Mr. Ted Menadier, MBA
I am an expert in the business and cultivation of marijuana and hemp, with more than a decade of hands-on experience in the cannabis and hemp industry and over 35 retentions. I have provided expert opinions in both state and federal courts and have testified at depositions and at trial, in civil and criminal matters, for both plaintiff and defense counsel.
My combination of industry experience and formal business training — an MBA from the University of Denver — allows me to analyze markets, evaluate a business's strengths and weaknesses, and assess economic impacts in a manner supported by relevant industry data, market evidence, and documentation. My firsthand experience in indoor, outdoor, and greenhouse cultivation, across both marijuana and hemp, gives me direct working knowledge of how the cannabis industry operates.
Attorneys retain me when a case turns on what actually happens inside a cannabis or marijuana operation — how crops are grown, what they are worth, why they failed, and what the financial impact looks like. I work on matters involving crop loss and valuation, cannabis and hemp insurance claims, business interruption, COA review and THC interpretation, hemp vs. marijuana classification disputes, THCA litigation, and standard of care in cultivation. My work regularly involves seed-to-sale and track-and-trace records, evaluation of cultivation environment and equipment, and wholesale pricing data across multiple states. I provide case review, expert reports, deposition testimony, and trial testimony, and I am available for retention nationwide.
Areas of Expertise: The business of hemp and marijuana Market analysis Feminized seed production Indoor cultivation of cannabis for seed and flower Seedling production and field planting Clone production Field production for cannabinoids Pest and pathogen management Yield projections and crop valuation, including economic damages Plant count and production capacity analysis Hemp and marijuana market analysis Evaluation of certificates of analysis (COA) Breeding and strain trait selection Hydroponic equipment and infrastructure
Education: MBA, University of Denver (Daniels College of Business) B.S.B.A., Marketing, University of Denver Associate Degree, Liberal Arts, Landmark College
Certifications:
Certified Commercial Cannabis Expert (CCCE) — Association of Certified Commercial Cannabis Experts; State of Colorado Certified Hemp Sampler Member; ASTM International Committee D37 on Cannabis; OSHA 30-Hour General Industry Outreach; Water Restoration Technician (IICRC)
University of Denver Continuing Education:
Cannabis Compliance Management & Risk Management Cannabis Agriculture & Horticulture I & II The Business of Cannabis I & II Equity and the Cannabis Connection
- Agricultural
- Business
- Crops
- Marijuana
- Pesticides
- Sales
- Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:
- A: Education
University of Denver
Masters of Business Administration (MBA)
Bachelor of Science, Marketing
Industry Certifications
Certified Commercial Cannabis Expert (CCCE) — Association of Certified Commercial Cannabis Experts
State of Colorado Certified Hemp Sampler
Colorado Responsible Vendor Training Program
Colorado Responsible Cannabis Delivery Training
Colorado Responsible Cannabis Hospitality Training
OSHA 30-Hour General Industry Outreach
Water Restoration Technician — Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification
University of Denver Continuing Education
Cannabis Compliance Management & Risk Management
Cannabis Agriculture & Horticulture I & II
Business of Cannabis I & II
Equity and the Cannabis Connection — Social and Environmental Justice in Cannabis
Professional Affiliations
- Q: Please list your affiliations or memberships in any professional and/or industry organizations:
- A: Cannabis Business Chamber of Commerce — Colorado Regional Leadership (February 2025–Present)
Active involvement in industry discussions and professional networks supporting informed decision-making and organizational objectives.
Association of Certified Commercial Cannabis Experts
CCCE (Certified Commercial Cannabis Expert) - Q: On how many occasions have you been retained as an expert?
- A: I have been retained over 35 times as an expert.
- Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?
- A: Cultivation & Crop: Cannabis and marijuana crop loss Cannabis and marijuana crop valuation Hemp crop loss and valuation Yield projections and production standards Plant count and production capacity analysis Indoor, outdoor, and greenhouse cultivation practices Cultivation standard of care Pest and pathogen management Hemp vs. marijuana classification
Economic & Business: Cannabis economic damages Business interruption Lost revenue analysis Cannabis business operations Market analysis and wholesale pricing
Insurance: Cannabis crop insurance claims Cannabis business interruption insurance Hemp insurance claims
Regulatory & Compliance: COA review and THC interpretation Hemp compliance and Farm Bill matters Seed-to-sale and track-and-trace record analysis
Criminal & Civil: Hemp vs. marijuana classification disputes THCA and hemp-derived product disputes Cannabis cultivation standard of care Trade secrets Cannabis-related criminal matters
Criminal & Civil:
Hemp vs. marijuana classification disputes
Cannabis cultivation standard of care
Trade secrets
Cannabis-related criminal matters - Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the plaintiff?
- A: 30%
- Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the defendant?
- A: 70%
- Q: On how many occasions have you had your deposition taken?
- A: 9
- Q: When was the last time you had your deposition taken?
- A: Febuary 2026
- Q: On how many occasions have you been qualified by a court to give expert testimony?
- A: 5
- Q: On how many occasions have you testified as an expert in court or before an arbitrator?
- A: 6
- Q: For how many years have you worked with the legal industry as an expert?
- A: 5
- Q: What services do you offer? (E.g.: consulting, testing, reports, site inspections etc.)
- A: Expert witness retention, litigation consulting, expert report preparation, deposition testimony, trial testimony, crop and business valuation, economic damages analysis, site inspections, COA and laboratory report review, and insurance claim consulting.
Available Upon Request