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Experienced Cannabis Business Attorney Helping Businesses Across New York State
With U.S. and New York cannabis laws changing all the time, the future of your business depends on compliance.
Although recreationally legal in New York State since 2021, various other states and the federal government continue to grapple with its legal status. This creates challenges for legitimate businesses and corporations looking to operate in New York.
As New York business lawyers, we have been instrumental in aiding all manner of business entities throughout the state to operate profitably and in compliance with standard and special regulations and laws that govern commercial activity.
As cannabis attorneys who have an in-depth understanding of cannabis businesses, we are positioned to serve entrepreneurs, businesses, and corporations and help them maintain compliance with cannabis industry laws and regulations.
Our cannabis law firm’s experience in the industry has yielded contacts and business relationships that directly benefit our client's businesses. Businesses and organizations we have direct working relationships with include:
- Investors
- Cultivators
- Dispensary agents
- Security agents
- DEA/law enforcement
- Lawyers
- Accountants
- Marketing teams
- Architects
- Realtors
- Lobbyists
- Lab techs
Whether you are interested in opening a dispensary or setting up a commercial grow space, we have the experience, knowledge, and connections to make it happen.
Our Legal Services for Cannabis Enterprises
As cannabis business lawyers directly involved in the cannabis industry, we can provide our clients with a wide variety of business legal services, including cannabis corporate formation, applications for licensure, legal operations, intellectual property consulting, commercial real estate negotiations, and land use planning and strategies.
Cannabis License Application Preparation and Consulting
We help ensure you make strategic decisions based on your plans, starting with your cannabis license application. We make sure you understand the ramifications of your application choices and advise you on the most appropriate manner of completing your application packet, whether you are looking for a license to grow (cultivate), process, or dispense (sell) adult-use marijuana or medical marijuana and hemp.
Lawyer For Business: Your Trusted Cannabis Business Lawyers in New York State
After years of working with business and corporate clients and working in the cannabis industry ourselves, we are confident and verified cannabis business law attorneys with the know-how and the passion to help you succeed.
Because of our experience, our clients get peace of mind knowing their legal bases are covered. Our clients also know they can come to us for guidance and strategies to help them become prominent cannabis industry operators and grow and thrive in the future.
Our services cover every aspect of the cannabis industry. Are you interested in opening a dispensary or two? How about starting up or investing in a cultivation or processing company? No matter what area of the industry attracts you, you can rely on Lawyer For Business to help make it happen.
Our relations in the industry continue to grow as we represent and work with the players operating in this burgeoning field. We currently have active relationships with:
- Direct investors
- Cultivators and distributors
- Marketers and retailers
- DEA and law enforcement agencies
Call our office to get started on your future in New York state’s cannabis industry.
Legal Solutions Tailored to Your Cannabis Business!
Customized legal support for your cannabis venture. Our lawyer understands the nuances of the industry, ensuring your compliance and growth.
Regulation and Compliance
We make sure our clients are in compliance by continually working diligently to:
- Assess risks and exposure to federal, state, and local laws
- Oversee license acquisitions
- Represent clients in meetings with federal, state, and local authorities agencies
Business Formation
We help find the right structure to enter New York’s cannabis market by providing the following:
- Assistance with business structuring and formations
- Assistance with property negotiations and leases for business expansion
- Assistance with mergers and acquisitions
- Consulting on partnership agreements
Business Contracts and Agreements
Our high-quality legal writing and experience allow us to protect our clients’ interests with watertight contracts and agreements. We can handle your needs, including:
- Drafting and executing airtight agreements with partners
- Understanding labor issues caused by marijuana proliferation
- Advising on and creating non-compete agreements
Corporate Cannabis Guidance
We provide the guidance to set your trajectory in New York’s cannabis market. We help you create and execute short-term and long-term goals that ensure your success in the marketplace.
Choose Lawyer For Business and get effective:
- Assistance with capital-raising efforts
- Guidance on operating in the alternative medicine and CBD industry
- Real estate guidance for tenants and landlords
- Assistance with raising capital
Call now to schedule a consultation with a New York cannabis lawyer.
Our NY LLC Formation
Packages
- Gold Legal Plan$1,500/month*
- Recurring 1-hour monthly meeting to perform legal audit, discuss concerns, create plan
- Up-front, flat-fee pricing for legal entity formation and trademark filing
- Review of up to 2 commercial documents
- Priority turnarounds, typically 1-3 days
- Diamond Legal Plan$4,000/month*
- Recurring 1-hour monthly meeting to perform legal audit, discuss concerns, create plan
- Up-front, flat-fee pricing for legal entity formation and trademark filing
- Review of up to 2 commercial documents
- Priority turnarounds, typically 1-3 days
- Review of up to 5 contracts or commercial leases
- Bi-weekly 30-minute client conference to discuss legal concerns and create plan
- On-Demand General Counsel$7,500/month*
- Recurring 1-hour monthly meeting to perform legal audit, discuss concerns, create plan
- Up-front, flat-fee pricing for legal entity formation and trademark filing
- Review of up to 2 commercial documents
- Priority turnarounds, typically 1-3 days
- Review of up to 5 contracts or commercial leases
- Bi-weekly 30-minute client conference to discuss legal concerns and create plan
- Review and revise up to 10 contracts or commercial leases
- Weekly 30-minute client conference to discuss legal concerns and create plan
- Unlimited emails with a New York State licensed attorney
- Dedicated phone line for priority calling
*12-month annual commitment required for pricing shown. Month-to-month pricing available at additional charge of 20%. Cancel at any time. 30 days’ notice required to cancel month-to-month plans.
Get in Touch Today!
Contact Your Cannabis Industry Lawyers in Buffalo, NY
At every stage of production, distribution, and retail of cannabis, there are unique legal challenges that every business faces. Our team at Lawyer For Business has substantial business experience in New York and also significant experience in the cannabis industry.
Contact our office if you want to work with a seasoned cannabis attorney who knows their way around New York’s cannabis industry.
FAQs
What are the types of New York Cannabis Licenses?
The Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) offers a variety of licenses to participate in the industry. For social justice reasons, the OCM has established a goal of having 50% of licenses go to social and equity applicants.
Some of the various licenses are:
- Adult-use conditional cultivator, which allows processors to work with .3%+ THC.
- Adult-use conditional processor, which allows processors to work with .3%+ THC.
- Conditional adult-use retail dispensary, which allows commercial marijuana sales.
- Adult-use on-site consumption, which provides for consumption of THC onsite.
- Adult-use cooperative, which provides for a cooperative structure for entities.
- Adult-use delivery, which permits the operation of delivery companies.
- Adult-use micro business, which is designed for limited-size operations.
- Adult-use distributor license, which allows for wholesale distribution of marijuana.
- Adult-use nursery license, which permits the production of clones and seeds.
- Adult-use processor license, which is for extractors and other processors.
- Adult-use cultivator license, which allows for planting and harvesting marijuana.
At Lawyer For Business, we are deeply familiar with these categories and can ensure our clients obtain the licenses they need without surprises down the road.
How much is cannabis license in New York state?
The price of each cannabis license are set in the future by the CCB. Factors influencing the cost of obtaining a particular license will depend on the license type, the size of the contemplated operation, and the applicant’s socioeconomic status.