Denise A. Pollicella

Denise A. Pollicella

also known as Cannabis Attorneys of Michigan

3.7
Rating: 8.7

Licensed for 29 years

Business Lawyer at Howell, MI
Practice Areas: Business, Corporate & Incorporation, Land Use & Zoning ... +2 more

4312 E Grand River Ave, Howell, MI

About Denise

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Business 40%

I practice all facets of business law, and specialize in creating and counseling businesses in the medical marihuana industry. My goal is educated, successful, risk averse clients.

26 years

40%
Corporate and Incorporation 20%

Corporation, LLC and Partnership formation, counseling and representation. Operating Agreements, Mergers, Buy-Sells and Litigation.

26 years

20%
Land Use and Zoning 20%

Regulatory licensing specialist for medical marihuana, liquor licensing, hookah bar licensing .

21 years

20%
Employment and Labor 10%

All facets of Labor and Employment Law. Employee Handbooks, Independent Contractor Agreements, Employment Contracts, Litigtation and Representation.

30 years

10%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 29 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 1996

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Pollicella & Associates PLLC d/b/a Cannabis Attorneys of Michigan (Main Office)

4312 E Grand River Ave, Howell, MI, 48843

Pollicella & Associates, PLLC & Cannabis Attorneys of Michigan

101 West Big Beaver, 14th Floor, Troy, MI

Pollicella & Associates, PLLC & Cannabis Attorneys of Michigan

250 Monroe Street NW, 4th Floor, Grand Rapids, MI

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Denise A. Pollicella's Reviews

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3.7 /5.0

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Posted by anonymous | April 10, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Business

Dishonest and Unresponsive

I gave her money after she assured me that certain laws were going to pass that directly affected my business. After almost a year of assurances, nothing has changed and she has not responded after multiple e-mails and voice mails. I would not recommend this attorney.

Posted by anonymous | February 21, 2016 | Land Use & Zoning

meh

Denise saw us twice on consultations with respect to zoning and permits. After we actually decided to hire her, she completely disappeared and stopped returning calls and emails. I have sent her 5 emails, one simply asking if she is ok, none of which were replied to. I would not recommend her. Sh...e made claims in our first consultation that she went back on in the second as if she had amnesia.

Posted by Hollie Heikkinen-STRIVE Financial | September 04, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Business

Well-versed & Passionate!

Being a business owner myself and working with Denise for nearly 6 years-I feel I have the authority and experience with her demeanor and professional knowledge to speak volumes about Denise and her practice. Denise is well-versed and passionate about serving her clients with the utmost service and i...ntegrity, yet is tenacious enough to ensure her clients continually experience growth in their businesses and are always evolving with the never ending changes in our government and laws. Denise is the perfect kind of leader...she leads through serving others and helping them to be the best that they can be!

Posted by Jeff | September 03, 2015 | Hired Attorney

Most professional

Denise Pollicella has been my attorney for over four years. When I needed her help she was always there to take care of any situation I had . Denise is very professional and fair. She has come to my rescue a few times and was greatly appreciated. I recommend Denise to all my family and friends becaus...e she has proven to me she will go above and beyond for her clients.

Posted by Aaron | September 03, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Cannabis Law

Most devoted lawyer in Cannabis field.

I've met with many attorneys for representation in my industry. The medical marijuana industry and none have been so involved and dedicated as Denise to this field with maintaining that level of professionalism you expect from your legal representation.

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Denise A. Pollicella's Lawyer Endorsements

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Timothy Lessing

Business lawyer | Jan 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Knowledgeable and tireless. You will not find a more caring, informed, and respectable Attorney for Business Law, Marijuana Law, Municipal Law, and a number of other specialities."

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Timothy Lessing

Litigation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.7 (Excellent)

Work Experience

2003 - Present

Founder and Managing Partner, Pollicella & Associates, PLLC

1998 - 2002

VP, Sec., General Counsel, Childtime Learning Centers

1996 - 1998

Associate Attorney, Floyd E. Allen & Associates

1995 - 1995

Legal Extern, Us Customs Service, Us Treasury

Associations

2015 - Present

State Bar of Michigan, Marihuana Law Section

Co-chair

2014 - Present

Michigan Cannabis Development Association

Chief Legal Counsel

2013 - Present

Howell Chamber of Commerce

2012 - Present

State Bar of Michigan, Business Law Section

2012 - Present

American Civil Liberties Union

2011 - Present

NORML Legal Committee

Sample of Legal Cases

Rodman v. TSFR Apple Ventures and Michigan Employment Sec. Comm.

Win

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Education

1996

Wayne State Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1989

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2016

Cannabis Attorneys Seminars

Medical Marihuana Law

2015

Oakland County Bar Association, Employment and Labor Law Committee

Medical Marihuana Law in Employment

2015

Cannabis Attorneys Seminars Medical Marihuana law

2015

Cannabis Attorneys of Michigan

Medical Marihuana Law

2014

Cannabis Attorneys Seminars

Medical Marihuana Law

2013

Cannabis Attorneys of Michigan

Medical Marihuana Law

2013

Cannabis Attorneys of Michigan

Medical Marihuana Law

2011

Cannabis Attorneys of Michigan

Medical Marihuana Law

2010

Cannabis Attorneys of Michigan

Medical Marihuana Law

Publications

2016

Culture Magazine Legal Contributor

2015

2014

Culture Magazine Legal Contributor

2013

Culture Magazine Legal Contributor

Languages

English

French

Activity

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