colorado and nationally.- Ryan LowtherFarella Braun + Martel LLP | Cannabis Law: Western United States2025 | Band 1
Band 2
2 Dean Richardson
Gould & Ratner LLP | Cannabis Law: Western United States2025 | Band 2 | 5 Years RankedDean Richardson is a highly respected member of the Colorado Bar, with a niche in representing parties in cannabis-related disputes.2 Emily Harris Gant
Foster Garvey PC | Cannabis Law: Western United States2025 | Band 2 | 5 Years RankedEmily Harris Gant of Foster Garvey utilizes her knowledge of the cannabis regulatory landscape to advise both emerging and established businesses in the sector.2 Jennifer BendaHolland & Hart LLP | Cannabis Law: Western United States2025 | Band 2 | 7 Years RankedJennifer Benda of Holland & Hart has a practice focused in the cannabis sector which is centered around complex transactional tax matters.2 Jennifer Fisher
Goodwin | Cannabis Law: Western United States2025 | Band 2 | 4 Years RankedCohead of the cannabis practice, Jennifer Fisher is renowned in the market for her ability to assist clients with a broad array of issues, ranging from transactions to commercial disputes.2 Marshall CusterHusch Blackwell LLP | Cannabis Law: Western United States2025 | Band 2 | 5 Years RankedMarshall Custer applies his knowledge of the cannabis legal landscape as an ongoing business adviser as well as in the context of transactions.2 Tracy Gallegos
Duane Morris LLP | Cannabis Law: Western United States2025 | Band 2 | 5 Years RankedTracy Gallegos has extensive experience in the cannabis sector. Her practice covers regulatory issues, including licensing, in addition to corporate structuring and transactions.- Lara DeCaroLeland, Parachini, Steinberg, Matzger & Melnick, LLP | Cannabis Law: Western United States2025 | Band 2
- Omar FigueroaLaw Offices of Omar Figueroa | Cannabis Law: Western United States2025 | Band 2
Band 3
3 Anita Famili
Manatt Phelps & Phillips LLP | Cannabis Law: Western United States2025 | Band 3 | 4 Years RankedAnita Sabine of Manatt Phelps & Phillips is routinely called upon to provide counsel on regulatory matters in the cannabis space. She also has extensive experience of handling licensing issues.3 Dean RoccoWilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP | Cannabis Law: Western United States2025 | Band 3 | 5 Years RankedDean Rocco is a litigator with substantial experience in the representation of companies operating in the cannabis sector.3 Garrett GraffGould & Ratner LLP | Cannabis Law: Western United States2025 | Band 3 | 3 Years RankedGarrett Graff of Gould & Ratner LLP frequently advises clients in a range of cannabis and hemp matters, including licensing, acquisitions and regulatory compliance.3 Heather BurkeOrigin Law Corporation | Cannabis Law: Western United States2025 | Band 3 | 7 Years RankedHeather Burke of Origin Law Corporation commands respect for her early involvement in California's cannabis legislation. Her largely regulatory practice includes handling licensing applications and transactional matters.
3 Shawn HauserVicente LLP | Cannabis Law: Western United States2025 | Band 3 | 5 Years RankedShawn Hauser specializes in advising producers and manufacturers in the industrial hemp industry.3 Tom Zuber
Zuber Lawler LLP | Cannabis Law: Western United States2025 | Band 3 | 4 Years RankedManaging partner Tom Zuber is sought after by cannabis companies for his advice on a range of issues, such as real estate, licensing and regulatory matters. His practice is based in Los Angeles although he routinely demonstrates his ability to handle complex cross-border issues.- Vincent SliwoskiHarris Sliwoski LLP | Cannabis Law: Western United States2025 | Band 3
Band 4
4 Andrew DeWeeseAndrew DeWeese, PC | Cannabis Law: Western United States2025 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedPortland-based, Andrew DeWeese of Andrew DeWeese, PC is a renowned litigator in the cannabis market. He routinely represents high-profile clients in arbitration proceedings and regulatory litigation.4 Axel BernabeManatt Phelps & Phillips LLP | Cannabis Law: Western United States2025 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedAxel Bernabe's cannabis expertise ranges from shaping the legal landscape of fledgling markets through to advising hemp clients on both national and international expansion.
4 Barry Abbott
Ballard Spahr LLP | Cannabis Law: Western United States2025 | Band 4 | 7 Years RankedBarry Abbott is a valued member of the firm's Seattle office. He boasts specialist knowledge of the banking and payments elements of the cannabis industry.4 Brett SchumanGoodwin | Cannabis Law: Western United States2025 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedBrett Schuman demonstrates considerable strength in handling IP issues in the cannabis space. He has further experience in providing counsel on state regulatory regimes and litigation matters.4 Cassia FurmanVicente LLP | Cannabis Law: Western United States2025 | Band 4 | 5 Years RankedCassia Furman is particularly strong in guiding cannabis businesses through the framework of industry-specific regulations at the state and federal level.4 Iran Hopkins
Akerman LLP | Cannabis Law: Western United States2025 | Band 4 | 7 Years RankedIran Hopkins has the capacity to effectively handle cannabis-related transactions and licensing.4 Joshua MandellAkerman LLP | Cannabis Law: Western United States2025 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedJoshua Mandell is noted for his ability to provide counsel on an array of issues, including regulatory compliance, joint ventures and financings, to name a few.4 Lewis M HorowitzBallard Spahr LLP | Cannabis Law: Western United States2025 | Band 4 | 5 Years RankedLewis Horowitz particularly focuses his practice on tax matters for cannabis companies.4 Nick J. RichardsGreenspoon Marder LLP | Cannabis Law: Western United States2025 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedChair of the cannabis law practice group, Nick Richards is routinely called upon to represent organizations during mergers and acquisitions. He also has extensive experience of providing counsel on regulatory compliance.4 Priya Sopori
Nixon Peabody LLP | Cannabis Law: Western United States2025 | Band 4 | 4 Years RankedPriya Sopori is cochair of the cannabis industry group at Greenberg Glusker Fields. She is noted for her wide-ranging practice. Her experience includes handling real estate lease issues, as well as trademark infringement matters and enforcement proceedings.4 Robert Becher
Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP | Cannabis Law: Western United States2025 | Band 4 | 4 Years RankedRobert Becher of Quinn Emanuel has a strong practice in the cannabis space. He is highlighted for his ability to represent clients in disputes concerning breach of contract claims and those related to licensing agreements.- Alicia AshcraftAshcraft & Barr LLP | Cannabis Law: Western United States2025 | Band 4
Up and Coming
U Alexa Steinberg
Greenberg Glusker LLP | Cannabis Law: Western United States2025 | Up and Coming | 3 Years RankedAlexa Steinberg of Greenberg Glusker Fields Claman & Machtinger is skilled at assisting clients in the CBD and hemp space. She has considerable experience of providing counsel on high-value acquisitions and complex licensing issues.
U Sativa Rasmussen
Dorsey & Whitney LLP | Cannabis Law: Western United States2025 | Up and Coming | 6 Years RankedSativa Rasmussen assists clients in complying with cannabis regulations, often in a transactional context.