Cannabis expert witness services
Trial testimony and technical review of cannabis processing, distribution, storage, and handling.
Expert witness trial experience
- Case 21-DR-18301: Niles was first qualified as an expert witness in cannabis processing and distribution and provided trial testimony.
- Case 22-CV-44229: Niles provided expert witness testimony on the record at trial concerning cannabis storage, handling, and the adverse consequences of improper treatment.
Technical analysis for your matter
A cannabis-related dispute may turn on how a process operated, what production records show, or whether an assumption about yield or capacity is supported. A useful engagement starts with the specific question, the available evidence, and the limits of that evidence.
Niles works with attorneys to assess whether his processing and business experience fits the matter. The scope of any record review, written analysis, or testimony is agreed before work begins.
Areas of experience
- Cannabis extraction and processing methods, including decarboxylation.
- Cannabis storage, handling, and the consequences of improper treatment.
- Production records, expected yields, consistency, and operational constraints.
- Facility workflows, equipment context, and standard operating procedures.
- Technical questions involving cannabis distribution and compliance practices.
Each matter is assessed individually. An engagement does not promise a particular opinion, outcome, or acceptance of testimony.
Examples of issues we can help assess
This scenario illustrates a potential engagement and is not an account of completed client work.
Disputed cannabis storage and handling
A dispute raises questions about whether cannabis was stored or handled improperly and how that may have affected its condition. A review could examine available storage records, handling procedures, photographs, testing information, and the timeline of events. The proposed work would identify what the evidence supports, what remains uncertain, and whether further analysis is needed.
Relevant professional background
Niles founded Rebel Roots Farms in 2016 and served as CEO and founder of Delta Alternatives from 2019 to 2023. His work includes facility development, production procedures, product development, and business management.
He holds a BBA in Business Finance, summa cum laude, from the University of Memphis. Read his professional background.
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What to include in your first inquiry
- A general description of the technical issue.
- The jurisdiction and any relevant deadlines.
- The type of assistance you are considering: initial review, written analysis, or testimony.
Please do not upload case files or send confidential materials through the website. Information for a conflict review and substantive records can be requested separately.
Read the attorney intake guide: first inquiry, records checklist, and engagement scope.
What records may be useful?
Depending on the question, a review may involve batch records, testing reports, process descriptions, equipment documentation, SOPs, or production timelines. The relevant records are identified after the initial fit and conflict discussion; not every matter needs every category.
How are fees determined?
Scope, volume of records, deliverables, deadlines, and any testimony or travel requirements affect the proposed fees. Timing and fees are agreed before work begins.
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