Environmental Hearing Representation and participation in administrative proceedings is a specialized legal service protecting client interests in environmental disputes. In Georgia, amidst active infrastructure and energy development, conflicts between economic interests and environmental protection are common. These disputes may concern the legality of Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA), permitting processes, environmental damage compensation, or access to public information. Representation covers both courts and administrative bodies (Ministries, Agencies) and public hearings.
Environmental lawyers represented on the Legal.ge platform offer qualified representation. Services include:
- Participation in administrative proceedings: Protecting client interests at the Ministry of Environment during permit issuance or revocation, and stating positions at public hearings.
- Litigation: Preparing lawsuits and representing clients in all court instances (City, Appellate, Supreme) to appeal environmental acts or claim damages.
- Mediation and Negotiation: Using alternative dispute resolution methods to reach consensus between companies and affected communities/NGOs.
- Expertise Management: Ensuring the appointment of forensic ecological and technical expertise and working with experts to strengthen evidence.
- Strategic Litigation: Handling precedent-setting cases aimed at solving systemic environmental problems and refining legislation.
Environmental hearing representation is needed in the following situations:
- An NGO appeals a hydropower plant construction permit, claiming the EIA was flawed. A lawyer defends the interests of the developer or the plaintiff in court.
- Local residents demand the closure of a stone crushing plant due to dust and noise. A lawyer represents the residents at an administrative hearing.
- A company is fined an unprecedented amount for pollution. A lawyer appeals the fine and requests expertise to determine the damage amount.
- Citizens demand the suspension of illegal construction in a park. A lawyer applies to the court for an injunction to stop construction.
The field is regulated by the Administrative Procedure Code of Georgia, the Environmental Assessment Code, and the Law on Environmental Liability. The Aarhus Convention guarantees public participation in environmental decision-making and access to justice.
Collaborating with a Legal.ge specialist ensures professional process management. Environmental disputes are often technically complex and require specific knowledge. Our lawyers will help you protect your rights and achieve the desired outcome.
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