Cannabis Law Firm in Monroe County, New York

The Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA) of 2021 legalized the recreational use of marijuana throughout the state of New York. This legal framework also enabled municipalities to opt out of retail sales by prohibiting the establishment of dispensaries within their territories. While only a handful of towns in Monroe County, NY, have approved the sale of cannabis products, Rochester—the county seat and fourth-largest city in the state—is among them and represents a key business opportunity.  

Nonetheless, emerging into the rapidly growing cannabis market calls for careful consideration, especially when it comes to the industry’s legal complexities. To ensure ongoing compliance, businesses and entrepreneurs need a trusted cannabis lawyer. Monroe County has Kaufman McGowan PLLC, Corporate & Securities Counsel to the Cannabis Industry™.

Experienced Corporate Cannabis Lawyer in Monroe County, NY

Supporting clients across Upstate New York including Monroe County, cannabis attorneys at our firm have a firm grasp on the industry’s legal nuances. Enlist our assistance to guide you through the complexities of business and license applications, private funding, and compliance with both current and emerging laws.

Thinking about establishing or expanding your business in Monroe County? Cannabis law will likely apply, whether your business falls into the cultivation, manufacturing, distribution, or retail category. Regardless of your specific niche, our firm is the premier choice for trusted legal guidance. Within the short history of legal cannabis business operations in New York, our firm has already participated in more than $2 billion of financing and acquisition transactions, and we’ve proudly served our cannabis clients for more than six years. We also bring decades of combined experience in corporate and securities law to every partnership we enter.

How Our Monroe County Cannabis Law Firm Can Help You

If you’re seeking legal support to propel your cannabis venture, look no further than Kaufman McGowan PLLC.

Our firm provides services in:

• corporate & securities law
• mergers & acquisitions
• private placements
• public offerings
• SEC regulation
• lending transactions
• licensing
• cannabis regulation
• cannabis license applications
• real estate
• commercial contracts
• executive compensation
• corporate governance
• business formation
• corporate structure and reorganizations
• investment funds & firms
• due diligence analysis

We are available at our offices in Hauppauge, New York, Manhattan/New York County/New York City and Kingston, New York. We are available by phone at (631) 972-0042 or by contacting us here.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I grow or process cannabis in Monroe County if my town opted out of retail?

Yes. Opting out of cannabis retail does not prohibit cultivation, processing or distribution. Local authorities also may not prohibit the delivery of cannabis products into their jurisdiction, so brands can reach customers in opt-out towns.

Which Monroe County towns allow cannabis dispensaries?

Only a handful of towns in Monroe County have approved the sale of cannabis products. Rochester, the county seat and fourth-largest city in the state, is among them.

Does Kaufman McGowan represent cannabis brands in Monroe County?

Yes. Neil M. Kaufman and Sean J. McGowan lead our cannabis matters across New York, from offices in Hauppauge, New York City and Kingston. We help Monroe County cannabis brands, cultivators, processors and dispensaries with license applications, business formation, financing, M&A, due diligence and commercial contracts, and our firm has participated in over $2 billion of cannabis industry transactions. Call (631) 972-0042 to talk through your plans.