Geetha Philipupillai

Knowledgeable and diligent counsel for a complex licensing appeal

I engaged Geetha Philipupillai at Goldblatt Partners after my small business faced an unexpected denial of a critical operating license from a state agency in San Diego. The administrative law process was completely foreign to me, and the appeal deadlines were tight. Ms. Philipupillai’s focused background in Administrative and Public Law was immediately evident. She expertly navigated the procedural rules, drafted a compelling petition for reconsideration that cited relevant regulations I didn't even know existed, and represented me in a hearing with a clarity that belied her one year of practice. Her recognition in this specific field gave me confidence from the outset. While the overall outcome was successful—the denial was reversed with stipulations—there were a few instances where email responses took a bit longer than I’d hoped, likely due to her caseload. That said, her work product was always thorough and on point. For anyone in Southern California tangled in a dispute with a government body, her focused expertise is a significant asset. She demystified a daunting process and secured a vital result for my business.