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Aaron Pelley is award winning in both his achievements as a lawyer, and advocate of cannabis business for over a decade. Having made sizable contributions to the foundation of legal protections surrounding medicinal cannabis law, his passion in this new realm of law drove him forward. His law firm lies on the pulse of current cannabis law.
He has been invited to speak at Legal Education Seminars and Cannabis Conferences throughout the world and has been repeatedly named a “Rising Star” by Super Lawyers and a Top Cannabis Attorney by multiple publications. Aaron is personally and professionally passionate about advancing the interests of a legitimate and integrous cannabis industry, establishing and enforcing equitable relationships among business partners, and supporting and promoting the end of the war on cannabis. Attorney Pelley will greet any challenge you present to him with open arms.
Education
- Willamette University College of Law
- J.D. (2005) | Law
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- Willamette University
- B.A. (2003) | Psychology, Political Science
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Professional Experience
- Partner
- Gleam Law PLLC
- - Current
- Partner
- Harris Sliwoski
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- Managing Partner
- Cultiva Law, PLLC
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- Managing Partner
- 7 Point Law, PLLC
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- Owner
- Pelley Law, PLLC
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Publications
Articles & Publications
- 30 Powerful Cannabis Attorneys You Should Know
- MG Retailer
- Impacts of Legalized Marijuana on Firearms Rights
- State Bar Association
- Law With an Apple
- American Bar Association GP Solo: Law Trends and News
- Up in Smoke? Marijuana Law
- Bar Association Litigation News
- Senate Finance Committee Proposes Significant Expansion of the Qualified Small Business Stock (QSBS) Tax Exemption
- SCOTUS Rules Bad Faith or Gross Misjudgment Not Required for Students to Establish Section 504 or ADA Claims Against School Systems
- New Executive Orders Aim to Secure U.S. Airspace and Boost Domestic Drone Industry
- DHS Issues Notices of Termination for the CHNV Parole Program
Speaking Engagements
- Cannabis Loans & Investments
- Building Your Cannabis Brand in Minnesota
- Cannabis Litigation: A primer on subpoenas and other issues in the world of legalized cannabis
- State Cannabusiness Licensing Challenges
- National Business Institute
- Cannabis Law 2025 From Farm to Market
- National Business Institute
Awards
- Top 100 Trial Lawyers
- National Trial Lawyers Association
- 2014-2025
- Elite Lawyer
- ELITE LAWYER
- 2018 - 2025
- Top 200 Cannabis Lawyers
- Cannabis Law Review
- 2021-2025
- Super Lawyer
- Super Lawyer
- 2020-2025
- America's Top 50 Lawyers
- America's Top 50 Lawyers
Professional Associations
- National Cannabis Bar Association
- Member
- Current
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- National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML)
- Member
- Current
- Activities: Legal Committee
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- Washington State Bar Association
- Member
- Current
- Activities: Cannabis Law Section
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- American Bar Association
- Member
- Current
- Activities: Advisory Panel
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- International Cannabis Bar Association
- Member
- Current
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Washington
- Washington State Bar Association
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Fees
- Free Consultation
- Credit Cards Accepted
Practice Area
- Cannabis & Marijuana Law
- Marijuana Business Formation, Medical Marijuana
Languages
- English: Spoken, Written
- Spanish: Spoken
Legal Answers
- Q. Is marijuana in a recreationally legal state considered illegal if probation states no illegal drugs allowed?
- A: Short answer, no. Unfortunately, the legislature has specifically decided that people who have committed crimes do not deserve one of the safest drugs that is available for treating a number of medical conditions. The provision for medical cannabis specifically calls it out by saying, " Nothing in this chapter diminishes the authority of correctional agencies and departments, including local governments or jails, to establish a procedure for determining when the use of cannabis would impact community safety or the effective supervision of those on active supervision for a criminal conviction, nor does it create the right to any accommodation of any medical use of cannabis in any correctional ... Read More
- Q. Do I need a permit to sell cannabis out a vending machine or does the location where machine will be need the permit?
- A: I think there are a few states that a vending machine could work. However, in most states, recreational or medical, regulations favor that a human check the customers I.D. (for recreational use) or their authorization to use cannabis (medical use) and confirm the person purchasing the product is the same one providing the identification. In addition, the machine will likely have to integrate with the store's point of sale. This, coupled with the limited capacity, could make vending machines prohibitively expensive. But, to answer your question, you would likely be selling to stores, who have a license. You do not need the license to sell the machine. The question to consider is, what state ... Read More
- Q. In a state where cannabis is legal is it legal to mail THC vape cartridges to another state where cannabis is legal?
- A: It is still Federally illegal to ship cannabis or transport it across state lines. Or possess cannabis. Or anything with cannabis. Still all federally illegal. All of it.
The reason this is more of a problem is because you are would be using a Federal service (United States Post Office) to do it. They don't like that. So at best it gets seized. At worst, you get a cranky Postmaster General that sends the seizure to the local Feds. From there, all kinds of problems. Even if you send it via private services (like Fed Ex), they all cooperate and information share with the Postmaster. So it will still get seized and even though prosecution is not always likely, it is still possible. My guess ... Read More
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