Legislative & Governmental Affairs
The Legislative and Governmental Affairs area of practice of the Firm combines a
unique blend of attorneys and legislative experts. The collective experience of
this group includes service not only as legislative counsel to the State''s leading
trade associations and private industries, but experience serving within the legislative
and executive branches as well. This extensive knowledge is vital in providing effective
representation before the Governor and Cabinet, the Florida Legislature, Florida''s
executive branch agencies, and numerous layers of local government.
Reflecting the diverse and comprehensive experience of the members of this practice
area, the Firm''s legislative clients have included a wide range of different businesses
and industries, including major retailers, insurance companies, high technology
companies, a variety of competitive telecommunications providers, business associations,
electric power utilities, and financial services providers. Successful legislative
representation often requires a team approach that draws upon the Firm''s subject
matter knowledge and experience in other practice areas.
The range of services available to clients includes legislative bill drafting, bill
tracking and analysis, all facets of debate and representation before legislative
committees and state agencies, and advocacy with individual members of the legislative
and executive branches.