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Don Rodney Kight Jr.
also known as Rod Kight: Kight on Cannabis | The Definitive Word on Weed, Cannabis and Hemp Business Law
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Biography
Kight on Cannabis: The Definitive Word on Weed.
Rod Kight is an award winning lawyer, advocate, and author focusing his efforts on supporting providers, farmers, manufacturers, scientist, laboratories, and the retail industry surrounding the commerce of industrial hemp and legal recreational and medical cannabis. Visit the website: . [Note: Website goes live end of January 2018. Stay tuned!] I have a personal interest in cannabis. I experimented with it recreationally in college and, frankly, continued my “experimentation” off and on into adulthood.
In my mid-thirties I was diagnosed with testicular cancer and had to undergo chemotherapy treatments. I did not try cannabis as a medical aid at first. This was due to a misplaced belief that trying it as a medical aid would really be nothing more than using my illness as an excuse to get high. However, on a particularly difficult day when I was feeling miserable, I broke down and smoked marijuana with my brother. The experience was stunning and remarkable. Within fifteen minutes I felt significantly better and had an appetite for the first time in days. My flu- like aches subsided and my nausea disappeared. Certainly, I was not 100 percent better. However, I felt well enough to spend a pleasant evening talking with my brother. I ate two helpings of spicy Indian food and slept well enough to regain some lost energy. Had I not smoked marijuana that evening I would have remained in bed, not eaten, and spent most of the night tossing and turning, nauseated and in agony. My energy levels would have continued their steep decline and I would have been worse off for the next treatment.
Cannabis helped me through chemotherapy and I resolved at that time to become an advocate for its legalization. In addition to aiding with side effects of chemotherapy, new research suggests that it may also be important in treatment and even prevention of certain diseases.
I also have a long-time interest in business law. Law students do not typically have “majors” (or “minors”) in legal subjects in the same way that undergraduates do. However, a law student can choose to focus on a specific legal area by taking multiple courses in that area. In my case, I took every business law class that was offered in law school. As a philosophy major in college I was intrigued by the strange implications of being able to create a separate legal individual under the law and the tensions that such an arrangement could create between natural entities (i.e., people) and artificial entities (i.e., corporations). (That issue has been playing out in the Supreme Court recently, but in another context.) The metaphysics of the corporate veil and limited liability fascinated me.
Later, after starting my own law practice, the practical aspects of running a business— bookkeeping, marketing, taxes, employee management, financing, etc.— captivated me. Over the years, my law practice quickly migrated toward bankruptcy law. I eventually became a bankruptcy specialist and have represented numerous businesses through difficult reorganizations. I have also maintained a general business and commercial litigation of this is to say that being a cannabis business lawyer feels natural to me and was probably inevitable. Thank you for reading.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Business
90%
27 years
Bankruptcy and Debt
10%
27 years
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Licensed in Oregon for 9 years
State: Oregon
Acquired: 2016
No misconduct found
Licensed in North Carolina for 26 years
State: North Carolina
Acquired: 1999
No misconduct found
Location
Kight on Cannabis
84 Walnut Street, Suite 201, Asheville, NC, 28801
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Posted by Cheryl | June 26, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Debt Settlement
Most Knowledgeable, Most Efficient, Most Effective Lawyer
A few years ago Rod and his team resolved a student loan issue quickly & efficiently. He is most knowledgeable and doesn't waste time. He & his wife and staff were a pleasure to work with as well. Highly Recommend!
Posted by Robert | September 03, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Amazing Lawyer
100% recommend Mr. Kight to represent you. I hired him for a service and had nothing but an amazing experience from start to finish. He guided me through the process, his office took care of everything I needed to do and even did more for me than I was expecting! If you want a knowledgeable, straight...
Posted by anonymous | November 15, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt
Exceptional advocacy
After consulting with several attorneys in Asheville, we met with Rod and immediately realized we’d found the best. He provided great counsel and helped us resolve our bankruptcy case in a way that had significant outcomes for our family. His approach in both manner and substance stands in stark cont...
Posted by Evan | June 12, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt
Helping two disabled seniors.
My wife and I are in our mid 60's, disabled and on fixed income. We have been through really rough times the last 15 years. Family deaths, troubled children marriages, Domestic violence. Becoming disabled. Elderly parents needing aid 100's of miles away. Our finances were in shambles from helping our...
Posted by Crystal | December 06, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Knowledgeable, Professional and Credible
Mr. Kight accepted my case and provided me with hope during a gloomy time and all the information and options available to me. He is highly approachable and personable and welcomed any questions I might have. I would recommend Mr. Kight to anyone who is looking for an Attorney who will be in your c...
