Experience

McAllister Law Office PC

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Legal Pioneer

  • Jan 2004 - Present

  McAllister Law Office, P.C. is a law firm that pioneers business, regulatory and litigation strategies for the cannabis and psychedelics spaces. From business transactions and corporate formation to regulatory compliance and litigation needs, McAllister Law Office provides the comprehensive expertise you need to operate successfully in the emerging spaces of cannabis and psychedelics. Sean McAllister is a recognized thought leader in these emerging industries and prides himself on relentlessly pursuing his client’s goals. Show less



McAllister Garfield, P.C.

• United States

• Founder/Shareholder

  • 2015 - 2021

  Sean McAllister is one of the nation’s leading cannabis business attorneys, licensed to practice law in both Colorado and California. Sean’s legal work focuses on the complex interplay between corporate law and state cannabis regulatory structures and federal law. Sean is an experienced attorney who helps his clients make important decisions when launching and operating their businesses, including: Choosing the correct corporate form (C Corp, LLC, S Corp, partnership, etc.), Helping clients bring in investment money while complying with state and federal securities laws, Structuring deals with lenders to bring in capital and pay it out while complying with state regulatory rules, Structuring corporate governance documents to ensure all of the owners understand how the business will operate, Helping clients understand the complex tax rules that effect the cannabis industry, including IRS Code 280E, Helping clients understand state’s cannabis regulatory regime, Helping clients understand the risks and other issues that arise under federal law (ex. FDA regulation, DOJ priorities), Defending companies or individuals in state administrative proceedings when there is an alleged rules violation, Helping clients buy and sell their businesses Helping clients plan exit strategies, and Assisting clients in understanding their intellectual property and how to protect it. In addition, Sean is an experienced litigator, having tried approximately 40 cases to a judge or jury. Sean has represented numerous business owners in civil litigation revolving around ownership disputes, breach of contract, employment law disputes, and other disputes. Sean defended and successfully resolved the nation’s first product liability lawsuit against a cannabis manufacturer. In addition, Sean has sued regulators over enforcement actions, litigated pesticide standards for cannabis grows at the state and local level, and negotiated settlements for some of the most serious cannabis rules violations. Show less