Regulatory Litigation Attorneys

Success for Your Case Requires Expertise, Diligence, and Strong Advocacy

A Focus on Regulatory Litigation

At Rogoway Law Group, one of our practice areas of focus is regulatory litigation, where we combine our deep regulatory expertise with a strategic approach to obtaining the best results through litigation. Our clients come from key regulatory industries and seek out our services because of our authoritative regulatory knowledge and because we consistently obtain favorable outcomes for our clients. 

The Power of Strategic Counsel

The choice of counsel is one of the single most important factors driving the trajectory of any dispute and is often determinative of the outcome of the matter. Success in regulatory litigation depends heavily on whether or not a party has engaged counsel that understands the issues and can articulate why the relevant authorities support the client’s position. For regulatory matters such as disputes involving wineries, breweries, cannabis companies, or other industries such as construction, regulatory knowledge is particularly crucial.

Beyond Regulatory Knowledge

At Rogoway Law Group, we pride ourselves on being able to work through complex cases to obtain successful outcomes.

Of course, regulatory expertise alone isn’t enough to win your case. In addition to diligent preparation, effective advocacy requires detailed regulatory knowledge and litigation prowess. Our attorneys bring this rare combination to each matter, allowing us to navigate complexities that challenge many firms. We deliver efficient, targeted solutions that advance our clients’ interests.

Strategic Advantage

Regulatory litigation success stems from more than knowing the law – it requires strategic positioning, industry insight, and litigation instinct. Our team brings this comprehensive approach to every matter we handle.

Client-Centered Focus

Your business objectives drive our strategy. We combine our regulatory litigation expertise with a thorough understanding of your goals to develop approaches that align with your broader business interests.

Exceptional Courtroom Advocacy

Effectiveness in the courtroom cannot be faked. Success requires both mastery of fundamentals—from Evidence Code fluency to effective cross-examination—and the presence to deliver compelling arguments. These essential skills separate true trial attorneys from mere litigators.

Proven Experience and Industry Leadership

At Rogoway Law Group, we have the skills that can only be gained through many thousands of hours spent in a courtroom, spread over decades of practice, across many matters.

For complex regulatory litigation matters such as those involving wineries, breweries, cannabis businesses, distillers, businesses in the hemp industry, and other regulated businesses. Rogoway Law Group stands out as the go-to law firm. When our clients see us advocating for their interests in Court, they know why they were referred to us, and why Rogoway Law Group was engaged to assist with their Regulatory Litigation matter.
We bring deep expertise, a focus on strategic planning, and mental toughness into each of our cases, which is why we are able to go toe- to-toe with even the largest law firms and prevail on behalf of our clients.

Regulatory Litigation Case Results

Creditor Vineyard Representation against Insolvent Winery

Sonoma County Pre-Bankruptcy Collections Matter

Successfully defended brewery founder and owners in lawsuits against them in Orange County Superior Court by another group of owners over company control. The case was resolved through early mediation with clients obtaining full control over the company and dismissal of the lawsuit brought against them.

Brewery Ownership Dispute Resolution

Orange County Business Litigation

Successfully defended brewery founder and owners in lawsuits against them in Orange County Superior Court by another group of owners over company control. The case was resolved through early mediation with clients obtaining full control over the company and dismissal of the lawsuit brought against them.

Commercial Real Estate Contract Dispute

Lake County Litigation

Defended a group of entrepreneurs in breach of contract and fraud action brought against them in the Lake County Superior Court by real property sellers and landlords. Following 2 years of hard-fought litigation, which included a collateral lawsuit, the case was resolved through negotiations on the eve of trial and in a manner favorable to the client.

ABC License Appeals Success

Administrative Law

Represented ABC retail licensee through the ABC appeals process following an initial hearing before the ALJ, through the ABC internal appeals process, and then through the ABCAB. Type 47 Licensee matter successfully resolved.

Environmental Compliance Defense

Sonoma County District Attorney Action

Defended a group of entrepreneurs in a civil action brought by County of Sonoma District Attorney’s Office alleging substantial environmental harm and seeking in excess of $11 million in damages. After several years of litigation, the case settled in the client’s favor.

Federal RICO Defense & Local Compliance

Cannabis Industry Litigation

Defended cannabis cultivators in separate yet coordinated actions. One action was brought by the County of Sonoma, County Counsel’s office, as a code enforcement administrative law matter, which was successfully negotiated to a resolution. The Second action was brought by a group of neighbors who brought a civil RICO action in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California. Through successful negotiations, the federal RICO lawsuit was dismissed by plaintiffs while our motion per 12(b)(6) was pending.

Successfully defended brewery founder and owners in lawsuits against them in Orange County Superior Court by another group of owners over company control. The case was resolved through early mediation with clients obtaining full control over the company and dismissal of the lawsuit brought against them.

Defended a group of entrepreneurs in breach of contract and fraud action brought against them in the Lake County Superior Court by real property sellers and landlords. Following 2 years of hard-fought litigation, which included a collateral lawsuit, the case was resolved through negotiations on the eve of trial and in a manner favorable to the client.

Represented ABC retail licensee through the ABC appeals process following an initial hearing before the ALJ, through the ABC internal appeals process, and then through the ABCAB. Type 47 Licensee matter successfully resolved.

Defended a group of entrepreneurs in a civil action brought by County of Sonoma District Attorney’s Office alleging substantial environmental harm and seeking in excess of $11 million in damages. After several years of litigation, the case settled in the client’s favor.

Defended cannabis cultivators in separate yet coordinated actions. One action was brought by the County of Sonoma, County Counsel’s office, as a code enforcement administrative law matter, which was successfully negotiated to a resolution. The Second action was brought by a group of neighbors who brought a civil RICO action in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California. Through successful negotiations, the federal RICO lawsuit was dismissed by plaintiffs while our motion per 12(b)(6) was pending.

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