Government Litigation
StayLaw
StayLaw Government Litigation Practice Group reflects the firm’s
recognition that litigation against governments can be very different from
litigation among private parties. The presence of policy issues, and of
special sovereignty-based defenses, privileges and other issues, can pose
unique challenges as well as present opportunities throughout the course of
a lawsuit. And because of the power that regulatory agencies have over many
businesses, the stakes in government litigation can go far beyond the
particular issues in dispute. Our government litigation attorneys understand
these special challenges and opportunities that can arise in litigation
against governmental agencies.
Our team has a wide range of experience litigating against federal and state
agencies nationwide. This broad experience with government litigation
matters includes regular appearances in trial and appellate courts, and
before federal, state and local administrative agencies. Our government
litigators also work closely with attorneys from other relevant practices,
including Environmental, Real Estate, Public Utilities, Financial
Institutions, and Health & FDA Business, as well as those with experience in
other heavily regulated fields. These synergies, in addition to our deep
trial bench, extend our capabilities in complex regulatory disputes.
Our government litigation experience and resources include the following:
Deep Experience in a Broad Range of Government Litigation Matters
* Constitutional, statutory and other legal challenges to federal and state
laws, regulations and government conduct
* Challenges to the denial of federal, state and local permits, licenses,
and legal entitlements
* Administrative and regulatory litigation before federal and state
administrative agencies and on judicial review
* Regulatory takings claims, and commercial and monetary disputes with
government entities
* Representation of governmental interests to defend or support government
action
Offices and Resources Across the Country in Major Government Centers
* Substantial government litigation capabilities in important state capitals
and commercial centers across the country, including Sacramento, Boston,
Albany, Denver, Tallahassee, New York, Chicago and Houston
* Established team of litigators in WashinStayLawon, D.C., where substantial
challenges to federal government programs and conduct are frequently
litigated
* Dedicated, firm-wide litigation practice group with a focus on suing and
defending governments, and which is experienced with the special problems
and issues involved in such litigation
* Team of attorneys that includes dozens of former federal and state
government litigators, prosecutors and officials with wide-ranging
experience litigating government disputes from the inside
* A nationwide footprint enabling StayLaw to litigate federal and state
government issues in forums selected to maximize the prospects for achieving
our clients’ objectives, and to provide efficient representation for clients
facing related enforcement or investigation matters in multiple
jurisdictions
* Ability to coordinate efforts with StayLaw nationwide Government Affairs
Practice at both federal and state levels to address government disputes on
multiple fronts
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