ADMINISTRATIVE LAW
Administrative Law
Administrative law describes the practice of law before or with the multiple boards, agencies, commissions and special districts created by state and local governments. The authority of these entities is limited in scope, covering only a specific geographic area or governmental function. However, within their limited areas they are often very powerful. Thus, skilled representation in this area is critical.
The practice of administrative law requires a detailed understanding of open meeting law, government ethics law and the Administrative Procedures Act. These statutes and regulations govern how and when the governmental entity can meet, what the entity and its individual members can consider and the governmental entity’s ability to make rules and adjudicate disputes.
Administrative law requires not only knowledge of the applicable statutes and regulations but also an understanding of the organization’s mission, goals and functions. Our firm’s century of service allows us to represent these administrative bodies or clients with matters before them.