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Washington, DC — Counsel for Emerging Industries
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Smart, agile legal counsel for high-growth companies in emerging and regulated industries.
"We assembled a team of talented, sharp, and business-savvy lawyers who provide fast, effective, and efficient legal advice — generating quantifiable and affordable business results."
— Thomas Goldstein, Founder & Managing Partner
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What We Do
Practice Areas
Several specialized disciplines designed for founders, operators, and institutions in regulated markets.
Money Transmitter License
Strategic counsel guiding your business through complex MSB and money transmitter licensing requirements.
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Litigation & Dispute Resolution
Legal strategy aligned with business objectives — protecting value, reputation, and long-term success.
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FinTech, Blockchain & Cryptocurrency
Legal support at the intersection of finance, blockchain, and crypto — from regulation through launch.
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Corporate and M&A
Comprehensive corporate counsel for structuring, governance, transactions, and growth.
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About Cogent Law
Experienced Counsel for Business, Regulatory, and Emerging-Industry Matters
Cogent Law has assembled a team of talented, sharp, and business-savvy lawyers who provide fast, effective, and efficient legal advice across a wide array of practice areas — generating quantifiable and affordable business results.
Our attorneys have spent years practicing at some of the country's largest and most prestigious firms and have held senior positions in corporate legal departments. We bring that depth to every engagement without the overhead.
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- Allison Maffitt
- Andrew Hirsch
- Anessa Allen Santos
- April R. Martindale
- Ari B. Good
- Chris Van Dyck
- David Molfa
- Donna M. Haynes
- Eric Guthrie
- Evan Smith
- Jacqueline Cooper
- Jim Markwood
- John S. (Jack) Baumann
- Jordan Denning
- José Paulo Miler
- Joshua Radbod
- Kevin Martin
- Mark Dabertin
- Mark Ghatan
- Monique Jackson-Fitzgerald
- Sasha Hodder
- Nao Takada
- Suehiko Ono
- Thomas Goldstein
- Thomas Gross
- Tracy L. Schimelfenig
Licensed in Washington, DC · Virginia · New York · Florida · Maine · California · Maryland · Connecticut · Illinois · Texas · New Jersey · South Carolina · and more
Our Approach
Why Clients
Choose Cogent
Big-firm depth with entrepreneurial agility — counsel designed for founders, operators, and boards navigating high-stakes, regulated markets.
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Counsel That Understands Business
We think like business owners. Our legal advice is a means for our clients to achieve measurable business outcomes — not an end in itself.
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Big Law Talent, Entrepreneurial Delivery
Our attorneys have practiced at the nation's largest firms and held senior in-house positions. We bring that depth without the overhead.
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A Network That Opens Doors
We connect clients to banks, investors, advisors, and strategic partners — accelerating growth beyond the legal engagement.
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Transparent, Predictable Pricing
We provide budgets and estimates upfront, alert you to material changes immediately, and offer fixed-fee and hybrid arrangements.
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Built for Regulated Industries
From FinTech and cannabis to corporate M&A, our practice is designed around the industries where legal precision matters most.
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Experienced Attorneys, Ready to Grow on Their Own Terms
Cogent Law is built for attorneys who think like entrepreneurs. We're a collaborative, forward-thinking firm designed for experienced lawyers seeking greater autonomy, stronger economics, and the freedom to grow their practice — without the red tape of traditional Big Law.
Whether you're actively exploring new opportunities or simply curious about what's possible, we're always happy to share how Cogent partners with attorneys to help them grow on their own terms.
We welcome the opportunity to connect with like-minded professionals.
— Thomas Goldstein, Founder & Managing Partner
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August 11, 2026
The Institutionalization of Cannabis Lending: Credit Risk, Regulators, and the Opportunity
Chris Van Dyck of Cogent Law and Ted Robinson of CTrust on why cannabis lending is institutionalizing: where regulatory risk actually sits, the three risks specific to cannabis loans, and what rescheduling changes.
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June 22, 2026
Cannabis Rescheduling: Vault for Banking and Financial Services?
How the rescheduling of medical cannabis to Schedule III reshapes risk, compliance, and lending strategy for financial institutions serving the cannabis industry.
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June 12, 2026
Stablecoin Payments and the EFTA
Mark T. Dabertin analyzes the CFPB's withdrawn proposed rule and explains why applying Regulation E to on-chain stablecoin payments would be both impracticable and legally misplaced.
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Cogent Law is proud to support businesses, institutions, founders, and professionals navigating complex legal, regulatory, and business challenges.
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Outstanding service, and some of the most experienced minds I know when it comes to pre-IPO firms.
Lou Friedmann
4 months ago · via Google
Chris was an amazing asset to our institution and banking program. His expertise is clear, and he helped to connect the dots within a complex industry. Thank you Chris and Cogent L…
Nick Moreland
a year ago · via Google
Excellent educational experience.
Alexandra Sussin
4 months ago · via Google
The excellent discussion on how financial institutions can responsibly grow cannabis and hemp banking programs without creating unnecessary compliance, governance, or operational s…
Devon
2 months ago · via Google
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