Practice Area
Cannabis
Dispute
Resolution
George & George ADR Group is your trusted partner in Cannabis, Hemp, and CBD dispute resolution — providing mediation, arbitration, and negotiation services with unmatched expertise.
Trusted ADR Neutrals
Industry-Specific Cannabis Expertise
Mediation · Arbitration · Negotiation
Why ADR
Confidential
Disputes stay out of public courtrooms
Cost Savings
Thousands
Saved vs. traditional litigation costs
Coverage
National
Cannabis & hemp businesses across all states
Our Approach
Collaborative
Not adversarial — creative solutions for complex disputes
The Case for ADR
Why Mediation
& Arbitration
for Cannabis?
Cannabis remains a Schedule 1 controlled substance under federal law. Because courts are divided on enforcing cannabis-related contracts, disputes litigated in court face the risk of surprise decisions — judges may refuse to enforce agreements tied to a substance still federally illegal.
The cannabis industry is in a legally fragile state. Public conflict can create reputational damage that provides ammunition to lawmakers seeking to halt legislative progress — potentially setting the entire industry back years and costing millions.
Unlike adversarial litigation, ADR procedures are collaborative — allowing parties to understand each other's positions and craft creative solutions that courts may not be legally empowered to impose.
Key Advantage
Arbitration keeps confidential disputes out of courtrooms — protecting your business, your brand, and your relationships.
Cannabis Trichome Detail — The Science Behind the Industry
ADR Benefits
Three Compelling Reasons to Choose ADR
Confidentiality
Cannabis disputes settled through ADR remain private. No public court records, no media exposure, no damage to hard-won reputations.
Legal Certainty
Courts may refuse to enforce cannabis contracts on federal grounds. ADR sidesteps that risk entirely — giving parties binding, enforceable outcomes.
Creative Solutions
ADR allows parties to craft solutions courts cannot legally impose — preserving business relationships and finding outcomes that work for everyone.
Deep Industry Knowledge
Our Expertise in the
Cannabis Industry
George & George ADR Group understands the cannabis business from cultivation to dispensary — and how the various parties interact and need to work together to thrive.
Equipment Expertise
We Know the Tools & Technology That Run the Industry
Our neutrals possess extensive knowledge of the equipment and systems that power cannabis operations — enabling us to fairly evaluate technical disputes other mediators simply cannot.
With this knowledge, we can assist cannabis and hemp businesses nationally to settle disputes across all aspects of the industry — from genetics and cultivation to distribution and retail.
Who We Serve
Our Clients
We represent a broad spectrum of cannabis industry participants — and the non-cannabis businesses whose operations intersect with this rapidly evolving space.
Cannabis & Hemp Industry
Adjacent Industries
"We also work with a diverse lineup of non-cannabis companies evaluating regulatory and commercial considerations relevant to the cannabis business industry."
— George & George ADR Group
Take the Next Step
Ready to Resolve Your
Cannabis Dispute?
Please contact us for more information about how we can help you mediate or arbitrate your cannabis, CBD, or hemp dispute. Our team is ready to provide the highest level of quality, integrity, and efficiency.
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Mediation
Collaborative, confidential resolution with a neutral facilitator
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Arbitration
Binding decisions from industry-knowledgeable neutrals
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Negotiation
Expert guidance to reach mutually beneficial agreements
⚖️ Legal Disclaimer
Several states have decriminalized the possession, sale, and distribution of marijuana by individuals and entities that have obtained appropriate licensure from the state. Businesses and individuals should be aware that conduct decriminalized by states remains illegal under federal law, including but not limited to the Controlled Substances Act, 21 U.S.C. § 801 et seq. Using, possessing, distributing or selling marijuana is illegal under federal law, regardless of any state law, and those doing so face certain risks and may be subject to federal criminal prosecution. If convicted, the penalties may include a significant prison term, fine or both. Moreover, without pursuing a criminal prosecution, the federal government can seize, and seek the civil forfeiture of, real or personal property used to facilitate the sale of marijuana as well as money or other proceeds. Any information or legal advice provided by us is designed to counsel clients regarding the existing or proposed cannabis law. No information or advice we may give is intended to provide any guidance or assistance in violating federal law. Businesses and individuals should be cognizant that activities in this sector of the economy will continue to put them at some risk until the state and federal dichotomy is resolved.