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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.

Education
University of Miami School of Law
J.D. (2008) | Law
Honors: cum laude
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Professional Experience
Attorney
Andrew DeWeese, PC
- Current
Shareholder
Green Light Law Group
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Owner
Andrew C. DeWeese, P.A. | Oregon Cannabis Law Group
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Of Counsel
Alayon & Associates, P.A.
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Attorney
Lydecker Diaz
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Attorney
Damian & Valori LLP
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Awards
Good Rating
Avvo
Super Lawyer
Super Lawyers
2020-2023
Top 200 Global Psychedelic Lawyer
Global Psychedelic Lawyers and Policy & Regulatory Experts Guide
America's Top 100 High Stakes Litigator
America's Top 100 High Stakes Litigators
Global Top 200 Cannabis Lawyer
Global Top 200 Cannabis Lawyers
Rising Star
Super Lawyers
2016-2018, Oregon
Rising Star
Super Lawyers
2012-2014, Florida
Up and Comer
Florida Legal Elite
Professional Associations
Belmont Area Business Association
Board of Directors
Current
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Multnomah County Bar Association
Member
Current
Activities: Judicial Screening Committee
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New York Cannabis Growers & Processors Association Policy Committee
Member
Current
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Oregon State Bar  # 136332
- Current
Activities: Cannabis Law Section, Founding Officer, Chair Person
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Florida State Bar  # 59925
- Current
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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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11th Circuit
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U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida
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U.S. Supreme Court
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Fees
  • Credit Cards Accepted
Practice Area
    Cannabis & Marijuana Law
    Marijuana Business Formation, Medical Marijuana
Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Websites & Blogs
Website
Green Light Law Group
Blog
Green Light Law Group Blog
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
Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed (Today)
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
Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed (Today)
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
Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed (Today)
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
Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed (Today)