Cannabis & Marijuana Law Attorneys in Buffalo, NY

The Zoghlin Group offers a range of cannabis/marijuana and hemp related services for municipalities and cultivators/farmers, processors, and vendors throughout Buffalo and Western New York (WNY).

As the cannabis industry in Buffalo, NY, and the broader Western New York region continues to evolve, navigating the complex legal landscape requires experienced local counsel. Our Buffalo-based attorneys at The Zoghlin Group stay at the forefront of changing New York State and WNY regulations to offer expert guidance and representation for both municipalities and businesses in the Buffalo-Niagara cannabis sector.

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Cannabis Law Services for Buffalo and WNY Municipalities

 

Special Counsel - Marijuana Law & Policy in WNY

  • ✔ Counselling on Western New York municipal policy priorities and goals
  • ✔ Researching and drafting white papers or policy briefs for Buffalo-area municipalities

Drafting Cannabis Laws & Regulations for WNY

  • ✔ Assistance drafting local cannabis legislation for Buffalo and surrounding areas
  • ✔ Advising on proper adoption of laws & zoning amendments in Western New York

Municipal Defense Counsel in Buffalo-Niagara

  • ✔ Defending WNY municipalities in legal challenges to cannabis laws & decisions

Legal Services for Cannabis Businesses in Buffalo and Western New York

Due Diligence - Legal Viability of Cannabis/Marijuana Development

  • Reviewing New York State & local Buffalo-area laws to advise on cultivation, processing & sales restrictions
  • Identifying relevant restrictions on cannabis operations in your specific WNY project area

Cannabis Licensing & Compliance in WNY

  • Preparing permit, license & other applications to state and Western New York local agencies
  • Administrative appeals & court actions challenging application denials in Buffalo and WNY

Land Use & Zoning for Cannabis Operations in Buffalo-Niagara

  • Site plan & land use applications for cannabis farms, processing & retail facilities in Western New York
  • Representation before Buffalo and WNY municipal boards & negotiation of approval conditions
  • Article 78 petitions & lawsuits challenging zoning and permit denials in the Buffalo-Niagara region

Government Investigations & Enforcement Actions in Western New York

  • Assistance responding to investigations, violations & administrative enforcement in Buffalo and WNY
  • Defense counsel in administrative proceedings (non-criminal) for Western New York cannabis businesses
  • Responding to subpoenas or other requests for information from WNY authorities

Civil Litigation & Appeals in Buffalo Courts

  • Defense against private lawsuits & negotiation of settlements in Buffalo and Western New York
  • Appeals of adverse court decisions to higher courts in the WNY judicial system

For more information about our cannabis law practice or to inquire about these services in Buffalo and Western New York, please contact Jacob H. Zoghlin or Mindy L. Zoghlin, our lead cannabis attorneys serving Buffalo, NY, and the surrounding WNY region.