PROVIDING HONEST, RELIABLE BUSINESS COUNSEL FOR 30 YEARS

A Cannabis  Attorney At The Forefront Of The Industry

Chernis Law Group P.C. provides a full range of legal services to the cannabis industry throughout Los Angeles County, Orange County and all of Southern California. Founding attorney Michael S. Chernis helps clients navigate the complex and ever-changing legal environment facing commercial cannabis businesses. His services include:
  • Assistance with local and state license or permit applications
  • Regulatory compliance and IRS 280E audits
  • Drafting MSA’s and other forms of business agreements for licensed
    operators
  • Real property lease agreements for either landlords or tenants
  • Tax matters with CDTFA
  • Sales and purchases of cannabis licenses and brand licensing agreements
  • Advice concerning the manufacture and sale of Industrial Hemp and
    derivative products, including CBD and non-Delta 9 THC cannabinoids
  • Federal cannabis law policy and enforcement practices

He often consults with clients either seeking an entry point in the industry,
seeking reliable advice concerning the current laws and regulations, or
seeking solutions for future operations and licensing under the new
regulatory scheme. His clients include active licensed operators, businesses
and individuals seeking to obtain licensure, potential investors in a cannabis
business, landlords and ancillary services providers to cannabis businesses,
and manufacturers and distributors of industrial hemp products including
CBD and non-Delta 9 THC cannabinoids

Cutting-Edge Knowledge Of The Law

Attorney Chernis remains up to date on the latest changes to cannabis
laws, both local and state, which now include both medical and
recreational or adult use and seeks to arm his clients with that knowledge. It
is his prime directive to keep clients out of harm’s way, and he believes an
educated and informed client is critical to the equation. He assists clients in
understanding the unique challenges implicated by federal law, including:

  • The legality of hemp, CBD and products containing non-Delta 9 THC
    cannabinoids
  • The Federal Agriculture Act governing Industrial Hemp
  • IRS Regulation 280(e)
  • The Rohrabacher-Farr Amendment

As new issues arise that impact cannabis law and his clients’ interests, and
cannabis laws evolve, Mr. Chernis stays current with those changes to
adequately advise his clients and stay at the forefront of the practice area.

Access Trustworthy Cannabis Business Counsel Today

When you need guidance through the complexities of cannabis law, you can
turn to Chernis Law Group P.C. for service. To schedule your initial consultation, call Mr. Chernis at his Santa Monica Office at 310-566-4388 or send him an email.