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Administrative Law

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About Administrative Law

Dealing with public bodies, whether as a company in contracts and tenders or as an individual, civil servant or citizen, can be demanding: officials can be inflexible, rules shift, and there is often a mistaken view that government prevails over the private party.

We act strategically to defend your rights, preferably preventively, seeking solutions at the administrative stage to avoid disputes with government, while still going to court when necessary.

  • Defense of public officials in administrative and court proceedings
  • Representation of serving and retired civil servants
  • Advice on public tenders and government contracts

Administrative Law services

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Why engage us

Why engage a specialist administrative lawyer?

A misstep in dealings with government can cost time, money and reputation.

Legal certainty in dealings with government

Preventing risk and disputes

Technical defense in internal inquiries, disciplinary proceedings and court cases

Our Administrative Law services

Defense of Public Officials

Practice in disciplinary proceedings, internal inquiries, misconduct in office claims and other situations involving the liability of civil servants.

Representation of Serving and Retired Civil Servants

Practice before government, the courts and the audit courts to secure employment rights, review pensions and challenge improper deductions.

Advice on Public Tenders and Contracts

Full support for companies contracting with government, from the tender notice through to contract performance, with legal certainty and compliance.

Specialist legal counsel

Who can handle your case

Paulo Antonio Doering

Paulo Antonio Doering

Brazilian Bar OAB/RS 24,892 · Direito Administrativo

Attorney with broad experience in public law. He served as Senior Advisor to the Public Accounts Prosecution Service of the Rio Grande do Sul State Audit Court and as Legal Advisor to its Presidency.

Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions about Administrative Law

What does a specialist administrative lawyer do?
This lawyer handles matters involving the state, such as public tenders, government contracts, administrative penalties, civil service examinations, pensions, disciplinary proceedings and court claims against public bodies.
When should I seek an administrative law specialist?
Whenever you deal with government, whether as a civil servant, a contractor, a supplier or a citizen affected by an administrative decision.
Can a retired civil servant be represented by a specialist administrative lawyer?
Yes. We defend retired civil servants, particularly in pension review cases, benefit cuts or challenges before the audit courts.
What is a disciplinary proceeding (PAD) and how does it work?
It is an internal process used by the public sector to investigate possible misconduct by officials. Technical defense is essential to guarantee a full and fair hearing.
What is the deadline for suing a public body?
As a rule the limitation period is 5 years, under Law 9,784/99 and Decree 20,910/32, though it may vary according to the type of claim.

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