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Donald E. Gies III
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Super Lawyers - Rising Star in Oklahoma Cannabis Law 2022, 2023 and 2024
Whether you're starting a new Oklahoma Medical Marijuana business or looking to restructure something that isn't working, I've got you covered. We serve over 400 cannabis clients and it is literally our job to think of the aspects of decisions that you haven't thought of yet, so that your professional horizon is clearly in your sights and you are prepared for questions or issues that arise, every step of the way. In the State of Oklahoma, where the cannabis statutory and legislative schemes are ever changing, the importance of being protected by someone plugged into the current environment will be an untouchable asset.
Practice Areas
- Cannabis & Marijuana Law
- Marijuana Business Formation, Medical Marijuana
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- DUI & DWI
- Business Law
- Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
Additional Practice Area
- Expungement
Fees
- Credit Cards Accepted
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Oklahoma
- Oklahoma Bar Association
- ID Number: #33889
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- Federal Circuit
- ID Number: United States District Court Western District of Oklahoma
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Languages
- English: Spoken, Written
- Spanish: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
- Managing Attorney
- Gies Law Firm, PLLC
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Education
- Oklahoma City University School of Law
- J.D. (2019) | Law
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- Honors: Dean's Honor Roll
- Activities: Alternative Dispute Resolution
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- Oklahoma State University - Stillwater
- B.A. (2009) | Business - Sports Management
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- Activities: Oklahoma State Track/Cross Country
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Awards
- Rising Star
- Super Lawyers
- Oklahoma Cannabis Law
Professional Associations
- Oklahoma Bar Association # 33889
- Member
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Publications
Articles & Publications
- Fake agents raid an Oklahoma marijuana farm, cops say. But the grower wasn’t fooled
- The Kansas City Star
- Fraudsters impersonate state agents in violent attempts to rob from Oklahoma marijuana growers
- KFOR Oklahoma's News 4 NBC
- Law Enforcement Investigating After Fake OBN Agents Show Up At Marijuana Grow
- CBS News 9 Oklahoma's Own
Speaking Engagements
- Cannabis Law & Litigation, Comanche County Bar Assoc. Luncheon, Lawton, OK
- Comanche County Bar Association
- Current status of Oklahoma Cannabis & Cannabis Law Litigation
- Cannabis Business Crash Course, Lucky Leaf Expo, Oklahoma City
- Lucky Leaf
- Cannabis Laws, Regulation and Compliance
- Marijuana Business Law in Oklahoma - Know the Salient Points of Marijuana Laws and Effectively Advise Your Clients, Continuing Legal Education, OnDemand Video
- National Business Institute
- Part 1: Powers of State Regulatory Agencies, Business Types Allowed, Marketing Restrictions, Zoning Requirements, Employment Rules and Restrictions for Cannabis Businesses, Negotiating Third-Party Agreements With Cultivators, Managers, etc., Premises Security Regulation Compliance, Preparing for State Regulatory Agency Inspections. Part 2- Legal Best Practices for Marijuana Product Packaging, and Testing: Labeling Rules: Product Dosage, etc.,Packaging Restrictions.
- Oklahoma Marijuana Business Law 2021 - Section I: The Legalization Landscape | Regulatory Compliance & Licensing, CLE, Oklahoma City
- National Business Institute
- Regulatory Areas of Concern in Oklahoma Who's Regulating What: State and Local Agency Enforcement Overview Land Use and Environmental Restrictions Premises Security Marketing and Advertising Restrictions Preparing for State Regulatory Inspections The Oklahoma Permitting and Licensing Process Identifying Licensing Requirements for the Business The Application Procedure, Step by Step Grounds for License Refusal Overcoming Application and Business Plan Red Flags
- Medical Marijuana Law in Oklahoma, Seminar, Oklahoma City, OK
- National Business Institute
- I will be presenting on the following topics dealing with Essential Business Considerations for Medical Marijuana Dispensaries: A. Marketing Restrictions for Marijuana Dispensaries B. Verifying Patient Information and Dosage Amounts C. Security and Control Requirements for Dispensaries and Producers D. Product Preparation and Packing Requirements E. Product Testing Requirements F. Complying with State Inspection Requirements G. Obtaining Trademarks H. Reporting Duties to the State
Certifications
- State Certified Mediator
- Supreme Court of Oklahoma
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