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An Article 78 proceeding is a special legal action filed in New York State Supreme Court to review and challenge decisions made by government agencies. It is often the last step in the process after an administrative hearing or final agency determination.

You may be eligible to file an Article 78 if you need to:

• Appeal a denied or revoked license or permit

• Reverse a disciplinary ruling or enforcement order

• Compel an agency to act on a delayed or ignored application

• Challenge a decision that was arbitrary, capricious, or made without legal basis

We have experience filing Article 78 petitions across a wide range of industries and agencies.

Agencies and Cases We Handle

Our firm routinely represents clients in disputes involving:

• NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) – stop-work orders, permit issues, and fines

• Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH) – appealing tribunal rulings

• Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) – retail violations, signage and pricing enforcement, smoke shop compliance

• FDNY, DOHMH, DEP, DOT, DSNY – health, safety, and environmental violations

• State licensing boards – contractors, trades, healthcare professionals

• Land use and zoning decisions – BSA and local agency appeals

If you’ve received a decision from a city or state agency that affects your ability to operate or practice, we’ll review your case and determine whether Article 78 litigation is the right strategy.

Why Choose Our Firm

Our team brings together knowledge of administrative law, regulatory compliance, and litigation strategy. We understand how city and state agencies operate — and how to challenge their decisions in the courts.

What we offer:

• Proven experience with NYC and NYS agencies

• Fast, deadline-driven petition drafting

• Clear and practical advice, tailored to your business or profession

• Representation from initial filing to final decision in Supreme Court

• Focused advocacy that protects your business and professional future

Strict Deadlines Apply

Most Article 78 proceedings must be filed within four months of the agency’s final decision. In some cases, the timeline may be even shorter. Delaying action could permanently prevent you from challenging the outcome.

If you’re unsure whether you’re within the filing window, we’ll help you determine your rights and take swift legal action when necessary.

Schedule a Consultation

If you’ve received a license denial, enforcement action, administrative ruling, or other decision from a New York City or State agency, contact us to discuss your legal options. We provide timely and effective counsel for individuals and businesses who need to challenge unfair decisions through the Article 78 process.

📍 Serving:

• All five boroughs of New York City

• Long Island (Nassau and Suffolk Counties)

• Westchester, Rockland, and surrounding counties

• Other regions of New York State, as needed