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Cannabis Law
The use, sale and possession of cannabis in the United States is still illegal under federal law. However, some states have created exemptions for medical cannabis use, as well as decriminalized non-medical cannabis use. JDW Counsel stays current with regulations and laws to help clients achieve goals ranging from growing, selling and investing in the cannabis industry
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Meet our Fearless Leader
Jana Weltzin was born and raised in Fairbanks, Alaska. Ms. Weltzin focuses her legal practice on land use and zoning law, medical marijuana law in Arizona and recreational marijuana business law and regulation compliance in Alaska. Ms. Weltzin provides representation for her cannabis clientele relating to business structure, permitting/licensing, land use applications and hearings, conditional use permits, investment connections and presentation, regulation compliance, real estate commercial leasing and purchases, operations, and general activism for the cannabis industry.
Ms. Weltzin played an invaluable role during the 2015 legislative session through her work with the Coalition for Responsible Cannabis Legislation, initiative sponsors, and future Alaskan cannabis businesses advocating for and analyzing proposed cannabis related legislation to ensure sustainable success for the industry.
Ms. Weltzin is a regular contributor to Marijuana Venture Magazine’s legal section and other various publications.
Brenda Butler Senior Paralegal & Notary Public
Brenda Butler has been with JDW Counsel since 2019. Brenda holds a degree from Stratford Career Institute, with highest honors, in Legal Assistant/Paralegal Studies and a Paralegal certificate from U.S. Career Institute. Originally from Canada, Brenda grew up in a family owned and operated traveling carnival business where she developed outstanding customer service skills. Brenda also has vast experience in hospitality, having been an assistant to the general manager of a large hotel, working as the HR manager, concession manager for her brother’s traveling carnival in Alaska. Brenda’s ability to figure out a solution to any situation thrown her way, her ability of fast and efficient client communication and determination to make things happen are unmeasureable. Lovingly labeled as a “work-a-holic” and Attorney Weltzin’s “swiss army knife”, Brenda is honored to be part of the JDW team and will continue to work for the valued clients of JDW Counsel for the years to come.
