Craig Small Email and Phone Number

Craig Small has been practicing cannabis law since 2008. As one of the first cannabis lawyers in the State of Colorado to dedicate his practice to cannabis law he has worked with clients to develop best practices within the cannabis industry to achieve maximum business performance and strict regulatory compliance. His main practice areas include M&A transactions, intellectual property protection and regulatory compliance but his work with cannabis clients has allowed him to assist them in a variety of additional legal issues they face such as real estate transactions, labor and employment issues, and litigation.

Craig Small is senior counsel to Hoban Law Group. Mr. Small is a Past President of the Boulder County Bar Association and is an active member of the Colorado Bar Association and the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws. Mr. Small was appointed by the Governor of Colorado to participate in the Amendment 64 Marijuana Task force. The members of the A64 Marijuana Task Force were charged with finding practical and pragmatic solutions to the challenges of implementing Amendment 64 while at all times respecting the diverse perspectives that each member brought to the work of the Task Force. The Task Force's job was to respect the will of the voters of Colorado in implementing Colorado retail marijuana law.Mr. Small attended Syracuse University where he received his Bachelor’s degree in Philosophy. Upon graduation, Mr. Small relocated to the Roaring Fork Valley, working as an information technology consultant for several years. Wanting to combine his expertise in technology and interest in law, Mr. Small pursued his Juris Doctorate at Golden Gate University in San Francisco and continued his law education with a Master of Laws in Intellectual Property Law. During that period, he interned with several law firms including the Thai Intellectual Property Law and International Trade Court in Bangkok, Thailand.As a longtime resident of the Roaring Fork Valley before embarking on his law education, Mr. Small was happy to return to the state that he loves. He started the Law Office of Craig Small to offer his legal services to the local and state communities that share the same values he holds; honesty, integrity and commitment to excellence. In his free time, Mr. Small enjoys telemark skiing, reading science fiction/fantasy and hockey (as a player and a fan).Bar Admissions: Colorado, 2009 California, 2007

The Law Office of Craig Small offers a wide spectrum of legal services including domestic relations law (family law), business law, marijuana law and intellectual property law as well as other general legal services. The goal of the practice is to provide the highest degree of integrity, competency, and professionalism in solving your legal needs.

Advocate work to make a significant contribution to the delivery of legal services by increasing access to justice and narrowing inequities in the legal system.

Conducted trademark prosecutions, oppositions and cancellations for submission to the U. S. Patent and Trade Office. Drafted civil pleadings, pre-trial motions, oppositions, discovery responses and settlement agreements. Prepared trademark searches and preliminary trademark clearance opinions.

Project Manager specific to partner's requests.

Prosecuted trademarks with the USPTO: from initial filings through Office Actions responses and final registrations. Prepared TTAB complaints and litigation documents. Authored civil litigation memorandums and responded to opposition motions. Prepared office memos advising attorneys of copyright and trademark liability. Performed initial trademark clearance analysis to advise clients on trademark availability.

Created, modified and submitted criminal defense pre-trial motions promoting various social issues including California’s Compassionate Use Act. Participated in client intake and defense strategy meetings. Assisted attorney’s representing clients in Federal Court. Researched and created procedures to formulate California non-profit organizations.

Created, amended and dissolved business entities in California and Delaware. Researched and drafted memo regarding Lanham Act and Right of Publicity liability for client’s website. Produced escrow instructions to transform LLC interests into tenancy in common interests.

Performed four week internship and observation of Thailand's specialized IP court under the guidance of senior judges. Delivered 3 hour presentation, “Domestic Intellectual Property Law: A Thai/U.S. Case Study Comparison”, to approximately 60 members of the Thai CIPIT, staff, law school faculty, students, and representative from major IP legal firms in Bangkok. The purpose of this presentation was to identify issues and resolutions in IP law using each nation’s respective civil code or common law system.

Designed, implemented and supported Information Technology infrastructures to drive business models securely, efficiently and effectively with a focus on a higher ROI. Developed of WAN/LAN Solutions with a concentration in Disaster Prevention and Recovery. Specialized in Thin-Client solutions for mobile/remote users and network administration. Assembled and supported of a wide variety of Enterprise Software Solutions and off the shelf technologies. Demonstrated perpetual initiative towards building client/consultant trust, career growth and industry comprehension. Developed personal relationships with IT leaders in the Roaring Fork Valley and industry. Fostered community relationships and values through donation of mission critical services to non-profit organizations.

Designed, implemented and supported Information Technology infrastructures to drive business models securely, efficiently and effectively with a focus on a higher ROI. Developed of WAN/LAN Solutions with a concentration in Disaster Prevention and Recovery. Specialized in Thin-Client solutions for mobile/remote users and network administration. Assembled and supported of a wide variety of Enterprise Software Solutions and off the shelf technologies. Demonstrated perpetual initiative towards building client/consultant trust, career growth and industry comprehension. Developed personal relationships with IT leaders in the Roaring Fork Valley and industry. Fostered community relationships and values through donation of mission critical services to non-profit organizations.

Oversaw technology infrastructure including wireless technology, email hosting and Web services. Spearheaded the first technology program for teachers to share student information with parents via a secure web interface. Initiated and managed the development of school Web site (www.aspencds.org) Instructed children in grades Pre-K to 8th grade on computer architecture, typing and MS Office suites with an emphasis on classroom use. Highlighted the ethics of technology responsibility in learning and in everyday use. Oversaw design and completion of 2001 school yearbook.

Maintained site and operation systems to ensure maximum uptime. Collected, compile and selected material for data acquisition, research and entry. Site is located at www.wildernet.com

Lead bartender at the Little Nell Hotel, a Five Star/Five Diamond Relais & Chateaux establishment. Catered to high profile guests and celebrities to insure prompt, professional and discrete service.

Performed administrative tasks as assigned by my Supervisor. Organized correspondence relating to the Endangered Species Act. Observed various manners of legislative acts behind closed doors and in open sessions.