Claimed Lawyer ProfileQ&ASocial Media
Craig Michael Sturm
Los Angeles, CA Cannabis & Marijuana Law Attorney with 22 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
Glendale Univ COL
Designated a 2020-2021 SuperLawyer™ by his attorney peers and judges, partner Craig Sturm brings 20 years of DUI, drugged driving, and criminal defense success to Artz & Sturm Law Group. Sturm began his career as an LA County Public Defender, defending individuals in assault, domestic violence, theft, firearms, possession, and DUI drugs and alcohol cases. He later added “big firm” criminal defense experience at Kavinoky Law Firm, one of the largest DUI firms in California, where he became Trial Managing Attorney of the largest DUI firm in California.
Craig Sturm has specialized in drunk/drugged driving defense for almost two decades, and...
Claimed Lawyer ProfileQ&ASocial MediaResponsive Law
Aaron A. Pelley
Los Angeles, CA Cannabis & Marijuana Law Lawyer with 18 years of experience
Free ConsultationCannabis Law
Willamette University College of Law
Aaron Pelley is award winning in both his achievements as a lawyer, and advocate of cannabis business for over a decade. Having made sizable contributions to the foundation of legal protections surrounding medicinal cannabis law, his passion in this new realm of law drove him forward. His law firm lies on the pulse of current cannabis law.
He has been invited to speak at Legal Education Seminars and Cannabis Conferences throughout the world and has been repeatedly named a “Rising Star” by Super Lawyers and a Top Cannabis Attorney by multiple publications. Aaron is personally and professionally passionate about advancing...
Claimed Lawyer ProfileQ&ASocial Media
William S. Kroger
Beverly Hills, CA Cannabis & Marijuana Law Attorney with 27 years of experience
Free ConsultationCannabis Law, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
University of California - Los Angeles and Oxford, England
Criminal defense attorney William S. Kroger has dedicated 100% of his career to helping men and women caught up in a criminal prosecution. He regularly defends clients in court throughout the Los Angeles area, including all Southern California Courts State and Federal.
Every day in court, I work to place checks on the power of the prosecution. I am honored to defend each one of my clients, no matter what crime they are accused of or where they come from.
Sometimes the best results in a criminal case can come from meeting with the prosecutor and convincing them that the charges...
Claimed Lawyer ProfileSocial Media
Steve S. Baghoomian
Glendale, CA Cannabis & Marijuana Law Attorney with 13 years of experience
Cannabis Law
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
At Baghoomian Law, we provide tailored legal services to a diverse range of cannabis-related businesses including retailers, distributors, cultivators, manufacturers, delivery services, and testing laboratories. Our services encompass transactional support, general legal advice, and ensuring adherence to regulations. We are committed to achieving swift and excellent outcomes for every client.
I have been a member of the California State Bar for over ten years and serve as the principal attorney at Baghoomian Law. My previous role as a special investigator for the California Department of Public Health has equipped me with a deep understanding of regulatory expectations, common challenges in the...
Claimed Lawyer ProfileSocial Media
Jeffery L. Greco
Encino, CA Cannabis & Marijuana Law Attorney with 19 years of experience
Cannabis Law, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and White Collar Crime
South Texas College of Law
I am a Federal & State criminal trial lawyer. I do not handle anything beside criminal defense matters in Federal + State court. I cut my teeth as a prosecutor in the third largest city in the U.S., handling narcotics and major felony cases. I rose to the level of Chief Prosecutor and then I left and took that trial experience with me. I switched sides to become a defense lawyer to protect my clients' constitutional rights that get trampled everyday. Based out of New York City, I am the Managing Partner in both New York + Los Angeles...
Claimed Lawyer ProfileBlawg SearchSocial Media
Benjamin M. Reznik
Los Angeles, CA Cannabis & Marijuana Law Lawyer with 49 years of experience
(310) 201-3572
1900 Avenue of the Stars
7th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90067
Cannabis Law, Administrative, Environmental and Real Estate
University of Southern California Gould School of Law and UCLA School of Law
For over 40 years, I have been providing results for Business, Government & Administrative, Real Estate, Environmental, and Land Use & Zoning law matters. I provide comprehensive strategies and advocacy for California businesses with an emphasis on development, zoning and environmental issues.
