Bianchi Brandt

Justin Brandt is a founding partner of Bianchi & Brandt and an award-winning business attorney specializing in highly regulated industries, including cannabis and psychedelics. With a decade of experience representing clients across the cannabis sector, Justin counsels multistate operators (MSOs), dispensaries, cultivators, processors, and other related ventures. He also represents receivers in cannabis-related receiverships, working closely with stakeholders to safeguard assets, maintain operational continuity, and ensure regulatory compliance.

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.

As a thought leader, Justin frequently shares his insights on the legal and business challenges facing the cannabis industry’s evolution. 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. 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. 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 an attorney and business leader.