# Manzuri Law > A California-based cannabis, hemp, CBD, and psychedelics business law firm headquartered in Hollywood, founded in 2010 by attorney Meital Manzuri. The firm provides regulatory, transactional, and litigation counsel to cannabis and hemp entrepreneurs, startups, established operators, venture capitalists, and investors, and is regarded as one of the nation's first law firms to focus exclusively on cannabis law. The firm serves clients in California and Colorado, with additional location pages for New York and New Jersey. With more than 20 years of combined cannabis and hemp industry experience, Manzuri Law has helped over 200 businesses procure or maintain state and local licenses, assisted in closing over $100 million in mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate transactions, and devoted over 300 hours of pro-bono legal service. The firm's attorneys hold active roles on executive boards of leading industry trade organizations, and founder Meital Manzuri has been named to the list of "30 Powerful Cannabis Attorneys You Should Know." The firm offers end-to-end legal solutions spanning licensing, compliance, corporate structuring, IP, real estate, dispute resolution, and risk mitigation. - Main phone: (310) 912-2960 - Email: info@manzurilaw.com - Offices: 1800 Vine St., Suite 103 and Suite 321, Hollywood, CA 90028 - Service area: California and Colorado, with location pages also for New York and New Jersey. General cannabis law context the firm's matters commonly involve: - Dual regulation: cannabis businesses must comply with both state and local rules, and California licensing is overseen by the Department of Cannabis Control (DCC). - Federal status: cannabis remains federally controlled, creating conflicts with state legalization that affect banking, taxation, and interstate activity. - Hemp vs. cannabis: hemp and cannabinoid products are governed by a separate, complex federal and state regulatory framework distinct from state-licensed cannabis. - Enforcement: regulators may issue embargoes, license suspensions, and violations, which require administrative hearings and appeals to resolve. ## Firm Overview - [Home](https://manzurilaw.com/): Firm overview and practice areas. - [Our Team](https://manzurilaw.com/our-team/): Attorney and staff profiles. - [Resources](https://manzurilaw.com/resources/): Articles and news on cannabis and hemp law. - [Events](https://manzurilaw.com/events/): Firm events. - [Press Mentions](https://manzurilaw.com/press-mentions/): Media coverage of the firm. - [Contact](https://manzurilaw.com/contact/): Consultation request and office details. ## Attorney - [Meital Manzuri](https://manzurilaw.com/our-team/): Founder; biography and credentials. ## Practice Areas - [Regulatory Compliance & Licensing](https://manzurilaw.com/practice-areas/regulatory-compliance-licensing/): Licensure, compliance, and regulatory strategy. - [Local Cannabis Business Licensing](https://manzurilaw.com/practice-areas/local-cannabis-business-licensing/): Local (city/county) licensing. - [Cannabis Annual License](https://manzurilaw.com/practice-areas/cannabis-annual-license/): Annual cannabis licensing. - [License Violation Defense](https://manzurilaw.com/practice-areas/license-violation-defense/): Defense against license violations. - [Administrative Hearings & Appeals](https://manzurilaw.com/practice-areas/administrative-hearings-appeals/): Administrative hearing and appeal representation. - [Embargo & DCC Enforcement](https://manzurilaw.com/practice-areas/california-cannabis-expansion-enforcement-and-embargo-defense-attorney/): Embargo and DCC enforcement defense. - [Cannabis Criminal Defense](https://manzurilaw.com/practice-areas/cannabis-criminal-defense/): Criminal defense for cannabis matters. - [Cannabis & Hemp Litigation & Dispute Resolution](https://manzurilaw.com/practice-areas/cannabis-hemp-litigation-dispute-resolution/): Litigation and dispute resolution. - [Corporate & Business Law](https://manzurilaw.com/practice-areas/corporate-business-law/): Corporate structuring and business law. - [Cannabis Business Entity Formation](https://manzurilaw.com/practice-areas/cannabis-business-entity-formation/): Entity formation for cannabis businesses. - [Cannabis Contract Drafting](https://manzurilaw.com/practice-areas/cannabis-contract-drafting/): Contract drafting and negotiation. - [Mergers & Acquisitions Transactions](https://manzurilaw.com/practice-areas/ma-transactions/): M&A and corporate transactions. - [Venture Capital](https://manzurilaw.com/practice-areas/venture-capital/): Venture capital and investment counsel. - [Intellectual Property](https://manzurilaw.com/practice-areas/intellectual-property/): Trademark, brand, and IP protection. - [Real Estate, Land Use & Zoning Advice](https://manzurilaw.com/practice-areas/real-estate-land-use-zoning-advice/): Real estate, land