Cannabis Law

Your Trusted Partner in Cannabis Law and Regulation.

Protecting your business interests while keeping you compliant in a fast-changing market.

Navigating the complex legal landscape of the cannabis industry requires trusted counsel with deep, practical experience. Our lawyers work closely with growers, processors, investors, and distributors to provide comprehensive guidance on every stage of their business — from startup through growth, compliance, and beyond. 

We assist clients with all critical aspects of their operations, including:

• Corporate and business formation 

• Financing and investment transactions 

• Permit applications and regulatory compliance 

• Administrative hearings and licensing disputes 

• Contract review, negotiation, mergers, and acquisitions 

• Real estate transactions related to cultivation and dispensaries 

• Intellectual property protection 

• Litigation and appeals 

• Land use and zoning, including municipal coordination 

• Employment law, including executive agreements and non-compete enforcement 

• Trade secret protection and data security planning 

• Dispute resolution and risk mitigation 

Our clients—both within Pennsylvania and beyond—have benefited from our thorough understanding of the Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana Act and the Industrial Hemp Program. This expertise enables us to anticipate challenges and develop effective strategies that help clients succeed in this rapidly evolving and highly regulated marketplace. 

Leading our cannabis law practice is William Roark, founder and co-chair of the Pennsylvania Bar Association’s Cannabis and Medical Marijuana and Hemp Law Committee. Bill’s leadership, extensive knowledge, and commitment to educating hundreds of lawyers and professionals make him one of the most respected figures in the state’s cannabis legal community. 

ATTORNEYS: 

• William Roark

• Christen Pionzio

• Paul Mullin