Our Practice

Entrepreneurs need their attorneys to know the law, but more importantly, they need attorneys who understand what it's like to found and build  a company. Berke Law Group's clients benefit from this unique combination of experience and strategic legal analysis.  

In today's real estate market, landlords, tenants, buyers and sellers need experienced counsel to guide them. Whether it's office/retail leasing or challenges associated with environmentally impacted properties, Berke Law Group's clients are able to successfully close their transactions using innovative solutions and novel risk allocation mechanisms.

All lenders require Phase I Environmental Assessments which inevitably lead to Phase II onsite soil testing. Call Berke Law Group before allowing any onsite soils testing, particularly if the property ever had a  gas station, dry cleaner and manufacturing facility onsite. Clients can limit their liability by getting Berke Law Group involved before onsite testing is performed.

Ensure "your business stays in business" by complying with all applicable laws and regulations.

The Berke Law Group’s compliance assessment programs incorporate requirements from the Cole Memo, the Bank Secrecy Act/Anti Money Laundering Control Act, the FinCEN Guidelines, and each state’s medical/recreational marijuana laws. 

The Berke Law Group is wholly focused on satisfying state-licensed cannabis, CBD and hemp business’ banking, corporate, real estate, and compliance needs.

Beyond regular banking services, clients receive guidance related to corporate ownership structures that maximize tax advantages despite IRC Section 280e and on-going compliance services that ensure continued legal and profitable operations. 

The cannabis industry is one of the fastest growing industries in the U.S. However, access to banking services remains severely limited because marijuana is illegal federally. In addition, cannabis businesses must navigate a plethora of complex legal and regulatory requirements to ensure they operate legally and avoid prosecution under state and federal law. These concerns include:

• costly application process and expensive on-going compliance requirements for cannabis bank accounts;
• Exposure to potential liability for money laundering; 
• A complex, ever-changing state regulatory framework; and
• Handling large quantities of cash.

Berke Law Group's unique solutions to these problems:

• Ensure its clients have access to normal business bank accounts or the best possible alternatives.
• Develop and implement optimum corporate/LLC ownership structures to take maximum advantage of current tax laws, despite IRC Section 280e.
• Provide internal policies and procedures that ensure compliance with state cannabis laws and protect the business from losing its bank account.
• Provide on-site compliance audits that incorporate all applicable federal and state laws, regulations and guidelines, which ensure your cannabis business complies with its legal obligations.