Regulatory Representation

Regulatory and Compliance Counsel for Businesses

In almost any industry, there will be regulatory and compliance requirements imposed by either federal, state, or local governments that require planning on behalf of a business in order to avoid significant consequences. Being up to date on regulatory matters across a wide variety of industries allows us to counsel businesses to avoid legal complications and, in turn, avoid time-consuming and costly penalties.

Our Experience Spans Agencies and Industries

Some of the agencies our firm has appeared before or dealt with on regulatory matters include:

The Department of Justice
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
The Securities and Exchange Commission
Corporation for Public Broadcasting
Office of Foreign Assets Control
Health and Human Services – Office of Inspector General
The Alabama Ethics Commission
State of Alabama Real Estate Commission
The Alabama Board of Medical Examiners

Not only are the attorneys aware of the most recent developments in regulatory matters, our practitioners are often consulted by regulatory bodies when they are drafting new rules. Being involved in some of the creation of regulations allows us to even more effectively represent our clients’ interests when a claim is made against them.

How We Can Help You

We assist our clients in creating strategic business plans in order to fully comply with all regulatory measures in their respective industries, as well as offer day-to-day counseling on various issues that arise in the regular course of business.

In other cases, a responsive approach is necessary. We take each client’s case and conduct a thorough analysis of the facts before determining what the most effective path to resolution may be. Whether its through the continuation of informal or administrative proceedings or a court challenge, we have the experience and skill to obtain favorable outcomes for our clients.

Our Regulatory Representation Services

Our regulatory practice supports businesses at every stage of the compliance lifecycle — from proactive planning to defending enforcement actions. We regularly assist clients with:

Compliance counseling and programs — building policies, training, and internal controls tailored to the rules that govern your industry.
Government investigations and enforcement defense — representing companies and individuals responding to subpoenas, civil investigative demands, and agency inquiries.
Licensing, permitting, and applications — securing and protecting the approvals your business needs to operate.
Administrative hearings and appeals — advocating before administrative agencies and appealing adverse decisions.
Rulemaking and public comment — helping clients shape proposed regulations before they take effect.
Internal audits and risk assessments — identifying and correcting exposure before it becomes an enforcement matter.

Industries We Advise

Regulatory obligations look very different from one sector to the next. Our attorneys have counseled clients across highly regulated fields, including healthcare and life sciences, financial services and securities, environmental and energy, real estate, broadcasting and communications, and government contracting. We combine industry-specific knowledge with hands-on experience before the agencies that oversee them.

Why Businesses Choose Boles Holmes White

Regulatory problems rarely stay contained — a single agency inquiry can affect your licenses, your reputation, and your bottom line. Our team brings decades of combined experience, familiarity with the regulatory landscape, and a practical, business-minded approach to every engagement. Whether you need day-to-day compliance guidance or a rigorous defense against an enforcement action, we are prepared to protect your interests.

Facing a regulatory inquiry or enforcement action? The sooner counsel is involved, the more options you have. Contact Boles Holmes White to discuss how we can help protect your business.