Bianchi Brandt

Justin Brandt is a founding partner of Bianchi & Brandt and an award-winning business attorney who has been representing clients in the cannabis industry for nearly a decade. With a deep understanding of the industry’s nuances and complex regulatory landscape, Justin works with a diverse range of clients, including multistate cannabis operators (MSOs), dispensaries, cultivation and processing businesses, and other cannabis-related ventures. He also serves as outside general counsel for various businesses across the U.S., helping clients navigate a wide range of business and legal challenges.

In addition to his cannabis expertise, Justin is a recognized authority on the emerging psychedelics industry. As society increasingly embraces some of these formerly criminalized substances, he assists clients in pursuing commercial endeavors within this evolving sector. In 2023, he spoke at SXSW on the panel Cannabis and Psychedelics: Where the Parallels Align and Diverge, where he discussed the similarities, differences, and future outlooks of these industries.

Beyond his role as an attorney, Justin provides Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) services as a mediator and arbitrator for cannabis-related disputes. Having worked in the cannabis industry for so long, Justin is uniquely qualified to help parties navigate the unusual challenges arising from conflicting laws and a nuanced regulatory framework. Whether mediating disagreements between cannabis operators or negotiating settlements related to licensing and compliance issues, Justin’s industry-specific expertise ensures efficient and practical solutions.

Justin’s extensive experience in the cannabis industry positions him as a thought leader, and he frequently shares his insights on the legal and business challenges facing this evolving market. He has been featured in numerous media outlets, including MJBizMagazine, Cannabis Business Times, Forbes, Politico, Marijuana Venture, Cannabis Industry Journal, mg Magazine, Arizona Attorney Magazine, The Denver Post, The Arizona Republic, AZBusiness Magazine, and the Phoenix Business Journal. He has also been recognized as a “Top 40 Under 40” honoree by both Marijuana Venture and the Phoenix Business Journal, earning notable recognition as a cannabis attorney and business leader.