With extensive experience, I have been recognized by my peers for my legal skill and knowledge. In addition to holding an AV Preeminent Rating, I have been listed as a Southern California Super Lawyer for over a decade. Most recently, I have been honored as the 2020 Lawyer of the Year for Land Use & Zoning Law.
Visit my...
Claimed Lawyer ProfileQ&ASocial Media
Amanda M. Rokita
Los Angeles, CA Cannabis & Marijuana Law Attorney with 7 years of experience
Cannabis Law, Business, IP and Real Estate
Southwestern University School of Law
Amanda Rokita is an Attorney and founder of Rokita Law P.C, a boutique law firm focused on utilizing our wealth of legal experience to deliver solution based resolutions to individuals and small businesses throughout CA.
Amanda has a proven track record, having represented small businesses through trial and regularly represents clients with multi-million dollar amounts in controversy. Amanda has garnered several awards, including the 2022 and 2023 SuperLawyers Recipient, which is awarded to the top 2.5% lawyers in CA and the 2022 and 2023 SuperLawyers Rising Star Recipient, which is awarded to top lawyers under 40.
As an entrepreneur, Amanda...
Claimed Lawyer ProfileBlawg SearchSocial Media
Rod S. Berman
Los Angeles, CA Cannabis & Marijuana Law Attorney with 43 years of experience
(310) 201-3517
1900 Avenue of the Stars
7th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90067
Cannabis Law, Business, IP and Patents
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
My practice is focused on Patent, Trademark, Copyright, and Intellectual Property Law. Based in California, I represent national and international clients from a wide range of industries.
With nearly 40 years of legal experience, you can expect skilled, knowledgeable and zealous representation. My accomplishments have resulted in numerous honors, including recognition as being among the Best Lawyers in America, Top Intellectual Property Attorneys in California, and Top 100 Attorneys in Los Angeles.
Claimed Lawyer ProfileBlawg SearchSocial Media
Damian J. Nassiri
Los Angeles, CA Cannabis & Marijuana Law Attorney with 20 years of experience
Cannabis Law and Employment
Western State College of Law at Argosy University
Damian J. Nassiri practice focuses on employment law and medical marijuana collectives. His employment practice includes representing employees in wage & hour, overtime, wrongful termination, discrimination and sexual harassment cases. His practice also includes representing medical marijuana collectives and criminal defense in drug related cases.
Claimed Lawyer ProfileSocial Media
Ardalon Fakhimi
Burbank, CA Cannabis & Marijuana Law Lawyer with 23 years of experience
Free ConsultationCannabis Law, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
California Western School of Law and University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Ardalon Fakhimi is a top rated DUI lawyer and criminal defense lawyer and the founder of California Criminal Defense Center. Mr. Fakhimi has offices located throughout Southern California, with a heavy emphasis in Los Angeles and Orange County.
Prior to establishing his own practice, Mr. Fakhimi was staffed as the designated defense attorney in various Southern California courtrooms including felony courts, misdemeanor courts, and domestic violence courts. He has practiced law full-time in each of these areas, exclusively, at different stages of his career.
Currently, much of Ardalon's practice is devoted to DUI defense, Domestic Violence defense, and other...
Claimed Lawyer ProfileSocial Media
James Eric Kirkland
Los Angeles, CA Cannabis & Marijuana Law Attorney with 34 years of experience
Cannabis Law, Business, Securities and Trademarks
Pepperdine University School of Law
I am the founder of Kirkland Law PC, and I have the privilege of representing fast-growing companies in the US and Canada as well as private equity funds in the emerging cannabis industry. I provide a broad array of legal services with a focus on corporate structure, private offerings, secured debt financing, and tax matters. I have been the lead attorney on over $260 million in private offerings for cannabis companies since May of 2016. I also handle licensing agreements, equity incentive plans, and other legal issues that businesses face as they expand. I also assist companies through the arduous...
Claimed Lawyer ProfileSocial Media
Okorie Okorocha
Studio City, CA Cannabis & Marijuana Law Lawyer with 21 years of experience
Cannabis Law, Civil Rights and Employment
Whittier Law School and California State University - Northridge
THE OKOROCHA FIRM
ADDRESS ...
