Tammie Snow: Your Cannabis Law Guide Through Maine's Green Frontier

When Maine was poised for a referendum to legalize adult use marijuana, most lawyers were still figuring out which end was up. Not me. I saw the writing on the wall (or maybe the smoke in the air) and became one of the first attorneys in Maine to dive headfirst into cannabis law. Now, I’m a person reporters call when they need to make sense of Maine's ever-evolving cannabis regulations, and the attorney entrepreneurs trust when their cannabis dreams meet legal reality.

The Legal Journey

I earned my law degree from the University of Maine School of Law, where I served as Comments Editor for the Ocean & Coastal Law Review—proof that I’ve always been comfortable navigating uncharted waters. I was the president of the school’s Maine Trial Lawyers Association, and I later taught a course on cannabis law at the law school.

Why Cannabis Law?

While other attorneys were still treating cannabis like legal kryptonite, I recognized that passionate entrepreneurs deserved passionate legal representation. I’m deeply committed to expanding access to marijuana and supporting the legalization movement across Maine and beyond. It's not just about the law for me—it's about justice, access, and helping good people build good businesses.

The Real Deal

Here's what makes me different: I actually get the marijuana industry. While some lawyers treat cannabis clients like they're radioactive, I treat them like what they are—innovative entrepreneurs navigating one of the most complex regulatory landscapes in American business. I’ve spent years learning not just the legal ins and outs, but understanding the unique challenges marijuana businesses face, from zoning nightmares to banking headaches.

When I tell you that "zoning is the biggest barrier in Maine," I’m speaking from experience, watching grown entrepreneurs cry in my office after discovering their million-dollar buildout is in the wrong zone. I’ve been there for the victories and the heartbreaks, and I use every lesson learned to help the next client avoid the same pitfalls.

Beyond the Office

I believe in keeping things real. I’m passionate about leveraging technology to make legal services more accessible (because who has time for dusty law books when there are businesses to build?). I’m known for taking calculated risks and keeping things simple—qualities that serve me well in an industry where the rules change faster than you can roll a joint (though I can’t roll a joint to save my life).

Also, my grown son thinks he has the coolest mom ever.

The Bottom Line

Whether you're trying to navigate Maine's licensing maze, resolve a business dispute, or just need someone who speaks both legal and cannabis fluent, I’m your person. I’ve been fighting the good fight since before it was cool, and I’m here to help you turn your cannabis business dreams into compliant, profitable reality.

Because in the cannabis industry, you don't just need a lawyer—you need a translator, advocate, and occasionally, a therapist who happens to know contract law.