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William Wolfe
D: (315) 214-2059  
wwolfe@harrisbeach.com

William M. X. Wolfe

  Associate

(315) 214-2059
  wwolfe@harrisbeach.com
“Growing up on West Side of Chicago, in one of the most poverty stricken and crime-riddled neighborhoods in the City, means I can bring a unique understanding and perspective to my work as an attorney.”
  • U.S. District Court Upholds Washington State’s Residency Requirements for Cannabis Industry
  • Federal Appeal Could Influence New York Cannabis Licensing for Rest of 2023
  • New York Sued Again on Cannabis Dispensary Licenses
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William, a first-generation college graduate, law graduate and attorney, focuses his practice on bankruptcy, creditors’ rights, litigation, and insolvency matters. He has extensive experience in financial restructuring and recovery involving long-term care facilities such as nursing homes and related creditors.

William also works on litigation and insolvency matters related to New York State’s legalization of adult-use cannabis. He is a frequent speaker on cannabis topics and regularly publishes articles about the licensing process and legislative updates.

In addition to receiving his J.D. from Syracuse University, William earned a certificate for completion of the Advocacy & Litigation Curriculum program at Syracuse University College of Law and received the “Outstanding Graduate” award for the class of 2020.

While in law school, William served as a judicial extern for the Hon. Frederick J. Scullin Jr. of U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York and as a legal intern for the Onondaga County District Attorney’s Office. He also volunteered for the Community Counsel Project at Legal Services of Central New York, which promotes awareness and prevention of childhood lead poisoning and focuses on the impoverished areas of Syracuse.

Professional and Civic

  • Central New York Bankruptcy Bar Association, member
  • American Bar Association, member
  • New York State Bar Association, member
  • Federal Bar Association, member
  • William Herbert Johnson Bar Association of CNY, member
  • ARC Health, Inc., board member
  • Frank H. Hiscock Legal Aid Society, board member

Recognition

  • SU College of Law, Outstanding Graduate Award, Class of 2020
  • Paul Shipman Andrews Award, Co-recipient, Class of 2020
  • Advocacy Honors Society (Moot Court) Trial Division & ADR Division, member
  • Order of Barristers, 2020
  • SUCOL’s Chapter Black Law Students’ Association, President, 2019-2020 – named Student Organization of the Year
  • National Black Law Students Association Constance Baker-Motley 2019-2020 Mock Trial Competition, Best Advocate
  • Bond, Schoeneck & King Alternative Dispute Resolution Finalist, 2018

Legal Practices

Financial Restructuring, Bankruptcy and Creditors’ Rights

Industry Teams

Cannabis
Financial Institutions and Capital Markets

Admissions

New York

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, New York - Eastern District

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, New York - Northern District

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, New York - Southern District

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, New York - Western District

U.S. District Court, New York - Eastern District

U.S. District Court, New York - Northern District

U.S. District Court, New York - Southern District

U.S. District Court, New York - Western District

Syracuse University College of Law

JD 
2020

Winona State University

BA 
2016

Location

Syracuse, NY Office
Insights
March 23, 2023

New York Sued Again on Cannabis Dispensary Licenses

A NY-based coalition has accused the state’s OCM and CCB of “unconstitutional overreach” in its management of the state’s legalized cannabis
March 17, 2023

New York Updates Cannabis Testing Guidelines After Discovery of Misleading THC Levels

New York state changed guidelines to ward off false advertising of THC levels as such has been seen in other states.
March 8, 2023

Federal Appeal Could Influence New York Cannabis Licensing for Rest of 2023

Unless an appeal against residency requirements has been lifted, regions of New York State are unable to issue certain cannabis licenses
February 23, 2023

U.S. District Court Upholds Washington State’s Residency Requirements for Cannabis Industry

NYS’s cannabis residency requirements cause out-of-state providers to file lawsuits against Congress’ regulation of inter-state commerce
January 25, 2023

New York’s “Gray” Marijuana Market Target of Enforcement as Legal Cannabis Sales Ramp Up

Now that licensed cannabis sales are occurring, both the state’s OCM and some municipalities are cracking down on illegal sales.
December 27, 2022

Is Interstate Commerce Coming For The Cannabis Industry?