Claimed Lawyer ProfileBlawg SearchSocial Media
Seena Max Samimi
Los Angeles, CA Cannabis & Marijuana Law Lawyer with 18 years of experience
(310) 785-5344
1900 Avenue of the Stars
7th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90067
Cannabis Law, Administrative and Business
University of California - Berkeley and University of California - Los Angeles
Seena Max Samimi is an attorney in JMBM's Government, Land Use, Environmental and Energy practice, focusing on assisting clients in successfully navigating complex regulatory, zoning, and environmental issues. He is uniquely positioned to support clients with their development projects, and with litigation, due to his extensive experience throughout his career as 1) outside-firm counsel for public entities such as cities and counties, 2) in-house counsel for an international construction company, and 3) litigation and environmental counsel in the large firm setting, representing major private commercial enterprises.
Seena spent several years representing a wide range of public entities such as cities,...
Claimed Lawyer Profile
Kresimir Peharda
Santa Monica, CA Cannabis & Marijuana Law Lawyer with 30 years of experience
Cannabis Law, Business, Real Estate and Securities
Pepperdine Univ School of Law and Pepperdine University School of Law
Kresimir Peharda is a corporate and M&A attorney.
Kresimir advises on commercial agreements, corporate and corporate governance, investment, M&A, and securities. He represents private equity funds, multi state operators, and public companies in acquisitions and vertically integrated companies in sales, financing and reorganization transactions.
Kresimir has represented companies in all stages of development from start-ups to public reporting companies in various industries including education, healthcare, real estate, technology and software. His clients benefit from his experience representing public companies and hands-on operational experience in three start-ups, two in healthcare and one in real estate.
His clients...
Claimed Lawyer ProfileSocial Media
Amy K. Saechao
Los Angeles, CA Cannabis & Marijuana Law Lawyer
Cannabis Law, Business, IP and Trademarks
Golden Gate University School of Law and Chapman University Fowler School of Law
Next Level Legal aims to reimagine the legal experience by disrupting the way that law firms have traditionally delivered services. We believe that everyone should be able to access an attorney when they need it and continue to establish solutions to make that access possible, including the utilization of technology, transparent pricing, flexible payment options, legal subscription memberships, and options for virtual representation.
Claimed Lawyer ProfileSocial Media
Pamela Epstein
Los Angeles , CA Cannabis & Marijuana Law Lawyer with 17 years of experience
Cannabis Law
Golden Gate University School of Law and University of La Verne College of Law
Pamela is co-founder and Managing Shareholder of Green Wise Legal, P.C., a full-service cannabis law firm. Her diverse background, inclusive of legal, non-profit, & environmental work, places her in a unique position to lead & advise the cannabis community on the emerging intersection of recreational legalization and cannabis compliance. She is also the CEO of Green Wise Consulting, LLC, California’s premiere full-service cannabis consulting company, providing a range of consulting, business development, and application permitting services to every facet of the cannabis industry.
Pamela is known as a fearless advocate for local cannabis businesses across the supply chain and has been...
Claimed Lawyer ProfileSocial Media
Jon O. Markarian
Sherman Oaks, CA Cannabis & Marijuana Law Attorney
Free ConsultationCannabis Law, Business, Employment and Personal Injury
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
Claimed Lawyer ProfileSocial Media
Candice Morson
Sherman Oaks, CA Cannabis & Marijuana Law Lawyer
Cannabis Law, Business, Entertainment & Sports and Personal Injury
Charlotte School of Law
5 years experience with a personal injury firm. Solo practice so I will have plenty of time to provide individualized focus to each of my clients.
Entertainment contract review and drafting experience.
Cannabis brand business formation experience and trademark filings.
