Intergovernmental Liaison

The firm’s modern governmental relations practice has experienced and effective lawyers and lobbyists who are familiar with the nuances of government at the state and local levels.  The firm has deep roots in Florida’s public policy arena and has developed strong ties to leaders of both political parties.  The firm provides legislative analysis, development of lobbying strategy, monitoring of legislative issues and service as registered lobbyists for clients before the Florida legislative and executive branches of government.

The firm’s governmental relations attorneys aggressively lobby a variety of legislative and regulatory issues ranging from complex tax and appropriations matters to highly charged debates on health care, telecommunications and tort reform.  The firm actively represents its clients before various local and regional governmental bodies, including cities, counties, water management districts and other regulatory and planning agencies.  Members of the firm’s governmental relations group frequently guide clients through the maze of local and regional permitting processes and have represented clients in delicate negotiations with various local authorities.