Counsel to the Cannabis Industry
David is a highly sought-after civil and criminal litigation attorney who has an extensive background in representing a broad range of stakeholders in the Cannabis Industry. His clients span from legacy market operators, social equity applicants, entry-level investors to coordinating, advising, and serving as management in the Executive Suites of noted cannabis-related organizations. During his 25 year career, he has served as a Prosecutor, Criminal Defense attorney, counsel to High Times Magazine, head of New York State's chapter of NORML, Empire State NORML (often referred to as NORML NY), and has represented many high-profile clients. Currently, David holds the following positions:
- Executive and Legal Director, Empire State NORML
- Co-Founder and President, New York City Cannabis Industry Association
- Co-Founder and Vice President, Hudson Valley Cannabis Industry Association
- Legal Advisor to The Last Prisoner Project
Whether you need representation in the courtroom, before regulatory bodies, or in the boardroom, David is the first and only call you need to make. Attorneys from across the country seek out his advice and ask him to co-counsel cases. David advises clients and lawyers in the following areas:
General Counsel Services Offered
David provides the following services to his cannabis industry and general business clients:
- Pre-incorporation Business Start Up strategic counseling
- Incorporation, Partnership and LLC documents
- Organizational Meetings of Shareholders
- Representation Before Licensing and Administrative Boards
- Contract Drafting and Negotiation
- Commercial Lease Agreements
- Employment Agreements and HR issues
- Intellectual Property, Trademark and Copyright protection
- First Amendment and Protection of Freedom of Speech
- Litigation and Grand Jury subpoenas
- Civil Litigation
- Criminal Defense
