Why The Law Office Robert Raich is so sought-after for our cannabis-related business expertise. 

Robert Raich has spoken across the United States and internationally on the regulation of cannabis.  He was the attorney in both of the U.S. Supreme Court cases ever to consider cannabis issues: United States v. Oakland Cannabis Buyers’ Cooperative, 532 U.S. 483 (2001), and Gonzales v. Raich, 545 U.S. 1 (2005).

Mr. Raich was a member of the California Attorney General’s Medical Marijuana Task Force (Chairman, Caregiver Issues Subcommittee), and he has taught classes on cannabis to cadets at Police Department Police Academies, as well as continuing education classes to other lawyers.  He has appeared before dozens of tribunals throughout the country, lobbying with respect to cannabis legislation and litigating cannabis cases.

Mr. Raich is the recipient of the Americans for Safe Access “Defenders of Justice Award” for his legal work on behalf of “countless patients and providers.” Mr. Raich is also a Founding Board Member of the National Cannabis Bar Association.

Before practicing law, Mr. Raich served as a staff member in the United States Senate and the Texas House of Representatives, served in various positions in presidential and senatorial election campaigns, was a public opinion survey analyst, and worked as a television sound and camera technician and as a radio reporter.  He was the publisher of an art journal, and served on a U.S. Department of Transportation Advisory Committee.

Mr. Raich spoke at the USA – Mexico Symposium on the Legalization and Medical Use of Cannabis in Guanajuato, Mexico, July 18-20, 2013, on behalf of former President of Mexico Vincente Fox,

As an experienced and seasoned attorney, specializing in cannabis law, Robert took two landmark cases on cannabis law to the Supreme Court, and I am a renowned expert on medical cannabis law.

Mr. Raiche’s cases have been featured in a variety of media outlets including CNN, NBC, New York Times, Washington Post, Fox News, USA Today, and more.

He appeared before dozens of tribunals throughout the country, lobbying with respect to cannabis legislation and litigating medical cannabis cases.

He has earned the highest rating (“AV Preeminent”) for legal ability and ethics by the lawyer rating service Martindale-Hubbell.

Cannabis and cannabis-derivative products present industry members with huge compliance challenges. The current federal criminalization of cannabis as a Schedule I narcotic, and evolving U.S. Department of Justice enforcement policies, create significant legal uncertainty over conflicts between federal and state treatment of cannabis. Additionally, for industry members that seek to establish a national or regional footprint, legal guidance is critical, because the laws and regulations of each state differ regarding the commercialization of marijuana. Our team advises and counsels growers, processors, distributors, and retail dispensaries on how to obtain and maintain applicable licensure requirements, meet ongoing compliance responsibilities, and achieve business objectives.

We possess industry-specific knowledge about the emerging cannabis industry. We also track legal developments, political initiatives and market trends to provide insight on new regulatory issues.

Mr. Raich has been recently interviewed by Higher Learning about his expertise.

For more on our services, call The Law Offices of Robert Raich at (510) 338-0700.

There is NO other legal entity you can choose to work with that has more proven expertise in cannabis law than our firm.

Disclaimer: Our counsel and services are limited to activities related to cannabis that are in compliance with California state statutes, rules and regulations, and are not intended to aid or abet in the violation of any applicable laws.  Please keep in mind the use, possession, cultivation, distribution and all other activities related to cannabis are ILLEGAL under United States federal law, regardless of whether or not such activities are for medical purposes.