First and foremost, we are a business law firm. At Salzhauer & Shortt we know what it takes to run a business. Our corporate attorneys have worked on hundreds of transactions and disputes. We can help your business grow and reach the next level of success. 

From private equity investors to publicly traded companies, we guide our clients through the complexities of corporate finance and securities law. Our expertise ensures a swift, informed approach to business opportunities while maintaining compliance with industry regulations.

Employment laws in Washington, Oregon, and New York provide strong protection for workers, making compliance critical for businesses. We help employers develop sound policies, draft employment agreements, and mitigate legal risks to avoid costly disputes. We can draft independent contractor agreements, employee handbooks, executive agreements and other important business contracts.

We handle real estate transactions, land use matters, and water rights issues and provide strategic legal counsel for property acquisitions and sales. Our firm’s deep industry knowledge and local market insights give clients a competitive edge.

We help businesses navigate complex regulatory frameworks, ensuring compliance in highly regulated industries. When challenges arise, our attorneys have successfully defended clients against regulatory agencies. 

Salzhauer & Shortt has been at the forefront of cannabis law since Washington first legalized recreational cannabis. While many firms avoided the industry, we proudly represented cannabis businesses from the start. As founding members of the Washington State Bar Association’s Cannabis Law Section and the Oregon State Bar’s Cannabis & Psychedelics Law Section, our cannabis attorneys have handled hundreds of cannabis matters and remain industry leaders.

Our attorneys are widely recognized as leading voices in hemp law, frequently quoted in national and international publications. We advise on hemp cultivation, processing, and sales, as well as the evolving regulatory landscape for cannabinoids like CBD, CBG, CBN, and Delta-8. Our industry relationships with key regulators and thought leaders help give our clients a strategic advantage.

We represent clients in all aspects of the alcoholic beverage industry, from production and distribution to regulatory compliance and enforcement matters. We can help clients navigate, federal, state, and local laws as well as industry-imposed regulations. 

Salzhauer & Shortt was among the first law firms to engage with Oregon’s emerging psilocybin industry. Our experience in cannabis law uniquely positions us to assist clients entering the psychedelics space, including healthcare providers, nonprofits, and religious organizations.

The rise of nicotine products free of tobacco has created new regulatory challenges. We counsel manufacturers, distributors, and retailers of vape products, e-liquids, and nicotine pouches on compliance and market entry strategies.