San Francisco Marijuana Lawyer & California Hemp Attorney
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Cannabis Experience That Counts
Our attorneys are experienced, connected, and influential in the cannabis industry.
We not only produce unparalleled professional results for clients, but our strategic legal counsel also lead the way in helping develop new laws and policies applicable to marijuana businesses.
We are well known in the legal community, connecting with influential industry leaders through a variety of professional associations and teaching Continuing Legal Education seminars educating other attorneys about the important nuances in practicing in this unique and burgeoning industry.
Clients Choose Us For
Bureau of Cannabis Control
Shepherding in a new license or defending violations.
We work with legislators, lobbyist, industry leaders and ancillary businesses of the highest caliber.
Our Partnership Mindset
Your business’ success is our passion
Focused on Lasting Relationships
Our undisputed reputation is built on excellence, professionalism and renown among prestigious cannabis corporations and the legal community. We focus on developing strong relationships with our clients and our testimonials reflect our commitment to serve our clients. Contact us to find out how Cultiva Law’s team of tenacious strategic legal counsel can serve you.
Business Law
CBD, Hemp and Cannabis Counsel
Corporate Restructuring
Strategic Business Relationships
Managing Investments and Investment Agreements
Securing Licensing Agreements
Financing and Reporting Strategies
Resolving Taxation Matters
Business Entity Formation and Dissolution
Purchase and Sale of Businesses/Licenses
Contract Review and Enforcement
Real Estate Solutions, Including Lease or Purchase/Sale Agreements
“This firm does an amazing job for their clients. Any cannabis business who wants to be represented with fairness and dignity needs to have knowledgeable representation. Culitva Law has a track record of successfully protecting and advocating for their clients. They have done amazing work for my company, and I highly recommend them to others who are looking for a real ally in this evolving industry.”
Meet The Team
Not too big, not too small; our firm is the perfect size, allowing us to efficiently develop and execute complex business and legal solutions under rapidly evolving cannabis laws. We embody integrity and reliability, and a offer our full commitment to each individual client of every size and ambition.
Aaron Pelley Attorney
Aaron Pelley has played an active role in Cannabis Law for over a decade. He helped build the foundation for legal protections in medical cannabis law and is a leading advocate for the cannabis business. His passion for this new realm of practice led to the launch of Cultiva and the formation of a boutique...
Ted Bernhard is a seasoned business, securities, tax, and regulatory compliance attorney with a professional career spanning over two decades. He began his legal career with one of the largest and most prominent law firms in the Pacific Northwest and joined Cultiva Law to continue serving entrepreneurs, businesses, and private equity investors....
As the Operations Manager at Cultiva Law, Autumn prides herself on client service and also fostering a team-oriented work culture. She helps manage a diverse and community minded team that are highly organized and client focused. In addition, Autumn created and maintains organizational policies, practices, and procedures and each day brings her exceptional professional interpersonal
Civil litigation has been at the heart of Michael’s practice for his entire professional career. His wide ranging experience runs the gamut of commercial, insurance, employment, and professional liability. Mr. Solomon graduated from the Pennsylvania State University and Villanova University School of Law. He represented plaintiffs and defendants in the Greater Philadelphia Area...
Dylan McMerrick is the Technology specialist for all of Cultiva law. His work keeps us all up, running, leading the way with innovative solutions and technology for all of our needs. A Pacific Northwest native, Dylan has lived in Portland his entire life. He has worked in customer service as well as working for...
Veronica is a Pacific Northwest native with over a decade of experience in strategic business planning, complex commercial litigation, and regulatory compliance. Over the last four years, she has become intimately involved in navigating the Oregon cannabis regulatory landscape, serving as compliance and regulatory counsel for a local cannabis processor. Prior to returning to Portland...
Chris Girard aims to bring legitimacy to a once prohibited industry. Mr. Girard hails from the State of Washington, where he was a principle part of the legal support team for several years at the premier Cannabis law firm Pelley Law Group, which is now Cultiva Law, PLLC. During this time Chris was exposed to...
Katia is a cannabis business litigator representing clients as plaintiffs and defendants in disputes concerning contracts, commercial leases, and business torts.She has litigated in state and federal courts, before arbitrators, and on appeal. Katia has a proven track record resolving disputes inside and outside of the courtroom, consistently getting favorable results for her clients
Ms. Mayson is a perfect representation of her upbringing, growing up between rural and urban, she is an innate “people person” who thrives in environments where she can interact with and help people, from all walks of life, daily. Shay’s path initially began with a multi-national coffee company where she expanded her base knowledge, learning...
While Ken's practice at Cultiva Law primarily focuses on representing cannabis industry clients in litigation, he is well-versed in many areas of the law. With a background in corporate litigation, industry compliance, corporate transactions, and intellectual property, Ken is thrilled to meld these passions to cultivate effective legal solutions across all stages of corporate development,
Thomas Butcher combines a strong passion for litigation and hard work to reach the best outcome for his clients on a daily basis. In his legal practice, Thomas’ focus is in the representation of clients, ranging from farmers, processors and retail owners, in disputes concerning administrative violation notices, while providing strategic solutions for their business...
Karen Albence practices in the State of California for Cultiva Law and has cases and vast experience in numerous counties all over California. She also has litigated and is licensed to practice in Hawaii. Karen concentrates in litigation, and is experienced in all phases of civil and commercial litigation. However, she also has many years...
As a cannabis attorney, Kamran builds compliance solutions for companies of all sizes in the emerging federally legal hemp market, and state level recreational marijuana markets. Kamran got his start in cannabis law after developing a fascination with the industry while working in the cannabis industry while he was still in law school. Before joining...
Kristin is a versatile litigator with a breadth and depth of legal experience that can only be gained by getting down in the trenches. Always up for a challenge, Kristin has practiced as far south as Alabama, and as far west as Hawaii. She has currently made California her home base. Having represented both plaintiffs...
Jason Beahm is the Senior Counsel at Cultiva Law in San Francisco. His firm has won SF Weekly’s “Best of San Francisco” award four out of the past five years. Beahm is the co-host of the Festival Lawyer Podcast, and has spoken at festivals, universities and events across the United States. He has a broad-based...
In San Francisco’s Mission District, across the street from the Court House, Cultiva Law offers clients a skillful set of sophisticated, agile, and effective attorneys.