Recent federal court precedent call into question the constitutionality of state residency requirements for cannabis licensees.
December 2, 2022

Marijuana Company MedMen Claims it Operates Illegally to Avoid Rent

NY based private equity firm files lawsuit against cannabis company alleging it is owed approximately $950,960.02 in unpaid rent.
September 22, 2022

Cannabis-Related Companies Alternatives to Bankruptcy

The federal bankruptcy courts are largely inaccessible to companies that operate in the cannabis space¹. While cannabis companies cannot who
September 15, 2022

Cannabis-Related Companies Can’t File Bankruptcy Until Federal Legalization

Although the use of cannabis has been legalized in approximately 39 states and the District of Columbia¹ , cannabis is still illegal federal
August 3, 2022

Hard Money to Owe: Gotham Green Partners v. iAnthus Capital Holdings, Inc.

A dispute making its way through Canadian courts shows how cannabis companies in the United States face stiff challenges raising money to ex
July 6, 2022

New York State Issues Guidance for Measuring Flowering Plant Canopy by Adult-Use Cannabis Cultivators

The Office of Cannabis Management in New York state has provided further guidance on how adult-use conditional cultivators (AUCCs) must meas
May 26, 2022

Class Action Filed Against One of Country’s Leading Cannabis Real Estate Investment Trusts

Innovative Industrial Properties, Inc. (“IIPR” as listed on the NYSE) is a real estate investment trust (“REIT”) focused on the acquisition,
February 11, 2022

New York Lowers Statutory Interest Rate on Money Judgments for Consumer Debts Pursuant to the Fair Consumer Judgment Interest Act

For the first time since 1981, New York will lower the interest rate on money judgments based on consumer debts from nine percent (9%) per a
May 3, 2021

Federal Aviation Administration Effectuates New Rules Regarding the Use of Drones

On April 21, 2021, the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) long awaited final rules regarding the use of drones took effect and are a si
January 25, 2021

Supreme Court Holds Creditor Retention of Debtor’s Property Does Not Violate “Automatic Stay”

The Supreme Court of the United States recently issued a decision regarding the scope of the “automatic stay” codified at section 362 of the
News
October 31, 2022

Will Wolfe Authors Cannabis Article in Law360

Businesses seeking to enter the now-legalized recreational marijuana market in NY face challenges in obtaining the capital they need to grow
August 29, 2022

Attorney William X.M. Wolfe Raises Money for Diversity

Associate William Wolfe raised more than $5,500 to support the “Race for Equity,” a unique initiative of CenterState CEO, which represents t
March 18, 2021

Second Annual Black History Month Celebration at Syracuse University College of Law

As a 3L student at Syracuse University College of Law and the President of the Black Law Students Association, William X. M. Wolfe organized
Events
January 30, 2023

Bartholomew Chacchia and William Wolfe to Faciliate Cannabis Industry Virtual Meet-Up on Predatory Lending

Bart Chacchia and Will Wolfe will present on Predatory Lending as part of the monthly MCLS Cannabis Industry Meet-Up series
External Publications
All Insights, All Publications, Legal Alert |
 March 23, 2023
New York Sued Again on Cannabis Dispensary Licenses
A NY-based coalition has accused the state’s OCM and CCB of “unconstitutional overreach” in its management of the state’s legalized cannabis...read more
All Insights, All Publications, Legal Alert |
 March 17, 2023
New York Updates Cannabis Testing Guidelines After Discovery of Misleading THC Levels
New York state changed guidelines to ward off false advertising of THC levels as such has been seen in other states. ...read more
All Insights, All Publications, Legal Alert |
 March 8, 2023
Federal Appeal Could Influence New York Cannabis Licensing for Rest of 2023
Unless an appeal against residency requirements has been lifted, regions of New York State are unable to issue certain cannabis licenses...read more
All Insights, All Publications, Legal Alert |
 February 23, 2023
U.S. District Court Upholds Washington State’s Residency Requirements for Cannabis Industry
NYS's cannabis residency requirements cause out-of-state providers to file lawsuits against Congress' regulation of inter-state commerce...read more
All Insights, All Publications, Legal Alert |
 January 25, 2023
New York’s “Gray” Marijuana Market Target of Enforcement as Legal Cannabis Sales Ramp Up
Now that licensed cannabis sales are occurring, both the state’s OCM and some municipalities are cracking down on illegal sales....read more
All Insights, All Publications, Legal Alert |
 December 27, 2022
Is Interstate Commerce Coming For The Cannabis Industry?
Recent federal court precedent call into question the constitutionality of state residency requirements for cannabis licensees....read more
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William M. X. Wolfe

wwolfe@harrisbeach.com
D: (315) 214-2059
Syracuse, NY Office
William Wolfe
https://www.harrisbeach.com/people/wolfe-william-m-x/

■ Areas of Expertise

Legal Practices

Financial Restructuring, Bankruptcy and Creditors' Rights Legal Practice

Industry Teams

Cannabis Industry Team
Financial Institutions and Capital Markets Industry Team

■ Profile

William, a first-generation college graduate, law graduate and attorney, focuses his practice on bankruptcy, creditors’ rights, litigation, and insolvency matters. He has extensive experience in financial restructuring and recovery involving long-term care facilities such as nursing homes and related creditors.

