Mr. Theodore J Menadier BSBA, MBA
The Business and Cultivation of Marijuana and Hemp
Ted Menadier brings more than 35 retentions as a cannabis, marijuana, and hemp expert witness, with testimony experience in state and federal courts across the country. He has been deposed and testified at trial in both civil and criminal matters, and works with plaintiff and defense counsel alike.
Attorneys come to Ted when a case turns on what actually happens inside a cannabis or marijuana operation — how crops are grown, what they're worth, why they failed, and what the financial impact looks like. His background spans indoor, outdoor, and greenhouse cultivation across both marijuana and hemp, and his MBA from the University of Denver gives him the analytical foundation to translate complex industry dynamics into clear, credible opinions on economic damages, business operations, and market value.
Ted has worked on matters involving marijuana and cannabis crop loss and valuation, hemp and cannabis insurance claims, business interruption, COA review and THC interpretation, hemp vs. marijuana classification disputes, and standard of care in marijuana and cannabis cultivation. He maintains active licenses, certifications, and industry relationships so his opinions reflect how the cannabis and marijuana industries actually operate.
Areas of expertise include:
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
Seedling production
Field production for cannabinoids
Pest and pathogen management
Yield projections and crop valuation (economic damages)
Hemp and marijuana market analysis
Evaluation of certificates of analysis (COA)
Breeding and strain trait selection
Hydroponic equipment and infrastructure
- Agricultural
- Business
- Crops
- Drug Enforcement
- Lost Profits
- Marijuana
- Pesticides
- Sales
- Trade Secrets
- 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
Indoor, outdoor, and greenhouse cultivation practices
Pest and pathogen management
Hemp vs. marijuana classification
Economic & Business:
Cannabis economic damages
Business interruption
Lost profits and revenue analysis
Cannabis business operations
Market analysis and valuation
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
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: 35%
- 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: 7
- 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: 5
- 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