Video Transcript

Challenges to dock permits can be very technical. They can involve the need for technical expertise of biologists or experts in sea grass or corals. They can require the expertise of engineers or surveyors, and in all cases, these can be very technical proceedings that while an individual is free to represent themselves in an administrative proceeding, they can find themselves quickly overwhelmed by the need for technical information from a variety of experts to determine whether or not a dock has been properly permitted under the applicable criteria.

In those cases, if a challenge is filed to your dock permit, you should consult your engineer or your expert that you used to assist you in getting the permit. You should speak to a lawyer familiar with these types of challenges and who is familiar with the criteria and the requirements for permitting a dock, because these can vary greatly depending upon the dock, the location, and the circumstance.