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Robert A. "Bob"
Hendricks

  • Senior Counsel
rhendricks@wnj.com
Grand Rapids
T 616.752.2291
F 616.752.2500

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Commercial marijuana activity has existed for decades – it just so happened to be illegal. Michigan has long been working to transform this industry into something that is lawful, regulated, licensed and taxed, and we now have a full complement of laws that make this possible. But it is much more complicated than simply flipping a switch. That’s where I come in.

Bob Hendricks brings almost four decades of commercial law experience to a broad range of business types and owners that seek entity formation, real estate, tax planning, contracting and other assistance. Since 2013, he has also been cultivating both a state-level leadership role and a prominent practice in the area of legal cannabis commerce, which now comprises the majority of his practice.

“It is both intellectually invigorating and personally rewarding to help shape an industry that has never existed before in a legal framework, in a way that benefits the most people and provides as many opportunities for growth as possible.”

— Robert A. "Bob" Hendricks

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  • Since December of 2017, Bob and his paralegal assistants have assisted many applicants with license submissions to Michigan for growers, processors, provisioning centers, transporters and testing labs in both the medical and adult use markets.
  • Represents providers of various ancillary business services, such as equipment suppliers and employment services.
  • Provides legal counsel to national and international companies seeking to conduct marijuana business in the Michigan marketplace.
  • Counsels Canadian companies developing marijuana business in Michigan.
  • Member of a 13-person drafting committee in Michigan that drafted the adult-use ballet proposal that passed on November 1, 2018.
  • Serves on work groups, advisory pan
  • Since December of 2017, Bob and his paralegal assistants have assisted many applicants with license submissions to Michigan for growers, processors, provisioning centers, transporters and testing labs in both the medical and adult use markets.
  • Represents providers of various ancillary business services, such as equipment suppliers and employment services.
  • Provides legal counsel to national and international companies seeking to conduct marijuana business in the Michigan marketplace.
  • Counsels Canadian companies developing marijuana business in Michigan.
  • Member of a 13-person drafting committee in Michigan that drafted the adult-use ballet proposal that passed on November 1, 2018.
  • Serves on work groups, advisory panels and other leadership roles assisting regulators in the development and expansion of the Michigan marijuana law.
  • Member of Attorney General Dana Nessel’s work group that advises on marijuana law in Michigan and at the federal level.
  • Leadership role with the Marijuana Regulatory Agency (MRA) to implement the disproportionately impacted communities initiative.

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        Robert A. "Bob"
        Hendricks

        • Senior Counsel
        rhendricks@wnj.com
        Grand Rapids
        T 616.752.2291
        F 616.752.2500

        My admin

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        Commercial marijuana activity has existed for decades – it just so happened to be illegal. Michigan has long been working to transform this industry into something that is lawful, regulated, licensed and taxed, and we now have a full complement of laws that make this possible. But it is much more complicated than simply flipping a switch. That’s where I come in.

        Bob Hendricks brings almost four decades of commercial law experience to a broad range of business types and owners that seek entity formation, real estate, tax planning, contracting and other assistance. Since 2013, he has also been cultivating both a state-level leadership role and a prominent practice in the area of legal cannabis commerce, which now comprises the majority of his practice.

        “It is both intellectually invigorating and personally rewarding to help shape an industry that has never existed before in a legal framework, in a way that benefits the most people and provides as many opportunities for growth as possible.”

        — Robert A. "Bob" Hendricks

        industries

        practices

        watch my videos