Mitchel C. Chargo, partner at national law firm Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP and a leading voice in Minnesota’s cannabis and real estate sectors, has been recognized with several major honors in 2025, underscoring his leadership, legal expertise, and impact on the state’s emerging cannabis market.
Chargo was named a 2025 Minnesota Super Lawyer for Cannabis Law, Real Estate, and Business & Corporate Law, placing him among the top 5% of attorneys statewide. He also earned a spot on Minnesota Monthly’s 2025 Top Lawyers list, one of just 27 attorneys recognized in Real Estate Law, and was honored as a Top Notable Partner in the Law by Twin Cities Business.
His achievements also include being selected for the 32nd edition of The Best Lawyers in America for Real Estate Law and being named among the 2025/2026 Global Top 200 Cannabis Lawyers.
“These recognitions reflect the trust and collaboration of the clients, colleagues, and industry leaders I work alongside,” said Chargo. “Minnesota is at a pivotal moment in shaping a responsible cannabis industry, and I’m honored to contribute legal guidance that supports growth, compliance, and sustainability.”
With more than three decades of experience in both private practice and in-house general counsel roles, Chargo represents Native American-owned cannabis entities, licensed operators, cultivators, retailers, hemp-derived product companies, and real estate developers. His practice spans acquisitions, leasing, lending, and property strategy for both traditional and cannabis-sector clients, making him a sought-after advisor at the intersection of commercial real estate and cannabis law.
About Mitchel C. Chargo
Mitchel Chargo is an experienced attorney representing cannabis businesses, licensed applicants, hemp-derived businesses, and cannabis-adjacent companies in the Minnesota cannabis market. With nearly three decades of law firm and in-house general counsel legal experience, he represents Native American-owned cannabis entities, manufacturers, cultivators, retailers, and real estate companies in emerging cannabis markets with an overarching goal of creating a robust and compliant industry. Mitchel leads with integrity and brings a “get-it-done” approach to his work, playing a pivotal role in the advancement of the Minnesota cannabis industry.
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