John Mackewich
John Mackewich
John Mackewich has extensive expertise assisting licensed operators, investors and suppliers within the cannabis space. He guides them through the complex regulations of this industry to guarantee compliance across all legal aspects of their businesses.
Since 2012, he has been helping his clients obtain cultivation, processing and dispensary licenses across the country. Furthermore, he provides them with advice on regulatory and compliance matters they must contend with daily.
Early Life and Education
Mackewich was born in Mount Clemens, Michigan on June 17th 1971. He is the beloved husband of Donna Lynn Mackewich and proud papa to Madison Lonnstrom. A graduate of the University of Michigan, his passion lies in law practice where he enjoys helping clients with their legal matters. Additionally, he loves sports and spending time with family and friends; furthermore he belongs to both American Bar Association and State Bar of Michigan. Hobbies include reading, traveling, watching sports events as well as photography and art – plus lifelong learner who seeks new knowledge daily. An avid reader since childhood – Mackewich always finds new books to read!
Professional Career
John Mackewich is the founder and managing partner of Mackewich, PLLC, which specializes in marijuana and industrial hemp law. Its practice group includes attorneys with years of experience assisting operators, investors and suppliers within this industry. John guides clients through the complexities of marijuana laws to guarantee compliance across all legal aspects of their businesses. Since 2012 he has been drafting cultivation, infuser/processing and dispensary licenses for cannabis companies while helping address regulatory and compliance challenges they face daily. As an experienced speaker on marijuana law throughout the Midwest region, John is highly sought-after for his expertise on these topics.
In addition to his professional career, he is the founder of The Music Foundation – a non-profit organization that provides musical education to students in northwest Ohio. To date, they have assisted 275 students with their learning journey and strive to ensure every child in Northwest Ohio receives an exceptional music education.
Achievements and Honors
Mackewich is an accomplished lawyer with expertise in corporate law, patent law, intellectual property rights and business and commercial litigation. His practice encompasses corporate transactions and mergers/acquisitions as well as securities law, patents, intellectual property licensing and trade secrets protection. Furthermore, he has experience with public company stock and bond offerings as well as SEC best practices for corporate governance and public disclosure. For the past three years he has been recognized by Michigan Super Lawyers Rising Star status; furthermore he belongs to both the Toledo Bar Association and American Bar Association plus fellow of Institute of Continuing Legal Education.
Personal Life
John Mackewich is a lawyer specializing in marijuana law. As part of Mackewich, PLLC, he offers legal support to operators, investors, and suppliers within the cannabis industry. With years of experience drafting cultivation licenses, infusion/processing permits and dispensary permits for businesses across America as well as helping them navigate complex regulatory issues related to cannabis businesses, John Mackewich knows exactly how to help his clients navigate this space effectively.
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