Government Policy & Practice:
Business Advocacy
Monitoring Policies & Legislation
Political Analysis & Research
Appropriation Process Support
Campaign Finance Consulting
Drafting Legislative Proposals
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Practice overview
Clark Hill's government policy and practice attorneys advise and advocate for clients on important matters of public policy before the Michigan state legislature, executive branch officials, county boards, local governments, and the federal government. We help our clients evaluate issues and create positive outcomes in legislative bodies, and with administrative and executive officials whose actions may affect their interests.
Our attorneys have substantial experience in legislative and regulatory
issues, government procurement and appropriations, campaign finance,
lobbying and ethics laws, building coalitions and recommending courses
of action to create the most efficient, effective and comprehensive
legal and lobbying strategies.
Effective governmental relations have three parts: know your client, know government, and know the law. Clark Hill attorneys excel at all three.
Knowing our client and our client's needs is fundamental to successful representation. A "one size fits all" approach to governmental relations practice makes successful outcomes unlikely. Thoroughly understanding your needs and working with you on a strategy crafted for you maximizes our chance for a positive outcome.
Understanding how government works is the job of Clark Hill's governmental specialists. We have decades of experience in working with and in government. This experience is used on your behalf. Of special importance is presenting your needs to governmental decision-makers in a clear, comprehensive manner. Understanding you and your needs allows us to talk with legislators and state officials in a direct, easily understood way.
Finally, Clark Hill's governmental relations attorneys know the law. As lobbyists, we do not have to consult with lawyers to understand issues or draft legislation. As lawyers, we can perform all of the services that you might need as you work with government to promote your issues and needs.
Communications is a crucial component in our representation. Communicating with those in government is an important part of our mission. Of equal importance is communicating with you. We believe that regular contacts delivered on a schedule and in a manner that you desire makes for the best working relationship. Whether its an immediate notification of important news, regular telephone calls and e-mail messages or more formal periodic reports of activity from the seat of government, we strive to design a comprehensive communications plan specifically for you.
Clark Hill's attorneys have excellent working relationships with public officials developed through years of experience. They are familiar with the inner workings of government and the legislative process. The firm's attorneys are adept at identifying effective, cost-efficient alternatives to litigation, including legislative and regulatory solutions.
Clark Hill's Government Policy and Practice Group is composed of a bipartisan team of advocates with experience in a broad range of policy-making and government positions. Our attorneys have governmental experience at the federal, state and local levels, including serving in the White House, the Michigan legislature, the Michigan Attorney General's office, and on county commissions, city councils, and university and local school boards.
Clark Hill PLC is a registered lobbyist with the state of Michigan. The firm's registered lobbyist agents are located in the Lansing, Detroit and Birmingham offices, and are authorized to lobby the Governor, members of her administration, and members of the Michigan legislature.
Clark Hill attorneys have the experience and knowledge to serve all of your governmental needs.
