CANNABIS LAW RELATED SERVICES AND INDUSTRIES Labor and Employment Litigation Intellectual Property OVERVIEW Walter | Haverfield provides strategic counsel to businesses and investors operating in the new, yet rapidly expanding, industry of legalized cannabis. As a full-service firm representing many companies in highly regulated industries, Walter | Haverfield is uniquely positioned to meet the complex and constantly evolving needs of businesses in the cannabis space. The nascent industry, which is expected to generate more than $10 billion in sales in coming years, is built upon the sale of a product that is still illegal at the federal level, yet requires adherence to complex regulations at the state level, such as employee use of cannabis and employer compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Our attorneys utilize their expertise in the following areas to help clients address the vast spectrum of issues related to the cultivation, processing, dispensing and consumption of cannabis: Business and financial services Government policy and practice Health care Insurance Intellectual property Labor and employment Land use and zoning Product safety Real estate and tax law In addition, our practice guides clients who are not directly involved in but engage with the industry, such as financial and lending institutions and commercial landlords, among others. PROFESSIONALS Alexander R. Bibisi ASSOCIATE Benjamin D. Carnahan PARTNER Jacob B. Derenthal PARTNER Sean F. Mellino PARTNER T. Ted Motheral PARTNER Kevin Patrick Murphy PARTNER Vince J. Nardone PARTNER James J. (Jamie) Pingor PARTNER ARTICLES Ohio Board of Pharmacy Releases Applications for 73 New Medical Marijuana Dispensaries CBD Oil Now Legal in Ohio Confusion remains over CBD oil sales Improve your chances of obtaining a medical marijuana business license Marijuana-based investing can have highs, lows Medical Marijuana Impacts California Elementary School RECOGNITION Lead cannabis attorney recognized as AV Preeminent by Martindale Hubbell, selected in a recent edition of The Best Lawyers in America©, and has been consistently named to the Ohio Super Lawyers list. Contact Us Policies Pressroom Disclaimer & Terms of Use Client Login Make a Payment CLEVELAND The Tower at Erieview 1301 East Ninth Street, Ste 3500 Cleveland, Ohio 44114-1821 216.781.1212 Learn More COLUMBUS 175 On The Park 175 South Third Street, Ste 290 Columbus, Ohio 43215 614.246.2150 Learn More MAYFIELD HEIGHTS Parkland Terrace 6120 Parkland Boulevard, Suite 100 Cleveland, OH 44124 440.605.6660 Learn More © Copyright - Walter | Haverfield