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Matthew Cleary
also known as Mat Cleary
About Matthew
Biography
Mat has been a strategic counsel for businesses of all sizes since becoming an attorney in 2015. Over the course of four years in private practice, Mat advised over 200 unique businesses in their transactional, licensing, regulatory compliance, and strategic needs in heavily-regulated industries, often serving as an outside general counsel. He then moved in-house and spent the next 5-6 years holding titles such as Director of Regulatory Operations, VP of Business Affairs, General Counsel, and COO for operations ranging from $30 million annual to $1 billion annually. Mat is an expert in strategic planning for both asset protection and growth. Mat is currently a Vancouver, WA area estate planning attorney as well as a small business strategic advisor for the greater Portland/Vancouver metro area.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 350-500 per hour
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Washington for 10 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2015
No misconduct found
Licensed in Alaska for 9 years
State: Alaska
Acquired: 2016
No misconduct found
Location
Heritage Corporate & Legacy Advisors
11101 NE 14th Ave, Vancouver, WA, 98684
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Posted by Debbie | April 30, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Trusts
Matthew helped me with a trust
Trust Matthew is efficient, knowledgeable, professional and very personable. He set up a trust for me and I'm very glad to have it done.
Matthew Cleary's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. I have had the opportunity to work with Matt on both regulatory issues and litigation issues involving cannabis businesses in the state of Washington. Matt has a wide reaching breadth of knowledge in this industry and has a passion to make sure the companies he works are fully informed of the legal issues and/or business issues which can make or break an I-502 business."
Margaret Widlund
Corporate and incorporation lawyer | Aug 16
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"Matt is a thoughtful attorney with significant expertise representing corporate cannabis clients in licensing and transactional matters."
Anne van Leynseele
Corporate and incorporation lawyer | Aug 16
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"Matt is a wealth of knowledge on cannabis business law."
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Experience
Work Experience
2022 - 2024
General Counsel, Power Source Inc.
2021 - 2022
Vice President of Business Affairs, Chalice Brands Ltd.
2020 - 2021
Director of Regulatory Operations, Nectar Markets LLC
2019 - 2024
Managing Partner; Senior Transactional Counsel, Cultiva Law PLLC
2017 - 2018
Attorney, Van Kampen & Crowe, PLLC
2015 - 2016
Attorney, NWMJ Law, PLLC
Associations
2017 - 2019
Cannabis Tech MeetupEvent Organizer
Education
2014
University of Colorado - Boulder
JD - Juris Doctor
2011
State University of New York, College at Oneonta
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2017
Recreational Marijuana Business Law in Washington
Washington Marijuana Taxation: The Latest Rules
2017
Recreational Marijuana Business Law in Washington
Banking and Financing for the Marijuana Industry
2016
The Hemp and Cannabis Fair
Licensed Marijuana Business
2016
King Cannabis Expo
Washington Cannabis Leasing, Property Negotiations, and Obtaining a License
2016
CannaCon Anchorage
Alaska Cannabis Regulation
Publications
2017
Marijuana Venture Magazine
Cannabis Business Issues: Washington Clustering
2017
Marijuana Venture Magazine
Cannabis Business Issues: Bankruptcy
2017
Marijuana Venture Magazine
Cannabis Business Issues: Advertising
2017
Marijuana Venture Magazine
Cannabis Business Issues: Sabotage
2015
iUniverse publication
The Law of Bitcoin
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
In WA State, my dad died with no will. He has no spouse. His home is to be divided amongst
04 Jun 2025
Q&A
We're acquiring another company, and some tech initiatives may be gun-jumping. What should I do?
30 May 2025
Q&A
II am not on deed but on loan
03 Jun 2025