Cannabis Consulting

Columbus Cannabis Attorneys Serving Ohio

Legalized cannabis is a rapidly expanding industry in the United States, and Ohio is no different. Although recreational weed is still illegal in the state, Ohio legalized medical marijuana in May 2016, was made effective September 2016, and plans on allowing purchases later this year through its medical cannabis program.

Businesses in this exciting and emerging industry face unique issues, especially while the consumption of marijuana remains prohibited at the federal level. Therefore, many businesses need smart and strategic legal advisers on their side.

The Meranda Law Firm LTD has experience working for highly regulated businesses that need help navigating the constantly evolving state of compliance regulations. Cannabis growers, distributors, processors, investors and others need advice on tax issues, real estate, and employment law. Our Columbus cannabis lawyers can help you with the following:

• Corporate and other business entity operations, including structuring businesses, entity formation, investor and shareholder agreements, limited liability company operating agreements, commercial contracts, and operational plans
• Finances, including raising capital, commercial loans, banking and federal regulations
• Taxes, including federal and state tax planning
• Real estate, including development, acquisition of property and leasing
• Employment, including preparing handbooks and policies, benefits and compensation and litigation
• Product labeling and environmental issues
• State licenses for cultivation and dispensaries

As a full-service business law firm, Meranda Law Firm LTD is equipped to handle the needs of new and established cannabis enterprises, as well as the needs of patients and caregivers. We can counsel cannabis companies on everything from entity formation and fundraising, to real estate, to regulatory compliance and general business. Our licensing and legal services extend to all parties, including cultivators, retail dispensaries, testing labs, processors, caregivers, and patients.