California Cannabis Business Counsel
We advise licensed cannabis operators on compliance, contracts, regulatory disputes, and business litigation. California cannabis law is complex — we help operators navigate it.
California’s cannabis regulatory framework — administered by the Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) — is one of the most complex in the country. Licensed operators face overlapping state and local requirements, strict compliance obligations, and significant business risk.
Trujillo & Winnick LLP advises California-licensed cannabis operators across multiple license categories, including cultivation, manufacturing, distribution, retail, and testing.
Services for Cannabis Operators
Regulatory & Compliance
- License application support and strategy
- DCC compliance counseling
- Local permitting coordination
- Regulatory enforcement defense
- License modification and renewal
Business & Transactional
- Operating agreements and partnership structures
- Vendor, distribution, and supply chain contracts
- Commercial lease review for cannabis premises
- Multi-entity business structuring
- Investment agreements and equity arrangements
Litigation
- Contract disputes between cannabis business partners
- Disputes with landlords, vendors, or distributors
- Civil claims arising from cannabis business operations
- Regulatory appeal and administrative litigation
Practice Note
Cannabis remains a Schedule I controlled substance under federal law. Trujillo & Winnick LLP advises only on matters involving licensed activity under California law. We do not advise on federal cannabis matters or unlicensed activity.
Cannabis law is an evolving area. This page is for general informational purposes and does not constitute legal advice. Contact us to discuss your specific situation.
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Contact UsFrequently Asked Questions
What cannabis legal services do you provide?
We advise California-licensed cannabis operators on compliance, contract drafting and review, licensing disputes, regulatory enforcement defense, business formation, and commercial litigation. We do not advise on matters involving unlicensed cannabis activity.
Do you represent cannabis businesses in litigation?
Yes. We represent licensed cannabis operators in contract disputes, business disputes, regulatory matters, and civil litigation in California state and federal courts.