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Andrew C DeWeese

Andrew C DeWeese

Experienced Litigation and Regulatory Attorney for Cannabis Businesses
  • Cannabis & Marijuana Law
  • Florida, Oregon
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Biography

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
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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
- Current
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Cannabis Law Section, Oregon State Bar
Founding Officer
- Current
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Oregon State Bar  # 136332
- Current
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Florida State Bar  # 59925
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Publications
Articles & Publications
BREAKING NEWS: Did Washington County Just Unintentionally Ban Cannabis Vape Products?
How to (Prepare to) Open a Psilocybin Business in Oregon Under Measure 109
How to Take an Effective Deposition in a Cannabis Case
Injunctive Relief in Marijuana Business Disputes: What It Is and How to Get It
Timber Trespass Claims in Pesticide Drift Lawsuit Threatened by Ill-Reasoned Precedent
Certifications
Cum Laude Graduate
University of Miami School of Law
Websites & Blogs
Website
Green Light Law Group
Blog
Authored Blog Page
Social Media
Contact & Map
Green Light Law Group
Portland Office
1300 SW Fifth Avenue
Suite 3600
Portland, OR 97201
Telephone: (503) 488-5424
Monday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 9 AM - 5 PM (Today)
Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Green Light Law Group
Medford Office
800 West 8th Street
Medford, OR 97501
Telephone: (541) 500-0618
Monday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 9 AM - 5 PM (Today)
Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Green Light Law Group
Eugene Office
142 West 8th Avenue
Suite 207
Eugene, OR 97401
Telephone: (541) 497-7797
Monday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 9 AM - 5 PM (Today)
Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Green Light Law Group
Seattle Office
3101 Western Avenue
Suite 310
Seattle, WA 98121
Telephone: (206) 430-1336
Monday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 9 AM - 5 PM (Today)
Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
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