Government and public programs operate largely through various agencies, including boards, commissions, departments and divisions, at the federal, state, county and local levels. These agencies often have unique rules and regulations that govern complex investigations, claims, grievances and appeals processes. Businesses and individuals interacting with government agencies often seek experienced counsel to guide them through complicated agency proceedings and assist in creating compliant business and process models.
Tortorici Schwartz LLP understands that government regulation can have a profound impact on a company’s structure and operations, and be a crucial factor in strategic business planning. We represent public and private clients before federal, state and local administrative agencies in hearings and appeals processes. Our firm also has a long track record of developing strong regulatory compliance programs for our clients’ businesses.
We have assisted institutions, businesses and individuals located domestically and internationally. Our services for these clients include: handling administrative hearings; judicial reviews of administrative actions; government contracting and procurement processes; government procurement solicitations; bid protests; licensing; permitting; variances and other approvals; professional disciplinary hearings; rulemaking hearings, including petitions, challenges and waivers; responses to governmental inquiries, subpoenas, direct disclosures, voluntary disclosures and grand jury subpoenas; Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and public records requests for private, confidential and proprietary information; witness assistance in judicial and administrative proceedings; False Claims Act whistleblower actions; and regulatory compliance program development and audits.
Comprehensive Approach. At Tortorici Schwartz LLP, we have extensive experience in government service and focus our practice in an array of complementary areas, including corporate and securities, energy and utilities, environmental and natural resources, government relations, government contracting and procurement, corporate governance, criminal law and professional licensure, among others. When necessary, we can call upon the diverse backgrounds and practice areas of both local and national colleagues to find creative and dynamic solutions for even the most complex administrative and regulatory-related legal matters.
Experienced and Involved. Tortorici Schwartz LLP includes attorneys who previously held high-level legal, policy and/or enforcement positions with various governmental agencies. We have been recognized as leaders in our field and have lectured on government policy, procurement, administrative and regulatory matters. Our firm also issues timely legal alerts on new regulations and trends affecting our clients, because we understand that updated compliance measures could save our clients significant time and resources down the road.
