Individuals and businesses are routinely named as parties in administrative proceedings for a variety of reasons, including disciplinary proceedings, alleged violations of state or federal regulations, and other activities which are subject to regulation by a particular state or federal agency. Legal representation in administrative proceedings is critical because liability determinations are generally made by an administrative law judge (or other fact finder) based on the evidence received at an administrative hearing. Although parties may seek judicial review of an adverse decision before an administrative agency, failure to present the necessary evidence at the administrative level can limit the ability to pursue relief on judicial review. Proceedings at the administrative level are often scheduled quickly in comparison to court proceedings, so securing legal representation on a timely basis is recommended.

Kay & Andersen represents clients before state agencies, including the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP), Department of Revenue, Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Department of Workforce Development (DWD), Department of Employee Trust Funds (ETF), Division of Hearings and Appeals, Department of Regulation and Licensing, and other state agencies.

We also represent clients in administrative proceedings before many federal agencies, including the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Department of Labor, Small Business Administration (SBA), and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).