Bio
PDF VERSIONRyan V. Stearns’ practice focuses on commercial real estate, including the representation of public REITs, private equity groups, and investors in connection with the acquisition, sale, development, leasing, ground leasing, and financing of a variety of asset classes.
Additionally, Ryan serves as the Co-Leader for the Firm’s Cannabis Practice Team where he advises cannabis companies and related businesses, including hemp and CBD-based companies, with issues related to legal cannabis business activities and real estate transactions.
Additionally, Ryan serves as the Co-Leader for the Firm’s Cannabis Practice Team where he advises cannabis companies and related businesses, including hemp and CBD-based companies, with issues related to legal cannabis business activities and real estate transactions.
Articles & Publications
- Author, "Unique Issues in Cannabis-Related Transactions," New York Law Journal, July 2019
- Author, "Licensing Prep: 4(20) Steps Prospective Applicants Can Take Right Now," CannaBuff, March 29, 2022
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Ryan V. Stearns, Thomas B. Hughes and Joseph W. Schafer Author Article "Licensing Prep: 4(20) Steps Prospective Applicants Can Take Right Now," for April Edition of Cannabuff
April 6, 2022
Press Releases
Ryan V. Stearns Named to the National Law Journal’s 2022 Cannabis Law Trailblazers List
April 1, 2022
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Ryan V. Sterns and Joseph W. Schafer Quoted in Buffalo Business Frist Article "First Retail Adult-use Cannabis Applicants Will be Those Convicted of Marijuana Offenses"
March 11, 2022
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Ryan V. Stearns Appeared on WGRZ Discussing Rules and Regulations for Farmers to Start Growing in New York State
February 23, 2022
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Corporate Blog
Empire State Cannabis Update: Conditional Adult-Use Cultivation & Processor License Overview and Impact
February 22, 2022
In The news
Ryan V. Stearns Appeared on WGRZ Discussing New York Farmers Ability to Start Growing Recreational Cannabis
February 22, 2022
Client Alerts
Empire State Cannabis Update: OCM Cease & Desist Letters Make Clear & Present Threat to Gray Market Operators
February 14, 2022
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Ryan V. Stearns and Joseph W. Schafer Quoted in Buffalo Business First Article "Would-be cannabis businesses, be warned: New York state sends clear message on 'gifting' weed"
February 10, 2022
