Demonstrating ‘deep cannabis knowledge’, the Denver-based team at Husch Blackwell LLP handles regulatory and transactional mandates, as well as a range of associated cannabis matters such as corporate and securities, vendor contracts, employment law, corporate governance, real estate, IP, litigation, and tax. The group is co-directed by cannabis all-rounder Marshall Custer and the ’deeply knowledgeable, competent lawyer’ Steven Levine. The key associate-level contacts are Lindy Martinez, senior Megan Beebe, and senior counsel Alyssa Samuel, who focuses on transactional and regulatory mandates.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The team is amazing. No matter the issue, the firm has an expert in that field that has been able to help guide us in the correct direction.'

  • ‘Marshall Custer - the man with all the answers. Marshall’s skills, knowledge and counsel have been a large contributing factor to the growth of our company. Steve Levine is a deeply knowledgeable, competent lawyer. He has always provided great insight and is always on the front of whatever is happening in the industry.'

  • ‘Deep cannabis knowledge and track record. Great connections, breadth of practice. Support of the industry.’

  • ‘Steve Levine is one of the most trusted attorneys in the cannabis space. Marshall Custer and Yuefan Wang are well-respected lawyers.'

Key clients

  • PharmaCann, Inc.
  • The Green Joint
  • Royal Companies
  • Lightshade; Buddy Boy; PotCo
  • StayCon, LLC (Craft Concentrates)
  • RA’ Flower Brands
  • Agriscience Labs
  • Future Works
  • Clear Cannabis, Inc.
  • Former Futurevision Holdings, LLC Shareholders
  • Key Investment Partners
  • SLCC, LLC
  • LivWell Enlightened Health
  • NR ParentCo, LLC d/b/a Native Roots

Lawyers

Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Steve Levine, Marshall Custer

Other key lawyers

Megan Beebe, Lindy Martinez, Alyssa Samuel, Yuefan Wang