The Law Office of Shay Aaron Gilmore – Cannabis Lawyer San Francisco
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California's Cannabis and Hemp
Industries Deserve a Lawyer Who
Actually Knows Them.

Shay Aaron Gilmore counsels cannabis and hemp operators, investors, and entrepreneurs throughout California — from licensing and regulatory compliance to M&A, leases, and corporate structure. Top 20 California Cannabis Lawyer. Statewide practice.

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Shay Aaron Gilmore – California Cannabis Business Lawyer

About the Firm

Statewide Cannabis and Hemp Business Counsel – Unswerving Integrity

Shay Aaron Gilmore represents cannabis and hemp business and investor clients across California – from the North Coast and the Bay Area to Los Angeles, the Central Valley, and the Sierra Foothills. Involved with cannabis and hemp law and policy at the local, state, national, and international levels.
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How we can help

Statewide representation for California cannabis and hemp businesses and investors.

Corporate Law

Entity formation, governance, and corporate transactions, including M&A, for cannabis and hemp businesses.

Commercial Contracts

Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating supply, distribution, licensing,  services, and other agreements.

Real Estate & Land Use

Cannabis-compliant commercial leases, land use entitlements, and property transactions statewide.

Regulatory Compliance

DCC licensing, hemp registration/authorization, & ongoing compliance across the cannabis & hemp supply chains.

Intellectual Property Law

Trademark registration, trade secret protection, and IP strategy for cannabis and hemp brands and products.

Venture Capital Counsel

Investment structures, term sheets, and financing for cannabis and hemp investors and operators.

Employment & Labor Law

Employment agreements, HR compliance, and workplace policy for cannabis and hemp businesses.

Administrative Law

Regulatory proceedings, agency advocacy, and government relations representation at local & state levels.

What Clients and Colleagues Say

Representing cannabis and hemp businesses, investors, and operators across California.

Shay is a spectacular attorney. He is exceptionally brilliant, and a treasure to work with. Shay is a top-notch cutting edge highly experienced well-known and well respected cannabis attorney, with vast knowledge and expertise. We are incredibly fortunate to have him for our attorney. Shay helps us with legalities, filings, negotiations, agreements, contracts, documents, business and corporate law, employment and labor law, real estate, and much much more. He keeps us up to date about the industry and the ever changing cannabis laws and regulations. He is excellent at translating legalese into simple English. Being an extraordinary negotiator, Shay has the unique ability and expertise of resolving multiple complex issues at once and bringing about beneficial solutions and positive outcomes. Shay's meticulous work and sharp analytical skills are amazing. His integrity, wisdom, and insights are invaluable.

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AvvoCannabis Law Client, Hired Attorney
<a href="https://www.avvo.com/attorneys/94114-ca-shay-gilmore-292829.html">Avvo</a>
I have worked with Shay Gilmore on an acquisition. Shay worked for the buyer and I worked for the seller. Shay was fast, knowledgeable, and knew what was important and what was not important. We completed the acquisition very quickly to the satisfaction of both buyer and seller. Subsequently, I retained Shay to set up a Delaware S-Corp for a new start up. I always admire and appreciate his responsiveness. I highly recommend Shay Gilmore.

Reviewer (Derek)

Source label (M&A Client · Avvo)

AvvoM&A and Business Formation Client
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Shay is an energetic, educated, and ambitious attorney. He is the rare sort of attorney who gets to know his clients and develops long-standing, close relationships with them that meet ongoing needs.

Reviewer (Lara, Attorney)

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Shay has been a tremendous help for my business. He offers knowledgeable expertise, reliability, and integrity. He's meticulous, efficient, and fair-minded.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Law Office of Shay Aaron Gilmore represents cannabis retailers, dispensaries, delivery services, cultivators, manufacturers, distributors, hemp businesses, investors, and ancillary businesses throughout California — at every stage from startup through exit.

The practice is fully statewide. Shay Aaron Gilmore represents cannabis and hemp businesses throughout California — including the North Coast, Bay Area, Los Angeles, San Joaquin Valley, Sacramento, Central Coast, Sierra Foothills, and beyond. The office is in San Francisco, but the practice serves clients wherever they operate in California.

The firm handles all aspects of California cannabis and hemp licensing — including DCC retailer, cultivator, manufacturer, and distributor licenses, local permitting, compliance audits, Metrc track-and-trace compliance, and regulatory defense before the Department of Cannabis Control.

Yes. Cannabis-compliant commercial real estate requires specialized knowledge of both landlord-tenant law and cannabis regulations. The firm advises cannabis operators on commercial leases, land use entitlements, property due diligence, and real estate transactions across California.

The firm advises on mergers and acquisitions, equity financings, asset purchases, management buyouts, joint ventures, and other corporate transactions involving California cannabis and hemp companies.

The Law Office of Shay Aaron Gilmore offers a free initial consultation. After that, retainer arrangements are available. Contact the firm to discuss your specific needs.

Serving Cannabis and Hemp Businesses Across All of California

From San Francisco and the North Coast to Los Angeles, the Central Valley, Sacramento, and beyond, the Law Office of Shay Aaron Gilmore represents California cannabis and hemp businesses and investors statewide.

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Updates on California cannabis and hemp regulations, DCC licensing changes, and industry news for operators and investors statewide

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