Overview
We are a Florida Administrative & Regulatory Law practice based in Tallahassee, representing regulated businesses and professionals before state agencies. Beyond DBPR, we handle licensing, discipline, declaratory statements, rulemaking and challenges, variances/waivers, procurement and bid protests, public-records disputes, and compliance through DOAH and into appeal when needed.
What We Do
- Licensing & Discipline: Applications, qualifications, transfers; defense of suspensions/revocations and lesser sanctions.
- Trigger-Driven Defense: Rapid response to Notices of Intent to Deny, Administrative Complaints/Notices to Show Cause, Notices of Development/Proposed Rulemaking, and Notices of Intent to Award.
- Rulemaking & Challenges: Petitions for rulemaking; challenges to existing and unadopted/unpromulgated rules.
- Declaratory Statements / Advisory Opinions: New petitions; monitoring and intervention on pending matters.
- Procurement & Bid Protests: Responses, submittals, protests, and DOAH proceedings.
- Public Records Litigation: Plaintiff and defense, with emphasis on trade-secret exemptions and confidential business info.
- Compliance: Audits and practical training tailored to agency requirements.
- Related Civil Matters: Escrow disputes; recovery fund claims; preservation for appeal.
Agencies We Appear Before
Department of Health (DOH) • Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) • Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services (FDACS) • Department of Financial Services / Office of Insurance Regulation (DFS/OIR) • Department of Elder Affairs / Office of Public & Professional Guardians (DOEA/OPPG) • …and other boards and commissions as matters require.
Why Choose Our Tallahassee Team
- Agency-facing and local: We practice in the seat of the Florida government—close to the regulators and processes that decide outcomes.
- Cross-agency fluency: One team to navigate overlapping jurisdictions and coordinated enforcement.
- Rule challenge depth: We don’t just react, we initiate or challenge rules to fix root-cause regulatory problems.
- Evidence and record strategy: Practical guidance to preserve issues for DOAH and potential appeal.
- Plain-English guidance: Checklists, timelines, and decision trees for every step.
Tallahassee Office
Address: 215 S Monroe St., Suite 302, Tallahassee, FL 32301
Phone: (850) 270-1312
Hours: Mon–Fri, 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. ET
Directions & Parking:
Located near the Florida Capitol complex and state agency offices. Visitor parking is available.
Florida Offices
FAQs
What should I do if I receive a Notice of Intent to Deny or an Administrative Complaint?
Act within the deadline on your notice. Contact counsel immediately and gather the notice, prior correspondence, and any supporting records. We use a 72-hour plan to protect rights, preserve defenses, and plan filings.
Can you intervene on a pending petition for a declaratory statement?
Yes. We monitor filings and may intervene when your interests are affected, or file your own petition for clarity before enforcement.
When does a procurement issue become a formal bid protest?
Once a Notice of Intent to Award is issued, strict timelines apply for notices of protest and formal protests. Move quickly to preserve standing and remedies.
What is an “unadopted” rule challenge?
It’s a challenge to an agency policy being enforced as a rule without going through required rulemaking. This can halt unlawful enforcement and reset the process.
Do you handle appeals from DOAH final orders?
Yes. We preserve issues during the underlying proceeding and, when appropriate, seek appellate review.