Claimed Lawyer ProfileSocial Media
Mick Longo
Beverly Hills, CA Cannabis & Marijuana Law Lawyer with 15 years of experience
Free ConsultationCannabis Law, Business, Entertainment & Sports and Real Estate
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
Mick Longo is an attorney licensed to practice law in the States of California, Florida, North Carolina and Oregon. Motivated by an entrepreneurial desire to change the way law firms operate, Mr. Longo founded Longo & Alach LLP with partner Patrick Alach in 2009. In 2013, Mr. Longo orchestrated and oversaw Longo & Alach LLP’s expansion to Miami, Florida and then in 2015 he expanded the firm again to Charlotte, North Carolina. His practice areas include Entertainment Law, Sports Law, Business Law, Cannabis Law, Hospitality Law, Real Estate Law, Privacy Law and Legislative Advocacy.
Mr. Longo represents a myriad...
Claimed Lawyer ProfileSocial Media
Neil Juneja
Santa Monica, CA Cannabis & Marijuana Law Lawyer
Cannabis Law, Business, Patents and Trademarks
Neil Juneja is an intellectual property and cannabis lawyer. He is the founder and managing partner of Gleam Law, a cannabis law firm headquartered in Seattle, WA. His impeccable track record and years of cannabis business law experience – including navigating the complexities of patents, trademarks, and copyrights – helps Gleam Law stand out from the competition.
Neil founded Gleam Law because he realized other cannabis law firms provided legal advice to businesses in a vacuum. He wanted to provide legal decisions in the context of the business world and counsel long-term success. Other cannabis business attorneys are not just risk-adverse...
Claimed Lawyer Profile
David Bennett
Santa Monica, CA Cannabis & Marijuana Law Attorney
Cannabis Law, Business, Patents and Trademarks
Pepperdine University School of Law
Claimed Lawyer ProfileResponsive Law
Margaret E Hughes
Arcadia, CA Cannabis & Marijuana Law Attorney with 16 years of experience
Free ConsultationCannabis Law, Business, Employment and Estate Planning
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
Claimed Lawyer ProfileQ&AResponsive Law
Benjamin Samuel Reccius
LOS ANGELES, CA Cannabis & Marijuana Law Lawyer with 8 years of experience
(213) 437-3479
5042 Wilshire Blvd Suite 1252
Los Angeles, CA
LOS ANGELES, CA 90036
Cannabis Law, Business, Criminal Defense and Landlord Tenant
Pepperdine University School of Law
Claimed Lawyer Profile
Shaheen Manshoory
Los Angeles, CA Cannabis & Marijuana Law Lawyer
Cannabis Law, Civil Rights, Criminal Defense and DUI & DWI
Claimed Lawyer Profile
Mio Asami
Los Angeles, CA Cannabis & Marijuana Law Lawyer with 5 years of experience
Cannabis Law, Business, Real Estate and Trademarks
Mio Asami, born in Los Angeles and raised in Seattle, grew up sharing time between the United States and Tokyo, Japan. Following an unconventional path, she possesses a background in transactional business law, intellectual property law, and videography. Mio is a licensed attorney in California with a focus on the Los Angeles, aiding businesses navigate licensure and development in an emerging industry.
In her legal practice, Mio’s focus is the representation of closely-held entities and emerging growth companies through the whole business life cycle, including entity selection, formation, equity and debt financing transactions, acquisitions and, if appropriate, the transfer or...
Claimed Lawyer Profile
Bruce Martin Margolin
Beverly Hills, CA Cannabis & Marijuana Law Attorney with 58 years of experience
Cannabis Law, Criminal Defense and DUI & DWI
Southwestern Univ School of Law
Bruce M. Margolin — Leading California Criminal Defense Attorney
His firm, The Law Offices of Bruce M. Margolin, Esq., began in 1967. Initially, Margolin dedicated his practice to helping individuals fight marijuana charges, which were quite serious at the time, even for minor offenses. He supports the legalization of marijuana and is actively involved in the fight for legislative reform regarding marijuana laws. He continues to participate in organizations that work toward progression of drug laws.
Over the years, Margolin’s practice continued to expand to what it is now — a highly effective and successful defense firm offering a comprehensive list of...
