Cannabis • Hemp • Marijuana Expert Witness
Cannabis, Marijuana &
Hemp
Expert Witness
How it is grown. What it is worth. What the records show.
Ted Menadier, MBA provides expert witness services in litigation involving cannabis, marijuana and hemp cultivation, crop loss, crop valuation, business operations, insurance claims, testing, classification and related industry matters.
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Primary matter types
Where Ted is retained.
Civil, insurance and criminal matters, for plaintiff and defense.
Expert witness services
Areas of expertise.
Each service has a defined scope grounded in Ted's cultivation and industry experience.
Why attorneys retain Ted
Industry depth, explained clearly.
Hemp and marijuana experience
Industry involvement since 2015 across both hemp and marijuana, indoor, outdoor and greenhouse.
Learn moreCultivation plus market perspective
Hands-on cultivation knowledge paired with an MBA-level view of markets and operations.
Learn moreCivil and criminal matters
Retained in civil, insurance and criminal matters, in state and federal courts.
Learn moreCrop valuation and lost revenue
Crop value, production loss and lost revenue, kept inside a defined scope.
Learn moreGrounded in records and data
Opinions built on testing results, industry data and accepted methodologies.
Learn moreReports and testimony
Written reports, deposition testimony and trial testimony where retained.
Learn moreRepresentative matter types
Matters Ted has been retained on.
Anonymous categories only. Client names, case details and outcomes are confidential.
Evidence and records
What the analysis is built on.
Opinions are grounded in the records and industry information available in each matter. The specific materials depend on the issues.
Cultivation and production records
Grow logs, production records, harvest history and documented production history.
Learn morePlant counts and growth stage
Counts, growth stage and canopy information at the relevant point in time.
Learn moreCultivation environment and systems
Equipment, cultivation systems and environmental-control information.
Learn moreTrack-and-trace and inventory
State seed-to-sale entries and inventory records.
Learn moreCOAs and testing results
Certificates of analysis and laboratory results, read in context.
Learn moreMarket pricing and conditions
Market pricing data and regional market conditions for the relevant period.
Learn moreIncident and loss documentation
Incident reports, insurance-loss documentation, photos and video.
Learn moreInspection and operations
Inspection observations and operational documentation.
Learn moreIndustry practice and data
Accepted industry practices and relevant industry data.
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Resources
Insight for counsel.
Plain explanations of the issues that come up most.
Nationwide
Available in every state.
Based in Denver, Colorado. Record review is handled remotely, with travel for inspections, depositions and trial.
FAQ
Answers for counsel evaluating an expert.
What kinds of cannabis expert witness matters does Ted handle?
Civil litigation, insurance claims and criminal matters involving cultivation, crop valuation, crop loss, yield and plant counts, hemp vs marijuana classification, THCA and COA interpretation, track-and-trace data, odor and industry practice.
Does Ted work with plaintiff and defense counsel?
Yes. Ted is retained by plaintiff and defense counsel, insurers and policyholders, subject to a conflict check on every matter.
Does Ted work nationwide?
Yes. Ted is based in Denver, Colorado and works on state and federal matters nationwide. He does not maintain offices in other states.
Does Ted provide business valuation?
No. Ted does not advertise or provide business valuation or appraisal of cannabis companies.
Does Ted provide lost-profits opinions?
His work may address economic loss, crop value, production loss and lost revenue, but he does not generally hold himself out as a comprehensive lost-profits or business valuation expert.
Can Ted provide reports, deposition testimony and trial testimony?
Yes, where retained and within scope.