Benjamin M. Rattner

Ben Rattner is a New York cannabis attorney and founder of Rattner Law Group PLLC. He provides tailored, forward-thinking, and transparent legal counsel to cannabis, hemp, and ancillary businesses, supporting clients from pre-launch planning through ongoing operations and growth.

His practice spans transactional matters and litigation, including contract negotiation, deal structuring, brand licensing, intellectual property protection, regulatory compliance, commercial real estate, labor and employment, and mergers and acquisitions.

Ben takes an analytical, solutions-focused approach, helping clients navigate obstacles and identify practical opportunities to advance their businesses. He prioritizes clear advice, giving clients the information they need to make informed decisions.

By combining litigation experience with transactional counsel, Ben offers comprehensive legal support that addresses immediate challenges while anticipating longer-term needs. He works closely with clients to protect their interests, strengthen their operations, and position them to achieve their business goals.

Publications & Media Appearances

• The Lawsuit that Nobody’s Talking About Could Have Grave Implications for NY’s Social and Economic Equity Program  – NY Cannabis Insider, September 18, 2023
• Big Trouble Lies Ahead for New York’s Legal Cannabis Supply Chain – NY Cannabis Insider, April 3, 2023
• MSOs Beware: A NY Trademark Lawsuit Involving Cookies Foreshadows What’s to Come – NY Cannabis Insider, October 4, 2022
• Is New York Setting Up Adult-Use Cannabis Licensees to Fail? – NY Cannabis Insider, August 11, 20222
• Quoted in:  Another Proximity Protection Lawsuit Surfaces Against NY Cannabis Regulators, with Possibly More on the Way- NY Cannabis Insider, June 13, 2024
• Quoted in:  Confusion, Uncertainty in New York amid Fallout from Cannabis Audit and Resignation of Key Regulator –
• Green Market Report, June 6, 2024
• Quoted in:  New York License Winners Find Creative Ways to Sell Already – Green Market Report, January 17, 2024
• Quoted in:  N.Y. Cannabis Board Settles Suits, Paving Way for Dispensaries to Open
  – The New York Times, November 27, 2023
• Quoted in:  NY Promised Pot Store Loans Would Build Wealth and Create Equity.  Instead, They’re Loading Businesses with Steep Costs – The City, November 16, 2023
• Quoted in:  New York Cannabis Licensing Underway, but Questions Still Abound – Green Market Report, October 12, 2023
• Quoted in:  Smoke and Mirrors: Inside the Murky $200M Effort to Kickstart NY’s Marijuana Industry – NY Cannabis Insider, December 1, 2022

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