Claimed Lawyer Profile
Kristin Jean Westphal
Los Angeles, CA Cannabis & Marijuana Law Lawyer
Cannabis Law and Construction
James E. Rogers College of Law, University of Arizona
Claimed Lawyer Profile
Griffen Jacob Thorne
Los Angeles, CA Cannabis & Marijuana Law Lawyer with 9 years of experience
Cannabis Law, Business, International and Real Estate
Loyola University Chicago School of Law
Claimed Lawyer Profile
Konstantin David Gurovich
Sherman Oaks, CA Cannabis & Marijuana Law Attorney with 13 years of experience
Cannabis Law, Criminal Defense and Personal Injury
Claimed Lawyer ProfileResponsive Law
David Laurence Gernsbacher
Beverly Hills, CA Cannabis & Marijuana Law Attorney
(310) 550-0125
9107 Wilshire Blvd Ste 450
Beverly Hills, CA 90210-5535
Cannabis Law, Business, Entertainment & Sports and IP
Claimed Lawyer Profile
Kenneth Seligson
Santa Monica, CA Cannabis & Marijuana Law Attorney
Cannabis Law, Business, Employment and Trademarks
Claimed Lawyer ProfileQ&ASocial Media
Richard Ivar Rydstrom
Newport Beach, CA Cannabis & Marijuana Law Lawyer with 34 years of experience
(877) 946-4968
4695 MacArthur Court,11th Floor
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Free ConsultationCannabis Law, Business, Consumer and Personal Injury
Cambridge Law Downing College of Law and Western State College of Law at Argosy University
Newport Beach California Lawyer
A “David vs. Goliath” story, Rydstrom fights back for the “little guy.”
Superb Rated, AVVO 10 out of 10,
Attorney, Transactions, Litigation, Contracts, Disputes, Commercial, Leases, Retaliation, Settlement, Small Business, HAMP Zombie 2nd Mortgage Litigation, Right to Cancel Loans
Richard Rydstrom, Esq. 1-877-Win-4-You
Vast experience re litigation, business disputes, contracts, NDAs, Mediation, loans, investors, startups, lawsuits, plaintiffs, defendants, business owners, consumers, restaurants, landlords, leases, licenses, Cannabis, CBD, THC, Dispensaries. Business litigation, real estate, Zombie mortgage litigation, business, Real Estate, Technology, Litigation • Business, Asset Protection, Contracts, Leases, Disputes Resolutions, Settlements, Mediation, Arbitration, JAMS, AAA.
Mr. Rydstrom has been quoted...
Claimed Lawyer ProfileQ&ASocial MediaResponsive Law
Jason Kelly Smith
Irvine, CA Cannabis & Marijuana Law Attorney with 13 years of experience
Cannabis Law, Arbitration & Mediation, Business and Civil Rights
Pepperdine University School of Law
Jason K. Smith is one of the founding shareholders of MK Smith, APC. He has been admitted to practice in state and federal courts of both California and Utah. Mr. Smith focuses his practice in civil litigation and has successfully represented clients in matters involving business litigation, construction litigation, patent litigation, contract disputes, employment issues, false advertising, unfair business practices, personal injury, medical malpractice, family law, education law, and special education law.
Mr. Smith obtained his Bachelors degree in Political Science from the University of Utah, graduating Cum Laude in 2008. In 2011, he received his Juris Doctorate degree from the...
Claimed Lawyer ProfileSocial Media
Jeffrey Burton Kahn
Long Beach, CA Cannabis & Marijuana Law Attorney with 36 years of experience
Cannabis Law and Tax
University of Miami School of Law and University of Miami School of Law
The Law Offices Of Jeffrey B. Kahn, P.C. are uniquely qualified in tax. Is the IRS breathing down your neck and sending you intimidating notices and telephone calls? Are you having tax problems? Is the IRS filing liens, garnishing your wages, levying assets, and devastating your financial and personal life? IRS tax debts require immediate action. Don’t put off dealing with tax debts; inaction could be very expensive. Instead, consider professional IRS help. The Law Offices of Jeffrey B. Kahn, P.C. are uniquely qualified in tax, probate, trust, and business law. We can provide responsive, proactive...
