Ranking tables
Cannabis Law: Eastern United States | USA
USA - Nationwide
Rankings overview for Lawyers
Band 1
Band 2
Adam Fayne Saul Ewing LLP5 Years Ranked- Bryna Dahlin Benesch4 Years Ranked
Lee Vartan Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC7 Years Ranked
Martin Glass Jenner & Block LLP4 Years Ranked
Matthew Kittay Fox Rothschild6 Years Ranked
Robert DiPisa Cole Schotz P.C.4 Years Ranked
Seth Goldberg Duane Morris LLP6 Years Ranked
Band 3
Barak Cohen Perkins Coie LLP4 Years Ranked
David N Feldman Feldman Legal Advisors, PLLC6 Years Ranked
James McKee Foley & Lardner LLP4 Years Ranked
Joseph Bedwick Cozen O'Connor4 Years Ranked
Kevin Conroy Foley Hoag LLP4 Years Ranked
Matthew Ginder Greenspoon Marder LLP6 Years Ranked
Michael Schwamm Duane Morris LLP3 Years Ranked
Tom Haren Frantz Ward LLP4 Years Ranked- R Lance BoldreyDykema Gossett PLLC
Band 4
Erica Rice Foley Hoag LLP3 Years Ranked
Guillermo C. Artiles McCarter & English, LLP3 Years Ranked
Irina Dashevsky Greenspoon Marder LLP1 Years Ranked
Janet Jackim Zuber Lawler LLP2 Years Ranked- Joanne Caceres Dentons1 Years Ranked
Michael McQueeny Foley Hoag LLP2 Years Ranked
Paul P. Josephson Duane Morris LLP2 Years Ranked
Richard M Blau GrayRobinson, PA17 Years Ranked
Scot Crow Dickinson Wright PLLC2 Years Ranked
Whitt Steineker Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP2 Years Ranked- Ji KimBerkowitz, Trager & Trager, LLC
- William A. GarvinBuchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC
Up and Coming
Associates to watch
All Lawyers profiles
Band 1
1 Charles Alovisetti
Vicente LLP | Cannabis Law: Eastern United States2024 | Band 1 | 5 Years RankedCharles Alovisetti's practice focuses on the regulations affecting cannabis businesses, including those engaging in cross-border M&A.
1 Eric P Berlin
Dentons | Cannabis Law: Eastern United States2024 | Band 1 | 5 Years RankedEric Berlin maintains an excellent reputation for his sophisticated corporate and capital markets practice.
1 Jesse Alderman
Foley Hoag LLP | Cannabis Law: Eastern United States2024 | Band 1 | 4 Years RankedJesse Alderman has a broad range of expertise in the cannabis sector. He demonstrates his ability to handle regulatory matters, licensing, real estate and litigation.
1 Jonathan Havens
Saul Ewing LLP | Cannabis Law: Eastern United States2024 | Band 1 | 6 Years RankedJonathan Havens is highly regarded for his work navigating the complexities of the cannabis regulatory environment.
1 Jonathan S Robbins
Akerman LLP | Cannabis Law: Eastern United States2024 | Band 1 | 6 Years RankedJonathan Robbins deploys his regulatory expertise in the context of both compliance and litigation, including ground-breaking challenges to state cannabis laws.
1 Joshua Horn
Fox Rothschild | Cannabis Law: Eastern United States2024 | Band 1 | 6 Years RankedAs cochair of the practice, Joshua Horn regularly handles a range of corporate, real estate and licensing issues for clients in the cannabis industry.
1 William BogotFox Rothschild | Cannabis Law: Eastern United States2024 | Band 1 | 5 Years RankedWilliam Bogot is recognized in the market for his sophisticated regulatory practice.
Band 2
2 Adam FayneSaul Ewing LLP | Cannabis Law: Eastern United States2024 | Band 2 | 5 Years RankedAdam Fayne is commended for handling financing, M&A and joint ventures in the cannabis sphere.2 Bryna Dahlin
Benesch | Cannabis Law: Eastern United States2024 | 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."2 Lee Vartan
Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC | Cannabis Law: Eastern United States2024 | Band 2 | 7 Years RankedLee 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.2 Martin Glass
Jenner & Block LLP | Cannabis Law: Eastern United States2024 | Band 2 | 4 Years RankedMartin Glass of Jenner & Block is highly regarded for applying his corporate expertise in the cannabis space.2 Matthew KittayFox Rothschild | Cannabis Law: Eastern United States2024 | Band 2 | 6 Years RankedMatthew Kittay's deal sheet in the cannabis sector covers both venture capital financings and later-stage M&A.2 Robert DiPisa
Cole Schotz P.C. | Cannabis Law: Eastern United States2024 | Band 2 | 4 Years RankedRobert DiPisa of Cole Schotz is particularly notable for his real estate expertise as it pertains to the CBD and cannabis industries.2 Seth Goldberg
Duane Morris LLP | Cannabis Law: Eastern United States2024 | Band 2 | 6 Years RankedSeth Goldberg boasts high-level experience advising cannabis businesses throughout their life cycle.
