Thorburn Law Group, LLC is a preeminent Colorado law firm with a focus on civil litigation, and emphasizing in tax law, cannabis law, and commercial and individual real estate, land use, construction, and general business representation matters. Thorburn Law Group has provided effective legal representation for businesses, families, and individuals since 1991. Jim has primary responsibility for ma
ny litigation, appellate and administrative matters of great complexity and exposure and has been the lead litigating attorney in cannabis key cases like Standing Akimbo v. United States, Feinberg v. Commissioner of Revenue, as well as other high-profile cases. Jim obtained the first Supreme Court opinion regarding the cannabis federalism dispute in Standing Akimbo v. United States on June 28, 2021. It was a Statement by Justice Clarence Thomas, cautioning that the Controlled Substances Act is likely unconstitutional as to state-legal cannabis. Justice Thomas' Statement represents a "seismic shift" away from the legitimacy of federal cannabis prohibition. Justice Thomas' statement can be found here. As a result of Jim's work and dedication "legalization is near". Also, through Jim's litigation and appellate skills, the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals determined that costs of goods sold is a constitutionally mandated exclusion from business income for which Congress cannot interfere. Jim also speaks on cannabis legal issues across the country. Jim is a featured expert for the National Cannabis Industry Association. Jim has been featured in Forbes, CNBC, INC. Magazine, MJ Biz Daily, HBO (Vice News), Denver Post, Law360, Yahoo Finance, National Law Journal, National Law Review, The Cannifornian, and others. National Law Journal awarded Jim the Cannabis Law Trailblazer award for 2019.
