Administrative agencies play a pivotal role in the regulation of the economy. Their collective jurisdiction is expansive, touching almost every aspect of public and economic life.
They implement and enforce laws, adopt regulations and policies, and resolve disputes through formal and informal adjudication, directly influencing business operations in a variety of sectors. At the federal level, their functions are governed by the Administrative Procedure Act. States have similar laws that govern their regulatory agencies. Agency action is subject to judicial review under evolving standards.
Thompson Coburn attorneys routinely practice before regulatory agencies and are experienced in navigating interactions with agencies and their administrative processes, including rulemaking and adjudication. Many of the attorneys in our D.C. office are experienced former officials of regulatory agencies and contribute valuable insights into agency practices and procedures for our clients.
Our attorneys also are experienced in judicial review of federal administrative action, whether the review takes place in a District Court, a Court of Appeals or even reaches the Supreme Court of the United States. We have represented private corporations, trade associations, public instrumentalities, municipalities and states in responding to, and challenging, federal agency action.