Governmental regulation of business, industry, and land owners is a fact of life in today's society. Virginia and federal agencies are required to comply with basic rules of conduct, and our experienced regulatory attorneys know how to effectively present your case at all levels of the regulatory and appeals process, including appeals to the Virginia Supreme Court. Our attorneys' broad range of expertise in administrative law can help you obtain the necessary licenses and permits or defend disciplinary enforcement actions.
Governmental agencies have discretionary powers to regulate within their statutory mandate, and their decisions can have immediate and profound effects on your ability to practice your profession and remain in business. A thorough understanding of each agency's procedures and protocols is vital to protect your interests.
Our attorneys regularly work with and appear before many different local, state, and federal agencies, including:
Municipal Wetland Boards
Municipal Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area Boards
City and County Planning Boards
City and County Zoning Boards
Virginia Department of Environmental Quality
State legislative committees
North Carolina Department of Environmental and Natural Resources.
Environmental Protection Agency
Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE)
Virginia Department of Health
Board of Medicine
Board of Veterinary Medicine
Board of Charitable Gaming
Virginia Workers' Compensation Commission
Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
Asbestos, Lead, and Home Inspectors Board
Board for Architects, Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, Certified Interior Designers, and Landscape Architects