Andrew C DeWeese
Experienced Litigation and Regulatory Attorney for Cannabis Businesses
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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
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- 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
- Super Lawyer
- Super Lawyers
- 2020-2023
- Top 200 Global Psychedelic Lawyer
- Global Psychedelic Lawyers and Policy & Regulatory Experts Guide
- Good Rating
- Avvo
- America's Top 100 High Stakes Litigator
- America's Top 100 High Stakes Litigators
- Global Top 200 Cannabis Lawyer
- Global Top 200 Cannabis Lawyers
Professional Associations
- 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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- Belmont Area Business Association
- Board of Directors
- 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
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