Introduction

Missouri became the 33rd state to legalize medical cannabis when Amendment 2 passed with 65 percent of the vote in November 2018, and The Harshman Law Firm, LLC was already positioned to serve clients in that emerging legal space. Established in Kansas City in 2004, the firm participated in Missouri’s cannabis legalization process from the outset, attending historic public forums, advising entrepreneurs on the new regulatory landscape, and educating law enforcement and judicial system personnel on what the new laws actually required of them and permitted for patients. That early and sustained involvement built practical knowledge that goes well beyond reading the statute and translates into effective representation for cannabis businesses and patients operating under Missouri law.

The firm operates from 1201 NW Briarcliff Parkway, Suite 200, in Kansas City, Missouri, and handles three practice areas: Missouri cannabis law, criminal defense, and personal injury. Phone: (816) 343-8679. Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Practice Areas

Missouri Cannabis Law: The firm provides comprehensive legal support to cannabis businesses and individuals operating within Missouri’s regulatory framework. Services cover the full lifecycle of a cannabis enterprise, from initial business formation through licensing, compliance, and, where necessary, appeals of adverse regulatory decisions.

Facility License Applications: Missouri cannabis licenses are competitive and procedurally demanding. The firm assists applicants in assembling and submitting complete, well-supported facility license applications across the various license categories available under Missouri law.

License Denial Appeals: When a license application is denied, the firm pursues appeals through the appropriate regulatory and legal channels. Understanding the specific grounds for denial and the procedural requirements for appeal is essential to succeeding in this work.

Cannabis Business Formation: Starting a cannabis business in Missouri requires choosing the right legal structure, ensuring compliance with ownership and reporting requirements, and documenting the enterprise appropriately. The firm handles these formation matters.

Cannabis Compliance and Consulting: Businesses operating in the Missouri cannabis industry face ongoing compliance obligations that change as regulations evolve. The firm advises clients on maintaining compliant operations and addresses compliance issues before they become enforcement problems.

Medical Cannabis Patient Rights Advocacy: The firm actively defends medical cannabis patients who face criminal prosecution despite operating within the rights granted to them by Missouri voters through Amendment 2. Protecting those rights in court requires attorneys who understand both the criminal system and the cannabis regulatory framework.

Criminal Defense: Beyond cannabis-specific criminal matters, the firm handles general criminal defense cases for individuals facing charges across a range of criminal offenses.

Personal Injury: The firm represents clients injured in motor vehicle accidents, slip and fall incidents, and other situations involving third-party negligence in the Kansas City area, pursuing compensation for medical costs, lost wages, and other damages.

Attorney Profiles

The Harshman Law Firm was established in 2004 and has developed its cannabis law practice through direct participation in Missouri’s legalization process over more than a decade. The firm participated in public forums and industry events, advised entrepreneurs and caregivers on the regulatory structure, and provided education to law enforcement and judicial personnel on cannabis law requirements. This sustained involvement predates and accompanies the formal legalization of medical cannabis in Missouri, giving the firm a historical perspective on the regulatory evolution that most attorneys who entered the cannabis space later simply do not have.

The firm is reachable at (816) 343-8679, with fax at (816) 673-7501.

Location and Service Area

The Harshman Law Firm, LLC serves Kansas City, Missouri and the surrounding area.

Address: 1201 NW Briarcliff Parkway, Suite 200, Kansas City, MO 64116
Phone: (816) 343-8679
Fax: (816) 673-7501
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Website: cannabislawkc.com/

Client Focus

The firm serves cannabis businesses seeking licensing or compliance help, medical cannabis patients whose rights are threatened by criminal prosecution, individuals facing criminal charges, and personal injury claimants in Kansas City. Cannabis clients benefit from a firm that was present at the beginning of Missouri’s legalization process and has tracked regulatory developments continuously since then. Criminal defense and personal injury clients receive focused representation in their respective areas.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was the firm established?
The Harshman Law Firm, LLC was established in 2004, making it one of the longer-running cannabis-focused practices in Missouri.

What cannabis law services does the firm provide?
Facility license applications, license denial appeals, cannabis business formation, compliance consulting, and patient rights advocacy.

Does the firm defend medical cannabis patients in criminal proceedings?
Yes. The firm defends patients whose rights under Amendment 2 face challenge through criminal prosecution.

Does the firm handle personal injury cases unrelated to cannabis?
Yes. The firm represents clients injured in motor vehicle accidents, slip and fall incidents, and other personal injury matters in Kansas City.

What are the office hours?
Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Call (816) 343-8679.

Closing

Kansas City individuals and businesses operating in the cannabis sector, or clients facing criminal charges or personal injury matters, can contact The Harshman Law Firm, LLC at (816) 343-8679. The firm has been engaged with Missouri cannabis law since before legalization and brings that sustained, practical experience to every cannabis-related matter it handles.

Visit cannabislawkc.com/ for more information about the firm and its practice areas.