What is administrative law?

Many of Edmonton’s professionals such as doctors, dentists, and accountants are actually governed by regulatory bodies that maintain standards of practice and codes of conduct that the professionals must abide by. Many of these regulatory bodies even have their own quasi form of the judicial system, typically called a “tribunal” that will impose penalties, issue suspensions, and even revoke licenses.

How does it work?

Lawyers typically practice administrative law on behalf of a client who is seeking to navigate administrative procedures in order to make sure they succeed in making a certain claim against an agency.

Does your job qualify?

Oftentimes, these tribunals offer the only source of relief for aggrieved individuals or professionals themselves. As such, administrative law lawyers with special knowledge of the rules of each governing body, as well as the administrative law process itself, are essential to pursuing or defending any claim or complaint that may arise.

The following are a list of professions that are self-governed and regulated, that may require the assistance of an Administrative Law lawyer:

  • Doctors
  • Dentists
  • Lawyers
  • Engineers
  • Accountants
  • Veterinarians
  • Nurses
  • Paramedics
  • Pharmacists
  • Police Officers
  • Physiotherapists
  • Psychologists
  • Real Estate Agents

What are tribunals?

A tribunal is typically any institution or person with the authority to judge, adjudicate on, or determine claims or disputes. Tribunals offer the only source of relief for aggrieved individuals or professionals themselves. As such, lawyers with special knowledge of the rules of each governing body, as well as the administrative law process itself, are essential to pursuing or defending any claim or complaint that may arise.

Services we provide

Administrative Law can be a delicate process that requires compliance with government processes every step of the way to ensure that your claim against an agency is valid. Our lawyers understands this process inside and out and can assist in a variety of differing services in Edmonton.

  •  Advising Professionals on Standards of Practice Inquiries

  • Initiating or Defending Complaints

  • Dispute Resolution Services

  • Running Tribunal Hearings

  • Appealing Tribunal Decisions to the appropriate level of Alberta Court