William also works on litigation and insolvency matters related to New York State’s legalization of adult-use cannabis. He is a frequent speaker on cannabis topics and regularly publishes articles about the licensing process and legislative updates.

In addition to receiving his J.D. from Syracuse University, William earned a certificate for completion of the Advocacy & Litigation Curriculum program at Syracuse University College of Law and received the “Outstanding Graduate” award for the class of 2020.

While in law school, William served as a judicial extern for the Hon. Frederick J. Scullin Jr. of U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York and as a legal intern for the Onondaga County District Attorney’s Office. He also volunteered for the Community Counsel Project at Legal Services of Central New York, which promotes awareness and prevention of childhood lead poisoning and focuses on the impoverished areas of Syracuse.

■ Professional and Civic

  • Central New York Bankruptcy Bar Association, member
  • American Bar Association, member
  • New York State Bar Association, member
  • Federal Bar Association, member
  • William Herbert Johnson Bar Association of CNY, member
  • ARC Health, Inc., board member
  • Frank H. Hiscock Legal Aid Society, board member

■ Admissions

  • SU College of Law, Outstanding Graduate Award, Class of 2020
  • Paul Shipman Andrews Award, Co-recipient, Class of 2020
  • Advocacy Honors Society (Moot Court) Trial Division & ADR Division, member
  • Order of Barristers, 2020
  • SUCOL’s Chapter Black Law Students’ Association, President, 2019-2020 – named Student Organization of the Year
  • National Black Law Students Association Constance Baker-Motley 2019-2020 Mock Trial Competition, Best Advocate
  • Bond, Schoeneck & King Alternative Dispute Resolution Finalist, 2018

■ Education

Syracuse University College of Law
 ,JD
 ,2020
Winona State University
 ,BA
 ,2016

Harris Beach and its subsidiaries provide a full range of legal and professional services for clients across New York state, as well as nationally and internationally. Harris Beach is among the country’s top law firms as ranked by The National Law Journal and is among the BTI Elite law firms based on in-depth interviews of more than 600 corporate counsel at the world’s largest and most influential companies. Our clients include Fortune 100 corporations, privately-held companies, emerging businesses, public sector entities, not-for-profit organizations and individuals. Principal industries we represent include education, energy, financial, food and beverage, health care, insurance, manufacturing, medical and life sciences, real estate developers, and state and local governments and authorities.

Industry Teams
Automotive and Vehicle Dealerships
Blockchain and Digital Assets 
Cannabis
Construction and Surety
Educational Institutions Higher Ed
Educational Institutions K-12
EMS and Fire Protection Providers
Energy
Financial Institutions and Capital Markets
Food and Beverage
Health Care
Industrial and Consumer Manufacturing
Medical and Life Sciences
Municipalities and Local Agencies
Nanotechnology
Photonics
Racing and Gaming
Real Estate Developers
Science and Technology
Telecommunications and Media
Unmanned Aircraft Systems
USA Collegiate Sports
Veterinary Medicine

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Offices throughout New York:

Albany
677 Broadway
Albany, NY 12207
518-427-9700

Buffalo
726 Exchange Street
Buffalo, NY 14210
716-200-5050

Ithaca
119 East Seneca Street
Ithaca, NY 14850
607-273-6444

Long Island
333 Earle Ovington Boulevard
Uniondale, NY 11553
516-880-8484

New York City
100 Wall Street
New York, NY 10005
212-687-0100

Rochester
99 Garnsey Road
Pittsford, NY 14534
585-419-8800

Saratoga Springs
513 Broadway
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
518-587-0551

Syracuse
333 West Washington Street
Syracuse, NY 13202
315-423-7100

White Plains
445 Hamilton Avenue
White Plains, NY 10601
914-683-1200

Offices also in:

New Haven, CT
195 Church Street
New Haven, CT 06510
203-784-3159

Newark, NJ
One Gateway Center
Newark, NJ 07102
973-848-1244

Washington, DC
800-685-1429

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