Paul Loney has practiced law for over 30 years. In 2009, Mr. Loney developed the legal blueprint for Oregon’s first private cannabis club, “Highway 420,” and the first National high-profile cannabis café, “Oregon NORML’s Cannabis Café.” Mr. Loney’s practice focuses on a variety of legal issues associated with cannabis, specifically in the areas of business law and regulatory compliance.

Paul Loney served as Oregon NORML’s legal counsel for over 13 years and has helped draft numerous cannabis-related legislative initiatives involving Oregon’s medical marijuana and recreational marijuana issues. He has assisted clients in drafting language for proposed additions to the laws and administrative rules on marijuana and hemp.

Mr. Loney regularly speaks at continuing legal education seminars, panels, conferences and lectures on the topic of marijuana business law. He also teaches courses on Oregon marijuana law and how to start cannabis related businesses throughout Oregon. Paul Loney has been a featured legal expert on Cannabis Common Sense and on Oregon NORML Presents.

Mr. Loney has helped businesses of all types from helping clients decide on the cortrect business structure for their needs, to drafting contracts and non-disclustre agreements to litigating on behalf of his clients in satet and federal courts.