Administrative Law

Administrative law governs the activities of administrative agencies of local, state, and federal governments.

Government agency action can include rule making, adjudication, or the enforcement of a specific regulatory agenda. Administrative law expanded greatly during the twentieth century, as legislative bodies worldwide created more government agencies to regulate the increasingly complex social, economic and political spheres of human interaction. Many professions are required to obtain licenses in order to be able to practice in their chosen field. Agencies often have specialized administrative courts that review these decisions. Most agency decisions can be appealed to a local court.

It is important to have experienced counsel to help navigate an agency’s licensing, regulatory, and enforcement processes.