Government & Administrative Law
Representation in disputes between citizens, businesses, and government agencies.
Disputes between private citizens or businesses and government agencies are resolved at administrative hearings. These hearings are less formal than a typical courtroom setting, and the rules of evidence are more relaxed. This informal nature does not mean you should take the matter lightly.
An administrative hearing is the process used to resolve a dispute between a private party and a government agency. Because the proceeding is less formal than court, and the rules of evidence are relaxed, parties sometimes underestimate what is at stake.
You are entitled to a fair hearing. Unfortunately, the agency typically gets to make the rules, investigate the alleged violations, prosecute the case, and then decide the case. The agency also selects the hearing officer.
You have the right to appeal an adverse agency decision. The appeals court should review the agency's decision and determine whether it was supported by substantial evidence. A decision can be overturned if it was arbitrary, beyond the power of the agency to make, or the process violated your constitutional rights.
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