VGR Law Firm, LLC

VGR Law Firm, LLC was founded on the principle that participation in the regulated cannabis industry is for everyone who wants it. The attorneys at VGR have represented some of the biggest multi-state operators in the United States, as well as the small licensees who simply enjoy cultivating cannabis and want to make a legal career out of it. For both, we have obtained great results.

It comes down to why any of us find our careers fulfilling. Of course, part of running a business focused law firm that obtains state and local licenses for cannabis operators is seeking financial success, for us at VGR, and for our clients. But success in the regulated cannabis industry should not only be available to those that already have many of the advantages.

Valerio Romano, founder of VGR Law Firm, started his legal career as a criminal defense attorney in California. From 2006 to 2010 many of Valerio's clients were accused of cannabis related crimes. Sometimes Valerio succeeded in winning those cases on Fourth Amendment grounds, or the affirmative defense of participation in the medical cannabis industry. Sometimes there was no strong defense, and those people were convicted, and in some cases served lengthy federal prison sentences, just for growing cannabis.

We believe that the cannabis industry should be inclusive. Restorative Justice means something to us at VGR. Those that broke the law and paved the way for the regulated cannabis industry should not be left behind. Similarly, those that do not know anything about cannabis, but have achieved financial success elsewhere and now want to participate in this industry should have counsel who understand the market from all angles.