Claimed Lawyer ProfileBlawg SearchSocial Media
Jennifer Michelle McGrath
Huntington Beach, CA Cannabis & Marijuana Law Attorney with 29 years of experience
(714) 231-2124
7755 Center Avenue, Suite 1100
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
Cannabis Law, Administrative, Business and Real Estate
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
Jennifer McGrath has created a unique law practice specializing in all areas of cannabis law. With over twenty years of legal experience, Ms. McGrath provides legal support and guidance on California Cannabis Law to cannabis businesses throughout the state as well as Cities and Counties in navigating the emerging California State and local regulation of both recreational and medical marijuana in this rapidly changing environment.
– cannabis licensing (local and state)
– cannabis regulatory compliance
– appeals of cannabis license/permit denials or discipline
– cannabis litigation & administrative hearings
– development agreements
– building permits
– zoning & land use
– leases
– voter initiatives
– advocacy
– government...
Claimed Lawyer ProfileSocial Media
John Robert Armstrong
Laguna Hills, CA Cannabis & Marijuana Law Lawyer with 28 years of experience
Cannabis Law, Appeals, Business and Construction
Trial and Appellate Lawyer with 27 years of experience in handling large loss/high exposure, complex civil claims in insurance defense, insurance subrogation, business, construction, commercial, intellectual property, labor and employment matters, and estate litigation.
Before founding Armstrong Law Group in 2021, John Armstrong was a founding partner of Horwitz, Cron & Armstrong, LLP, and was an equity partner with Murtaugh Meyer Nelson & Treglia, LLP (2001-2010). Before that, John was associated with prestigious insurance defense law firms, namely Mower, Koeller, Nebeker, Carlson & Haluck, LLP (1998-2001) and Demler, Armstrong & Rowland, LLP (1996-1998).
John was graduated in the top of his class...
Claimed Lawyer ProfileSocial Media
Dallas Verhagen
Santa Barbara, CA Cannabis & Marijuana Law Attorney with 8 years of experience
Free ConsultationCannabis Law, Business and Communications
Pepperdine University
Dallas Verhagen is an attorney at Fauver, Large, Archbald & Spray, LLP with a practice focused on transactional business matters. Dallas represents startups and small and large businesses in various industries, including tech, retail, manufacturing, transportation, professional services, marketing and media management, cosmetics, cannabis, food and beverage, and consulting. Dallas advises entrepreneurs, startups, and small and large businesses in all areas of business law, including the formation of business entities, negotiating and drafting employment agreements, implementing employee equity incentive agreements and plans, fundraising transactions, risk management, mergers and acquisitions, and more. Dallas also serves as outside general counsel for many...
Claimed Lawyer ProfileSocial Media
Geoffrey Cruz
Fullerton, CA Cannabis & Marijuana Law Attorney with 12 years of experience
(714) 283-3803
3711 North Harbor Boulevard
Suite A
Fullerton, CA 92835
Free ConsultationCannabis Law, Personal Injury, Real Estate and Workers' Comp
Whittier Law School
Claimed Lawyer ProfileSocial Media
Anthony Lawrence Curiale
Brea, CA Cannabis & Marijuana Law Attorney with 46 years of experience
Cannabis Law and Criminal Defense
Western State Univ
Attorney Anthony Curiale has been practicing criminal defense law for over 30 years, focusing especially on marijuana-related cases. Over the years, he has successfully defended thousands of clients across Los Angeles County, Riverside County, and Orange County. He received his undergraduate degree from UC Davis, then went on to get his Juris Doctor from Western State. Since then, he has founded his own firm: Anthony Curiale and Associates, A Professional Corporation, located in Brea, CA. Much of Attorney’s Curiale’s attention has been on the area of marijuana law in California. Since its beginning over a decade ago, he has been...
Claimed Lawyer Profile
Marc David McBride
Santa Ana, CA Cannabis & Marijuana Law Lawyer with 27 years of experience
Free ConsultationCannabis Law, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
Western State University College of Law
I have been practicing exclusively Criminal Defense at the trial court level since June of 1997. During that time, I have had periods where I worked for several Criminal Defense firms and I have had period where I was court appointed on several thousand Indigent Criminal Defense matters. After the first years of my practice, I transitioned into handling privately retained matters and I have handled (almost) the entire range of Criminal Defense charges. I have tried cases as serious as Drug Manufacturing Labs and 3-Strikes Life cases and as minor as Petty Theft cases. I do not back down...