Don Rodney Kight Jr.'s Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I have worked with Mr. Kight many times over the past 14 years and have always found him to be extremely knowledgeable, professional and courteous. He's a great guy and an excellent attorney!"
"I highly recommend and endorse Rod Kight. I practice primarily in domestic/family law and have a number of complicated bankruptcy issues that come up in my domestic and business law practice. Rod is always my first call in such matters. He has successfully helped many of my clients and provided me advice on countless occasions. His knowledge of Bankruptcy and Debtor/Creditor law is second to none."
"I endorse Rod Kight as a bankruptcy lawyer. Whenever I have a difficult question regarding a technical aspect of the bankruptcy code, Rod is always willing to lend a hand. His expertise has been incredibly helpful to my own practice. His ability to comprehend the code and apply it to specific facts complements the thriving Chapter 11 practice he has built since becoming a certified specialist in bankruptcy law. Rod is also a great friend who seems to have an excellent rapport with clients and trustees - with everyone really. It is without hesitation that I recommend Rod for those seeking bankruptcy counsel."
"I have worked with Rod and against Rod and have found him to be conscientious, hardworking, reliable and reasonable. He is a specialist and I have no reservations in sending a client to him."
"I endorse this lawyer. Rod is a very good bankruptcy lawyer He is caring conscientious hard working and creative. I was Rod's mentor under a Bar sponsored program when Rod first started in 2000. He asked a lot of (good) questions. After about 5 years I started asking him questions!"
"Rod is an excellent lawyer and is highly effective for his clients. I highly recommend him."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Rod on several matters and have referred clients to him. Rod is very knowledgeable about bankruptcy law and has been a tremendous asset for me and my family law practice."
"I have worked with Rod on a number of cases. He is incredibly knowledgeable about bankruptcy law and has an intense concern for the well-being of his clients. Whenever I have a client in need of bankruptcy advice, or I simply have a bankruptcy question arise in one of my clients, I turn to Rod Kight. I would highly recommend him for any bankruptcy issue."
"I have had the opportunity to work with Rod in several bankruptcy cases over the years. I have always found Rod to be knowledgeable, passionate, and engaged. Rod truly cares about his clients best interests. I highly recommend Rod with any bankruptcy needs you may have."
"I endorse Don. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
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Experience
Honors
2019
Best Lawyers, Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights, Best Lawyers in America
2018
Best Lawyers, Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights, Best Lawyers in America
2016
North Carolina Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2016
Legal Elite, Business North Carolina Magazine
2014
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
Client Choice Award, Avvo
2012
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
N/A
Legal Specialist in Consumer Bankruptcy Law, North Carolina State Bar
N/A
Legal Specialist in Business Bankruptcy Law, North Carolina State Bar
N/A
Mediation Certification, North Carolina Superior Court
N/A
Avvo Superb Rated Lawyer, Avvo
Work Experience
2015 - Present
Attorney, Kight on Cannabis
1999 - 2015
Partner, Kight Law
Associations
2016 - Present
National Cannabis Bar AssociationMember
1999 - Present
North Carolina State BarMember
1999 - Present
North Carolina Bar AssociationMember
1999 - Present
28th Judicial District BarMember
North Carolina Bar Association
Bankruptcy Council Member
28th Judicial District Bar
Pro Bono Committee
OnTrack
Board of Directors
Education
1999
University of South Carolina School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1994
Furman University
Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2015
Book event
Cannabis Business Law
2012
National Business Institute CLE
"Bankruptcy and Foreclosure"
2012
Asheville Area Paralegal Association Spring Seminar
"The State of Bankruptcy Today"
N/A
multiple
Rod Kight is a frequent presenter on bankruptcy topics to attorneys, accountants, and real estate professionals
Publications
2018
Blue Ridge Hemp Co.
Legality of CBD
2017
Weekly Contributor
Cannabis Law Report
2017
Best Lawyers in America, Winter Business Addition
Beyond Rope & Dope
2015
Aspatore Book publication
Cannabis Business Law - What You Need to Know
2013
Inside the Minds (Aspatore Books)
"Best Practices for Filing Chapter 13"
2007
North Carolina Bar Association Foundation - CLE
NC Bankruptcy Practice Manual, 6th Ed.
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
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Q&A
My home is in pre-foreclosure and I have file Chapter 13 and it has been granted. I want to do a short sale but
21 Jun 2013
Q&A
I have a question about the Motion to Claim Exempty Property form in North Carolina
08 Jun 2013
Q&A
Can wells fargo repo your truck if they misplaced your payments?
22 May 2013