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Passion and navigation through new ways of critical thinking in legal representation are the heart of Chris McHugh’s practice. That’s why after nearly two decades as both a criminal defense lawyer and civil litigation attorney, Chris now spends much of his time representing, consulting with, and advising entities and individuals on marijuana or hemp projects. This approach to practicing law combined with his array of legal experience gives Chris’ clients an advantage in this relatively new and ever-changing legal landscape. Chris took this interest and co-founded the firm’s Cannabis Law practice, of which he also serves as chair.You need an attorney ready to pivot when circumstances change.Success for a Cannabis business can greatly depend on the strategy and counsel of their attorney. No two states regulate marijuana the same way, and legal changes can and do happen on a daily basis. The biggest challenge facing businesses in the Cannabis industry is legal compliance. Organizations that deal with marijuana and hemp must have an attorney who not only understands the law, but creates real solutions to regulatory issues instead of retreading old ground.A practice built on litigation experience.Chris’ experience spans a wide range of litigation including representing small, midsized, and large companies in Kansas and Missouri state and federal courts, including the Eighth and Tenth Circuit Courts of Appeals. In particular, he has a strong focus in the construction and transportation industries. Further, his background in criminal defense means he knows how to be aggressive to get positive results, but also how to remain professional.His experience includes federal and state regulatory, trial, and appellate cases, with particular experience in criminal defense, transportation, class-action, intellectual property, construction, and commercial litigation cases. He has also defended multimillion dollar class actions.Chris also fully understands the challenges of effectively engaging in long periods of pretrial discovery and makes it a priority to give his clients space to focus on their business while he handles the legal issues. His dedication to each case, paired with his pride in being accessible, and his analytical and rhetorical skills make him a great business partner, especially for those in the construction, real estate, and transportation industries.

Listed skills include Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Appeals, Trade Secrets, and 10 others.