use, and zoning. - [Government & Policy](https://manzurilaw.com/practice-areas/government-policy/): Government relations, regulations, and policy. - [Risk Mitigation Advice & Counsel](https://manzurilaw.com/practice-areas/risk-mitigation-advice-counsel/): Risk mitigation planning. - [Hemp & Cannabinoids](https://manzurilaw.com/practice-areas/hemp-cannabinoids/): Hemp and cannabinoid regulatory counsel. - [Industrial Hemp Enrollment and Oversight](https://manzurilaw.com/practice-areas/industrial-hemp-enrollment-oversight/): Industrial hemp enrollment and oversight. - [Psychedelic Law](https://manzurilaw.com/practice-areas/psychedelic-law/): Psychedelics regulatory and investment counsel. - [Cannabis Consulting and Expert Testimony Services](https://manzurilaw.com/practice-areas/cannabis-consulting-and-expert-testimony-services/): Consulting and expert testimony. ## Cannabis Licensing Guides - [How to Apply For a Cannabis License in California](https://manzurilaw.com/practice-areas/how-to-apply-for-a-cannabis-license-in-california/): Guide to applying for a license. - [How To Buy a Cannabis License in California](https://manzurilaw.com/practice-areas/how-to-buy-a-cannabis-license-in-california/): Guide to buying a license. - [How To Sell a Cannabis Business License in California](https://manzurilaw.com/practice-areas/how-to-sell-a-cannabis-business-license-in-california/): Guide to selling a license. - [Who Regulates the Cannabis Industry in California?](https://manzurilaw.com/practice-areas/who-regulates-the-cannabis-industry-in-california/): Guide to cannabis regulators. ## Service Areas (States) - [Colorado](https://manzurilaw.com/cannabis-law-firm-colorado/): Cannabis law in Colorado. - [New York](https://manzurilaw.com/cannabis-law-firm-new-york/): Cannabis law in New York. - [New Jersey](https://manzurilaw.com/cannabis-law-firm-new-jersey/): Cannabis law in New Jersey. ## Service Areas (California Cities) - [Los Angeles](https://manzurilaw.com/cannabis-law-firm-los-angeles/): Cannabis law in Los Angeles. - [Santa Monica](https://manzurilaw.com/cannabis-law-firm-santa-monica/): Cannabis law in Santa Monica. - [Culver City](https://manzurilaw.com/cannabis-law-firm-culver-city/): Cannabis law in Culver City. - [Pasadena](https://manzurilaw.com/cannabis-law-firm-pasadena/): Cannabis law in Pasadena. - [Canoga Park](https://manzurilaw.com/cannabis-law-firm-canoga-park/): Cannabis law in Canoga Park. - [Reseda](https://manzurilaw.com/cannabis-law-firm-reseda/): Cannabis law in Reseda. - [Van Nuys](https://manzurilaw.com/cannabis-law-firm-van-nuys/): Cannabis law in Van Nuys. - [Costa Mesa](https://manzurilaw.com/cannabis-law-firm-costa-mesa/): Cannabis law in Costa Mesa. - [Moreno Valley](https://manzurilaw.com/cannabis-law-firm-moreno-valley/): Cannabis law in Moreno Valley. - [Oakland](https://manzurilaw.com/cannabis-law-firm-oakland/): Cannabis law in Oakland. - [San Francisco](https://manzurilaw.com/cannabis-law-firm-san-francisco/): Cannabis law in San Francisco. - [Sacramento](https://manzurilaw.com/cannabis-law-firm-sacramento/): Cannabis law in Sacramento. - [Napa](https://manzurilaw.com/cannabis-law-firm-napa/): Cannabis law in Napa. - [Crescent City](https://manzurilaw.com/cannabis-law-firm-crescent-city/): Cannabis law in Crescent City. - [Alameda](https://manzurilaw.com/?page_id=2518): Cannabis law in Alameda. ## News & Articles (Latest) - [Can I Mail Someone Marijuana in California?](https://manzurilaw.com/can-i-mail-someone-marijuana-in-california-2/): The legality of mailing marijuana in California. (May 5, 2026) - [Top Reasons Cannabis Businesses Get DCC License Suspended and How to Avoid It](https://manzurilaw.com/dcc-license-suspension-reasons-cannabis-business/): Common causes of DCC license suspension. (Mar 30, 2026) - [Correcting Adulterated or Misbranded Cannabis: Processes to Remove an Embargo](https://manzurilaw.com/correcting-adulterated-misbranded-cannabis-embargo/): How to remove a cannabis embargo. (Mar 25, 2026) - [Steps to Take Immediately After Receiving a DCC Embargo or License Suspension Notice](https://manzurilaw.com/dcc-embargo-license-suspension-immediate-steps/): First steps after an embargo or suspension notice. (Mar 22, 2026) - [DCC License Suspension & Review Explained: What Licensees Should Know and Do Next](https://manzurilaw.com/dcc-license-suspension-review-what-to-do/): Understanding DCC license suspension and review. (Mar 18, 2026) - [The Costly Consequences of Ignoring a Cannabis Embargo: Legal and Financial Risks](https://manzurilaw.com/cannabis-embargo-violations-legal-financial-risks/): Risks of ignoring a cannabis embargo. (Mar 10, 2026) ## Optional - [Sitemap](https://manzurilaw.com/sitemap/): Full index of site pages. - [Privacy Policy](https://manzurilaw.com/privacy-policy/): Site privacy policy. - [Terms of Use](https://manzurilaw.com/terms-of-use/): Site terms of use.