Band 3
3 Barak Cohen
Perkins Coie LLP | Cannabis Law: Eastern United States2024 | Band 3 | 4 Years RankedBarak Cohen of Perkins Coie is recommended for his specialized knowledge of cannabis regulations and experience in providing compliance advice.3 David N FeldmanFeldman Legal Advisors, PLLC | Cannabis Law: Eastern United States2024 | Band 3 | 6 Years RankedDavid 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
Foley & Lardner LLP | Cannabis Law: Eastern United States2024 | Band 3 | 4 Years RankedJames 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.3 Joseph Bedwick
Cozen O'Connor | Cannabis Law: Eastern United States2024 | Band 3 | 4 Years RankedJoseph 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.3 Kevin ConroyFoley Hoag LLP | Cannabis Law: Eastern United States2024 | Band 3 | 4 Years RankedKevin Conroy regularly advises businesses in their application for dispensary and other licenses, including appeals to the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission.3 Matthew Ginder
Greenspoon Marder LLP | Cannabis Law: Eastern United States2024 | Band 3 | 6 Years RankedMatthew Ginder guides clients through compliance with Florida regulations and assists in their applications for licenses.Key sectorsRetail and Consumer3 Michael SchwammDuane Morris LLP | Cannabis Law: Eastern United States2024 | Band 3 | 3 Years RankedNew York-based practitioner Michael Schwamm advises cannabis businesses on a range of issues including licensing, business structures and transactional matters.3 Tom Haren
Frantz Ward LLP | Cannabis Law: Eastern United States2024 | Band 3 | 4 Years RankedTom Haren of Frantz Ward regularly handles licensing and wider business issues for Ohio's medical-use cannabis dispensaries and producers.- R Lance BoldreyDykema Gossett PLLC | Cannabis Law: Eastern United States2024 | Band 3
Band 4
4 Erica RiceFoley Hoag LLP | Cannabis Law: Eastern United States2024 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedErica Rice is noted for her strength in advising clients on transactional issues, including high-profile acquisitions and financings.4 Guillermo C. Artiles
McCarter & English, LLP | Cannabis Law: Eastern United States2024 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedGuillermo Artiles leads the cannabis group at McCarter & English as part of his broad litigation and government affairs practice.4 Irina DashevskyGreenspoon Marder LLP | Cannabis Law: Eastern United States2024 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedIrina 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 sectorsBusiness and Professional Services|Retail and Consumer4 Janet Jackim
Zuber Lawler LLP | Cannabis Law: Eastern United States2024 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedJanet 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.4 Joanne CaceresDentons | Cannabis Law: Eastern United States2024 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedJoanne 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.4 Michael McQueenyFoley Hoag LLP | Cannabis Law: Eastern United States2024 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedMichael 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.4 Paul P. JosephsonDuane Morris LLP | Cannabis Law: Eastern United States2024 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedPaul Josephson is recognized for his ability to provide counsel on a range of issues, including licensing, financings and business strategies.4 Richard M Blau
GrayRobinson, PA | Cannabis Law: Eastern United States2024 | Band 4 | 17 Years RankedRichard 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.4 Scot Crow
Dickinson Wright PLLC | Cannabis Law: Eastern United States2024 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedScot Crow is held in high regard in the cannabis market. He demonstrates considerable strength in handling transactional issues, notably M&A and financings.4 Whitt Steineker
Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP | Cannabis Law: Eastern United States2024 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedWhitt 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.- Ji KimBerkowitz, Trager & Trager, LLC | Cannabis Law: Eastern United States2024 | Band 4
- William A. GarvinBuchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC | Cannabis Law: Eastern United States2024 | Band 4
Up and Coming
U Bryan Meltzer
Feuerstein Kulick | Cannabis Law: Eastern United States2024 | Up and Coming | 1 Years RankedBryan Meltzer boasts an enviable client list, including technology organizations, funds and investors. He routinely handles M&A deals, investments and joint ventures.U Justin SingerFeuerstein Kulick | Cannabis Law: Eastern United States2024 | Up and Coming | 1 Years RankedJustin Singer is adept at handling a range of issues in the space, including licensing, joint ventures and acquisitions, as well as complex regulatory matters.
U Ryan MageeMcCarter & English, LLP | Cannabis Law: Eastern United States2024 | Up and Coming | 2 Years RankedRyan 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.U Samantha GleitFeuerstein Kulick | Cannabis Law: Eastern United States2024 | Up and Coming | 1 Years RankedSamantha 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.
U Vijay ChoksiFox Rothschild | Cannabis Law: Eastern United States2024 | Up and Coming | 1 Years RankedVijay 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.
Associates to watch
Neil M. Willner
Royer Cooper Cohen Braunfeld LLC (RCCB) | Cannabis Law: Eastern United States2024 | Associates to watch | 3 Years RankedNeil Willner of Royer Cooper Cohen Braunfeld is an associate who is successfully leading matters in the cannabis sector. He has considerable experience of providing regulatory advice.