Regulatory Compliance and Taxation

At Lewis Gianola, we provide strategic legal counsel to clients navigating the complex and often high-stakes world of regulatory compliance in WV, KY, PA, and OH. Our attorneys represent businesses, professionals, and public entities before state regulatory agencies, licensing boards, and administrative bodies. With decades of experience across regulated sectors, we help clients protect their operations, maintain licensure, and meet evolving statutory obligations.

Regulatory compliance is a critical part of business continuity, especially in industries under close government scrutiny. We assist clients across a range of sectors, including healthcare, medical cannabis, alcohol, and state contracting. We regularly appear before oversight bodies such as the Department of Administration, the Purchasing Division, and regulatory agencies responsible for licensing, auditing, enforcement, and procurement.

Whether you’re launching a new venture, expanding operations, facing an investigation, or responding to agency action, Lewis Gianola provides focused, informed guidance to support compliance and defend your interests.

At Lewis Gianola

Industry-Specific Compliance and Agency Representation

Our regulatory compliance attorneys understand both the letter of the law and the practical realities of operating in regulated markets. We tailor our services to the unique demands of each industry and agency, helping clients anticipate issues and avoid costly enforcement actions.

We represent clients in matters involving:

  • Medical Cannabis Compliance – Licensing, regulatory filings, inspections, enforcement actions, and operational compliance for cultivators, processors, and dispensaries.
  • Alcohol Regulation – ABC licensing, permit renewals, ownership changes, compliance investigations, and representation before the WVABCA.
  • Healthcare Licensing and Disciplinary Matters – Credentialing support, representation before medical boards, and defense against complaints or disciplinary proceedings.
  • Public Purchasing and Procurement – Bid protests, RFP disputes, vendor qualification issues, and compliance with the Purchasing Division’s requirements.
  • Administrative Hearings and Appeals – Representation before licensing boards, state agencies, and administrative law judges to contest denials, suspensions, and enforcement actions.

 

We also assist with proactive compliance reviews and internal audits to reduce legal exposure and improve regulatory standing before issues arise.

A Cross-Disciplinary Legal Approach

Many regulatory issues intersect with broader legal concerns, such as commercial contracts, employment matters, public funding, or litigation risks. At Lewis Gianola, our regulatory compliance work is integrated with the firm’s wider practice areas, including business law, litigation, real estate, and employment law. This allows us to deliver coordinated legal strategies that reflect the full scope of our clients’ operations and risk profiles.

Why Clients Trust Lewis Gianola

Our clients value our deep knowledge of West Virginia and the surrounding area’s regulatory landscape and our consistent ability to resolve compliance matters quickly and effectively. We are known for combining clear legal analysis with a pragmatic understanding of how agencies operate and how decisions are made. Whether resolving disputes quietly or litigating an issue through the administrative process, we remain focused on achieving results that align with our clients’ business and professional goals.

We serve as trusted advisors to clients across the state and are frequently retained as local counsel by national firms seeking jurisdiction-specific regulatory insight and representation in West Virginia.

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Get Experienced Regulatory Counsel Today

Lewis Gianola offers the experience, responsiveness, and strategic focus needed to manage compliance risks and protect your professional or business interests. Contact us online, or at our Charleston office at (304) 345-2000 or our Morgantown office at (304) 291-6300 to schedule a consultation. 

Let us help you stay compliant, avoid penalties, and move forward with confidence.