Administrative and municipal law is Ernest Grunis's core specialty. Extensive work with local authorities and public bodies makes it possible to understand how decisions are made, what it takes to change them, and when a reasoned approach to the authority will achieve more than litigation.
The analysis starts with the decision itself: was it within the authority's powers, were you heard, were all relevant considerations weighed, and is it reasonable and proportionate. That determines the route: an approach to the authority, a petition to the Administrative Affairs Court, or a negotiated solution.
How we can help
- Administrative petitions against municipalities, local authorities and public bodies
- Municipal matters and disputes with local authorities
- Business licensing
Frequently asked questions
How long do I have to file an administrative petition?
Under the Administrative Courts (Procedure) Regulations, 2000, where no other deadline is set by law, a petition must be filed within 45 days of the date the decision was published, served on the petitioner, or became known to them, whichever is earliest. The court may also dismiss a petition for delay, so it is important to act quickly.
Can a municipal decision be changed without going to court?
Often, yes. Many decisions can be changed through a reasoned submission to the authority, especially where not all the facts were before it. Even where litigation seems unavoidable, an early approach to the authority sharpens the dispute, and it is sometimes a precondition for filing a petition.
These answers are general information, not legal advice. Every matter depends on its own circumstances.
Representation throughout Israel
Representing clients from all over Israel and abroad, before every court in the country. Meetings by appointment in Netanya or Tel Aviv.