Regulatory Compliance for Businesses

Devine Millimet's attorneys are often called upon by our clients to assist with unique matters involving state and federal agencies and departments. Whether it involves regulatory compliance, state and local permitting or siting approval, corporate transactional assistance, contract negotiation, or litigation support, Devine Millimet has the skilled, experienced attorneys needed to deliver positive results in a timely fashion.

In addition to state courts and federal courts, our professionals appear before such agencies as:

Banking Commission
Department of Environmental Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Department of Revenue Administration
Public Utilities Commission
Real Estate Commission

Our Services

We regularly represent clients in the defense of administrative, civil and criminal enforcement actions brought under state and federal regulations. We assist clients with the following:

Compliance reporting
Environmental regulations, such as air and water quality, wetlands approvals, and waste management
Land use and siting regulations and litigation, including zoning and permitting tower siting, wind farm siting, and historic preservation
Public and workplace safety, including hazardous materials
Employment and employee benefits
Licensing and permitting
Public utility matters, especially rate cases, including electric, gas, communications, water, and sewer utilities
Securities and financing
Building codes and inspections
Consumer protection

In addition to advice concerning current regulations, we also advise clients on proposed regulations, help them promote legislation, and participate in agency rulemaking. Our seasoned attorneys are prepared to respond quickly and effectively for our clients when they are confronted by state actions such as legislative initiatives or administrative rulemaking and adjudication. But we also recognize that the governmental process can provide our clients with opportunities achieve their business goals. We regularly propose bills to legislators to solve problems confronting businesses and individuals, and we also work regularly with executive branch agencies in formal rulemaking proceedings and in more informal settings where regulatory actions are at issue.