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Andrew C DeWeese
Experienced Litigation and Regulatory Attorney for Cannabis Businesses
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Andrew co-founded Green Light Law Group in 2019 and has been practicing law since 2008. Andrew represents and advises cannabis business clients on state law compliance and licensing issues, as well as in civil litigation and private arbitration.
In 2019, he led the legal team that overcame the Oregon Liquor Control Commission in the Oregon Court of Appeals, striking down Oregon’s short-lived ban on flavored cannabis vape products. Andrew has long been core to the model issues that have shaped Oregon's cannabis industry today.
Practice Area
- Cannabis & Marijuana Law
- Marijuana Business Formation, Medical Marijuana
Fees
- Credit Cards Accepted
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Florida
- The Florida Bar
- ID Number: 59925
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- Oregon
- Oregon State Bar
- ID Number: 136332
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Languages
- English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
- Co-Founder
- Oregon Cannabis Law Group
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- Andrew founded the Oregon Cannabis Law Group in 2014 and merged with Green Light Law Group in 2019. He has long been on the forefront of the novel legal issues concerning the emerging cannabis industry.
Education
- University of Miami School of Law
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Awards
- Top 200 Global Psychedelic Lawyers
- Global Psychedelic Lawyers and Policy & Regulatory Experts Guide
- Super Lawyer
- Super Lawyers
- Rising Star
- Super Lawyers Oregon
- Super Lawyers Oregon “Rising Star” (2016-2018)
- Rising Star
- Super Lawyers Florida
- Super Lawyers Florida “Rising Star” (2012-2014)
Professional Associations
- Judicial Screening Committee, Multnomah County Bar Association
- Member
- Current
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- New York Cannabis Growers & Processors Association Policy Committee
- Member
- Current
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- Cannabis Law Section, Oregon State Bar
- Chair Person
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- Cannabis Law Section, Oregon State Bar
- Founding Officer
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- Oregon State Bar  # 136332
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Publications
Articles & Publications
Certifications
- Cum Laude Graduate
- University of Miami School of Law
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