On Your Side. At Your Side.
Your one-stop-shop for success in the cannabis industry.

The legalized cannabis industry is taking off across the country, including Minnesota, presenting opportunities for entrepreneurs in growing, distribution, and retail. These new business ventures require careful preparation, especially when working through perplexing and shifting government regulations which can be daunting for new business creators already handling startup challenges.

Whether you are a legacy hemp business looking to expand or an established entrepreneur eyeing the recreational cannabis market, we understand your position—beyond startup, but not yet a corporate giant. You need a legal partner who speaks your language and understands your challenges.

We Cover Everything

Hellmuth & Johnson offers a comprehensive legal solution for cannabis businesses:

• Licensing and Compliance Strategies – Short-term and long-term planning, corporate structures, compliance policies, government responses
• Business Formation and Expansion Planning – Corporate documents and filings, mergers and acquisitions, investor deals
• Real Estate – Commercial leases, real estate purchases and sales
• Employment Law Guidance – Drug testing policies, employer response planning
• Contract Drafting and Review – Distribution agreements, service-level contracts, management agreements
• Litigation – Government actions, business lawsuits, zoning disputes

We Don’t Follow – We Lead.

While other firms struggle to keep pace with Minnesota’s evolving cannabis legal landscape, we have been actively shaping it from the beginning. With an appointed advisor to the state’s advisory council leading our practice and a team of experienced attorneys to draw from, we bring unique insight to mid-sized cannabis manufacturers and distributors.

Carol Moss leads the cannabis industry practice at Hellmuth & Johnson, guiding growers and retailers across the supply chain. Through her appointment to the Cannabis Advisory Council and role in the Minnesota Is Ready Coalition, Carol has established her influence in this emerging industry and effectiveness as a business partner. She also contributes her expertise through media appearances and speaking engagements to keep entrepreneurs up to date.

Our team doesn’t just know the law—they know the industry and can help you leverage it for success. We combine professional experience with an approachable style, turning your cannabis business goals into reality whether you are expanding from hemp or entering the cannabis market for the first time.

Leveraging extensive business connections, Hellmuth & Johnson has successfully guided numerous cannabis industry clients through business establishment and compliance. If you are ready to grow your cannabis business, share your vision with us, and we will build the legal framework to help you succeed. Contact us today—we can be your partners in cultivating cannabis business success.